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Ex-captain’s late-career switch; $3m Neale move — When big free agency deals will happen
WHAT'S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? Set a deposit limit. For Free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.is set to make his Geelong move official on the first day of free agency.
The 33-year-old is expected to pen a three-year deal to join great mate and fellow ex-Giant Jeremy Cameron in the hoops. Cats football boss Andrew Mackie confirmed his expectation that the contract is officially lodged on Friday.will make his move from Brisbane to Collingwood shortly after free agency opens.
One of the worst-kept secrets for some time now, the dual Brownlow medallist is set to pen a three-year deal worth $3 million in total — and according to the Herald Sun’s Jon Ralph on Fox Footy this week, it could be lodged as early as Friday. He’ll team up with Nick Daicos in the Magpies midfield, with the club hoping the additions of Neale and outgoing GWS spearhead Jesse Hogan can keep it in contention.
Lachie Neale is expected to make his Collingwood arrival official as early as Friday’s free agency opening. is expected to officially sign with the Western Bulldogs in the early stages of free agency. The mooted five-year deal is said to be worth up to $800,000 per season, and will help Luke Beveridge shore up his key defensive stocks. ’s Carlton move is another that shouldn’t take long to officially lodge with AFL House.
The spearhead forward, who battled an Achilles injury this season and couldn’t get back to full fitness to play in the finals, nominated the Blues after heavily considering staying in the Harbour City. But he’s set to sign a five-year contract on a deal of up to $750,000 in annual value to rejoin former Swans teammates Will Hayward and Ollie Florent at Ikon Park.is set to formalise his Richmond move on a four-year deal — another that could come as early as Friday.
The soon-to-be 27-year-old will complement Richmond captain Toby Nankervis and the younger talls on the Tigers’ list. , the biggest domino to fall this October, is a complex move that may take some time to finalise. Port Adelaide is widely expected to swoop on Pick 5 as free agency compensation for opting not to match the Bulldogs’ nine-year offer.
In addition, it’s believed the clubs are likely to come together on one or more separate arrangements to satisfy the Power, with players like Todd Marshall and Laitham Vandermeer linked. The Dogs have until Friday, October 9 to lodge their $18m offer to the restricted free agent. Once they make their move, Port will have three days to decide whether or not to match.
But the machinations of a deal could mean an official Dogs offer isn’t lodged until later next week in order to buy more negotiating time. Ben King may have to wait patiently before getting his desired Hawthorn move. , meanwhile, is in a similar boat to Butters, seeking a move to Hawthorn this offseason as a restricted free agent.
Pick 7 is in the offing for the Suns as free agency compensation for not matching the Hawks’ seven-year, reported $9 million deal. But Gold Coast could push for more than that sole pick in return for the prolific goalkicker, and the Carrara-based club has the whip hand. The Suns potentially matching Hawthorn and forcing a trade could severely complicate the Hawks’ dealings with Essendon for Zach Merrett.
There’s a bit to play out in both instances, and the AFL will be keeping a keen eye on all negotiations.
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