It’s not even mid-season but the AFL trade news and rumours are already ramping up ahead of the 2024 player movement period.

With several players approaching free agency and the trade period coming, speculation is starting to grow.

The Sporting News tracks all the latest trade and free agency saga.

JUMP TO NEWS: Elliot Yeo | Luke Davies-Uniacke | Logan McDonald | Tyson Stengle | Tom Barrass | Josh Battle | Will Hayward | Rory Lobb | Jacob Weitering

MORE: AFL Free Agents 2024: Every player off-contract at the end of the season

Interested clubs: Adelaide, Collingwood, North Melbourne, Geelong

Elliott Yeo tipped to re-sign with West Coast

June 18, 2024

In-demand West Coast unrestricted free agent Elliot Yeo is closing in on a new three-year deal with the Eagles.

The 30-year-old midfielder had initially been disappointed with a two-year deal with the club, but is pleased with West Coast’s new offer, reports Ryan Daniels.

Yeo is currently Adelaide’s no.1 target in the off-season, while Collingwood, North Melbourne and Geelong have also shown interest.

Adelaide dangle $2.7m contract to Elliot Yeo

May 20, 2024

Unrestricted free agent Elliot Yeo looms as one of the biggest players available in free agency.

According to Seven’s Ryan Daniels, the 30-year-old has been offered $2.7m across three years by Adelaide.

After battling injuries for the past couple of seasons, Yeo was expected to accept West Coast’s offer of $550k a season over two years.

However, Yeo’s quality form in 2024 has seen his value rise among potential suitors.

Despite Yeo’s age and his unrestricted free agent status, the Eagles could still receive an end of first-round compensation if the player accepts Adelaide’s mammoth offer.

Interested clubs: St Kilda

Davies-Uniacke parks contract talks amid interest

June 17, 2014

North Melbourne star Luke Davies-Uniacke has admitted to not thinking about his next contract despite St Kilda circling.

Despite his contract expiring at the end of the 2025 season and becoming a restricted free agent, Davies-Uniacke says he is solely focused on improving North Melbourne.

“I haven’t really thought about contracts as of yet,” Davies-Uniacke told 3AW prior to the Collingwood match.

“I’m just putting all my energy into the playing group. I want to see this club get better and I want to start winning.”

The Saints are cashed up and could offer more than a $1 million a season over 10 years for the 25-year-old midfielder.

Interested clubs: Collingwood, Hawthorn

Magpies, Hawks keen to snatch McDonald

June 15, 2024

Sydney are bracing for interest from Collingwood and Hawthorn for star forward Logan McDonald.

According to Ryan Daniels, McDonald has received offers of $200,000 a season more from the Magpies and Hawks than the Sydney deal on the table.

The 22-year-old had been expected to re-sign with Sydney but news of the gulf in salaries may prompt a rethink.

At this stage, West Australian clubs Fremantle and West Coast haven’t shown significant interest in the Bunbury-born product.

Interested clubs: St Kilda, Essendon

Stengle being pursued by Saints, Bombers

June 15, 2024

Tyson Stengle is a real chance to leave Geelong with significant money on offer from both St Kilda and Essendon.

The All Australian small forward could get up to $800,000 a season if he moves, with the Cats only offering $600,000, according to the Herald Sun.

St Kilda are after elite talent for their list and could turn to Stengle if bids for players such as Luke Davies-Uniacke fall through.

Essendon have been searching for a quality small forward to complement their tall forward-line mix.

Interested clubs: Collingwood, Western Bulldogs

Clubs come for Barrass once again

June 13, 2024

After rejecting Sydney at the end of 2023, Tom Barrass is now being hunted by a pair of Victorian clubs.

According to Gettable, Collingwood and Western Bulldogs are both interested in snaring the Eagle gun for next season.

However, the 28-year-old’s contract doesn’t expire until the end of the 2027 season, meaning the Magpies or Bulldogs would need to trade for the defender.

Barrass would likely command at least a first-round pick in the open market.

Interested clubs: Hawthorn, Melbourne, North Melbourne, Collingwood

Hawthorn Battle push gaining momentum

June 13, 2024

Hawthorn has emerged as favourite to land the services of St Kilda defender Josh Battle – if he decides to leave the Saints.

The 25-year-old is an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season despite St Kilda being confident of his re-signing.

The Hawks made plays for key defenders during the last trade period, missing out on both Ben McKay and Esava Ratugolea.

Four clubs keen on Josh Battle

May 28, 2024

St Kilda free agent Josh Battle has a growing list of suitors with the defender out of contract at the end of the season.

The Saints have been discussing a long-term deal with Battle, but a deal has yet to locked in with the unrestricted free agent.

According to the Gettable podcast, Hawthorn, Collingwood and North Melbourne have all shown interest with the need for a tall defender on their list.

Melbourne are also interested with the likes of Steven May, Tom McDonald and Adam Tomlinson all past 30 years of age.

Interested clubs: Carlton, Adelaide, Port Adelaide

Will Hayward signs new deal with Sydney

June 4, 2024

Sydney forward Will Hayward has ended speculation of leaving the Harbour City by signing a new deal with the Swans.

The 25-year-old has inked a five-year contract with Sydney that will run until the end of 2029 season.

Hayward was being chased by clubs from home state South Australia, while Carlton was also keen.

Rory Lobb trade news, rumours

Interested clubs: Melbourne, North Melbourne, St Kilda, Collingwood

Rory Lobb to request trade away from Western Bulldogs

May 27, 2024

Forward-ruckman Rory Lobb is set to request a trade away from the Western Bulldogs and play for a fourth AFL club.

According to journalist Tom Morris, the 31-year-old wants to leave Whitten Oval for regular senior football at a Victorian club.

The list of Victorian clubs that could use a forward-ruckman includes Melbourne, North Melbourne, St Kilda and Collingwood.

Lobb has two years left on his Bulldogs deal, meaning a club will have to trade for the former GWS and Fremantle player.

Interested clubs: St Kilda

Jacob Weitering set to reject mega St Kilda offer

May 15, 2024

Carlton star Jacob Weitering is likely to turn down an eye-watering deal to join St Kilda in 2026.

It was reported the Saints would offer Weitering $1.5m a season over eight years when the defender comes out of contract at the end of 2025.

However in a recent interview with Glenn McFarlane prior to the speculation of the St Kilda offer, Weitering made it clear he would like to stick together with his team-mates at Carlton.

“Money is a big part of what we do because it is our job, but we also have to keep the team happy and keep together,” Weitering said.

“I’m willing to sacrifice a little bit.”