The future of Adelaide's Kurt Tippett has been a major talking point during trade week, but the Adelaide Advertiser reports that the Crows will not seek to make a deal with the Brisbane Lions.
The Lions have the currency to pull off a big final-day trade having secured pick 12 from Melbourne for Mitch Clark to go with their own first-round draft pick at pick No.8.
Adelaide chief executive Steven Trigg is adamant that those two picks won't get it done with SA Lions Jared Polec or Jack Redden plus pick 8 the only package that would tempt the Crows.
Tiger heading north?
The Age reports that Mitch Morton, who joined Richmond from West Coast, could be on the move to his third AFL club with the Sydney Swans expressing some interest in the Tiger utility.
Morton could not command a regular berth in Damien Hardwick's first 22 and is not expected to cost the Swans anything more than a late draft pick if they choose to throw him a lifeline.
Big Bomber looking for greener pastures
With Paddy Ryder, Tom Bellchambers and David Hille to try and squeeze into its line-up, Essendon had planned to keep 199cm ruckman Josh Jenkins on the rookie list for another season.
But the lad from Lake Boga has attracted interest from Adelaide and Gold Coast according to The Age. Both clubs are reportedly keen to bolster their ruck stocks and are willing to offer him a spot on their senior lists.
Bombers look to add Caddy
Gold Coast teen Josh Caddy is keen to return home to Melbourne to be closer to his sick father, but his preferred club, Essendon, hasn't currently got the ammunition to get a deal done.
The former Northern Knight was drafted seventh overall just one year ago, but the Bombers pick No.19 and an unnamed player isn't enough to satisfy the Suns.
Essendon will spend the final day of trade week looking for a suitable trade would see the club secure the top-10 pick that would allow them to nab Caddy.
Clark explains
The West Australian reports that a personal approach from Melbourne president Jim Stynes was a key factor in changing Mitch Clark's mind.
Clark appeared destined for Fremantle after spurning the Demons initial offer, but an increase in the numbers and a personal appeal from the much-revered Stynes was enough to change the ruckman's thinking.
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