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'Always going to happen': new Blues pumped for rematch

Rather than seethe about their exit from Sydney, new Carlton recruits Will Hayward and Ollie Florent are excited about trying to cause an early 2026 upset.

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Like Franklin: new Swan draws legendary comparison

Charlie Curnow is already calling the shots with his new Sydney teammates, with midfielder Errol Gulden seeing similarities with an AFL legend.

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Big-name recruit can be Swans' missing piece: captain

Sydney captain Callum Mills has praised the side's big off-season recruit, Charlie Curnow, saying Ollie Florent and Will Hayward had to move aside.

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'It could have been handled better'; new Blues on trade

Carlton recruits Will Hayward and Ollie Florent have opened up on their trades from Sydney, believing the moves could have been handled better.

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Injuries will happen in AFL Origin, warns coach Scott

Victoria coach Chris Scott believes the pre-season timing of State of Origin means clubs will be more open to allowing their players to be involved.

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Why the Curnow trade was "bittersweet" for Swans coach

Sydney coach Dean Cox has explained why the trade that secured Charlie Curnow from Carlton was bittersweet for the Swans.

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Curnow opens up on Voss relationship, Swans move

Charlie Curnow has appeared in Sydney colours for the first time, declaring his relationship with Michael Voss hasn't changed despite his AFL trade move.

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Essendon held their nerve and their man Zach Merrett – but to what end?

The Bombers captain couldn’t be more contemptuous of the place, but the club is claiming victory – it’s a fitting summary of the AFL trade period

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Deadline: what happened on the last day of AFL trades

While Charlie Curnow headlines the players who have found new AFL clubs, several others ended the AFL trade period having to stay put.

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Bombers 'surprised' by Hawks' failed trade tactics

Essendon and Hawthorn are shifting blame to each other about why the proposed blockbuster trade for Zach Merrett fell over.

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Carlton agree for late deal to trade star forward

Carlton believe they had no other option than to trade Charlie Curnow to Sydney after the star forward made it clear he desperately wanted to leave the Blues.

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'Not ideal': fraught talks fail to seal Merrett trade

Zach Merrett is staying at Essendon and Charlie Curnow will leave Carlton for Sydney after a tense end to the AFL trade period on Wednesday night.

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Bombers unmoved as Hawks table Merrett offer

Hawthorn have made an offer for Essendon captain Zach Merrett and Sydney are pitching their bid for Carlton key forward Charlie Curnow.

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Curnow tours Swans HQ as clock ticks on AFL trades

The futures of several big names remain unclear, two days out from the AFL trade deadline, with no public movement on Charlie Curnow or Zach Merrett.

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Merrett, Curnow remain in limbo as AFL deadline nears

While Gold Coast have high draft picks to help secure Christian Petracca, it remains unclear whether Zach Merrett or Charlie Curnow will find new homes.

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Blues shut down Geelong's trade advance for superstar

Carlton have no intention of entertaining Geelong's offer of three first-round draft picks for contracted star forward Charlie Curnow.

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Flanders deal could help Suns secure Petracca

Collingwood coach Craig McRae says Clayton Oliver is proving hard to contact, while Sam Flanders and Oscar Allen are on the move.

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'Money to splash': Saints on march eye more trade moves

St Kilda aren't done spending in the AFL trade period while Carlton spearhead Charlie Curnow and Essendon captain Zach Merrett face battles to find new homes.

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'I fell short': Voss takes blame in Blues' horror year

Carlton coach Michael Voss has called for unity as the club stands firm on Charlie Curnow remaining in navy blue next season.

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Top AFL trade hopefuls boast formidable resumes

Some top AFL players, including club captains and premiership stars, are likely to be on the move in this month's trade period.

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'That next guy': Cats forward out to build on legacy

Ablett, Mooney, Hawkins, Cameron ... Neale? Geelong's latest focal point is determined to add his name to the list of legendary key forwards at Kardinia Park.

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Carlton boss speaks on Curnow, loss of free agents

Carlton chief executive Graham Wright has maintained Charlie Curnow is a required player despite the Coleman medallist's desperation to leave the Blues.

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Cats forward won't be part of any Curnow trade

Emerging Geelong forward Shannon Neale will be staying at the club, told by Cats football boss Andrew Mackie he is not up for trade.

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From the Pocket: Charlie Curnow and Carlton give insight into how deals are made. It’s not pretty

The brinkmanship is pushing the friendship but in this specific scenario, the club still holds all the aces

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Blues coach adamant on response to Curnow trade offers

Michael Voss wants Charlie Curnow to see out his long-term contract with Carlton despite the key forward indicating his desire for a fresh start elsewhere.

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