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With just over two days until the AFL trade deadline, it’s time to remove some of the hurdles holding up other deals.
But which clubs could find themselves stuck in traffic jams?
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6 a.m. – BIG POWER PLANS CONTACT ON SWITCH WITHOUT RARE PLAYER EXCHANGE DEAL
Port Adelaide appears to be the busiest club over the next 60 hours, with six or seven potential players coming and going before Wednesday night’s deadline, and it won’t be easy.
That’s especially if Essendon tries to play hardball on a deal involving key defender Brandon Zerk-Thatcher and winger Xavier Duursma.
The Herald Sun reports the Bombers are more than happy to keep Zerk-Thatcher, having only sparked interest in former Power first-round pick Duursma due to their discussions with Port Adelaide over the first.
That means Essendon could say it’s a straight swap between the two players or nothing – which would hurt the Power’s ability to complete their other deals.
With Geelong pushing back their offer of pick 25 for Esava Ratugolea, the Power may need the extra pick along with Zerk-Thatcher to then trade him and satisfy the Cats.
They are also still hoping to lure Ivan Soldo from Richmond, although he is under contract and the Tigers are very keen to keep him, while Bulldogs ruck Jordon Sweet looks likely to head to Alberton for a pick in the 40s.
If they sign one or two of their ruck targets, the Power could then move towards Scott Lycett and/or Sam Hayes, while Orazio Fantasia and Tom Clurey are also up for grabs.
