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Re: Trade Rumours 2024
The three-club trade that could unlock Houston's move to Victoria
Dan Houston in action during Port Adelaide's clash with Fremantle in round five, 2024. Picture: AFL Photos
A THREE-CLUB deal between North Melbourne, Fremantle and Port Adelaide could unlock a move for Dan Houston to land at the Kangaroos as the race for the star defender heats up.
Houston is keen to return to Victoria for family reasons, with North, Collingwood, Carlton and the Western Bulldogs all in the race after earlier interest from St Kilda and Melbourne.
AFL.com.au's trade and draft expert Cal Twomey says the Dockers' pursuit of Liam Baker and Shai Bolton this year and Chad Warner in 2025 are all factors in a possible three-way deal that could see Houston land at Arden St.
As a two-time All-Australian who is contracted until the end of 2028, the Power are set to demand at least one first-round pick in this year's draft in exchange for Houston.
The Dockers currently hold three first-round picks in this year's draft, which will be part of their attempt to pick up Baker and Bolton from the Tigers. But if those plans fail, Twomey believes the Roos could swoop in as they look to get Houston through the door.
"I'm watching to see if Fremantle doesn't land Liam Baker and Shai Bolton. If not, the Dockers are willing to move one of their three first-round picks in this year's draft into next year's draft," Twomey said on AFL.com.au's Gettable this week.
"Is there a more appealing option than a North Melbourne future first-round pick? It's probably a top-six pick next year. The Dockers would then have two first-round picks next year to go on the Chad Warner chase, which will be very real next year.
"So could North Melbourne get involved in this Houston chase by sending a future first-round pick to Fremantle, who then offer pick No.9 or 10 (in this year's draft) back to the Kangaroos, which can then go to Port Adelaide to lure Dan Houston across?
"That would just be a starting point. A future second rounder would have to be involved somewhere as well."
While neither the Magpies and Bulldogs currently hold a first-round pick that would be needed to appease the Power, Twomey believes both remain firmly in the mix, while he says Carlton will struggle to get the deal done unless its pick 11 is offered up.FFC: Established 1883
Premierships: AFL 1954, 2016 VFA - 1898,99,1900, 1908, 1913, 1919-20, 1923-24, VFL: 2014, 2016 . Champions of Victoria 1924. AFLW - 2018.Comment
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Re: Trade Rumours 2024
It's within the first 3 minutes, but all they say is will depend on what we get for Smith and that may come down to the last minute of trading.
They also say we are still in the race for Peatling. There are 6 clubs chasing him and he will have interviews next week.FFC: Established 1883
Premierships: AFL 1954, 2016 VFA - 1898,99,1900, 1908, 1913, 1919-20, 1923-24, VFL: 2014, 2016 . Champions of Victoria 1924. AFLW - 2018.Comment
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Re: Trade Rumours 2024
Ahhh yes, that magical time of year when there's a little Ralph Wiggum in all of us.
Poor Dogs. Hopefully some list clogging 'wantaway' pities us enough to choo choo choose us.BORDERLINE FLYINGComment
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Re: Trade Rumours 2024
I really don't care if they don't chose us and I am not going to be Ralphy
FFC: Established 1883
Premierships: AFL 1954, 2016 VFA - 1898,99,1900, 1908, 1913, 1919-20, 1923-24, VFL: 2014, 2016 . Champions of Victoria 1924. AFLW - 2018.Comment
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Re: Trade Rumours 2024
Josh Gabelich reporting that we are interested in Sam Davidson, the Fothergill medallist from Richmond VFLListening to Brahm's 3rd RacketComment
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