Collingwood is also considering ex-Melbourne key defender Adam Tomlinson and has taken a look at St Kilda key forward Jack Hayes, with the Magpies expected to make a final decision later this month.
Clubs across the competition have now turned their attention to what recycled players – if any – are suitable to their list needs between now and the start of the 2025 season.
Most clubs, like Brisbane, are expected to wait until after the 2024 Telstra AFL Draft to assess what spots are left on their lists before looking to secure a player in the Rookie Draft or during the pre-season supplemental selection period (SSP).
The Lions are considering ex-Gold Coast key forward Sam Day – along with a handful of other options – to help cover the loss of Joe Daniher after his shock retirement.
With Hawthorn securing Tom Barrass just before the deadline after signing Josh Battle as a free agent, Ethan Phillips is expected to be delisted and has attracted some interest across the competition.
Greater Western Sydney is considering some low-cost options after the departures of Isaac Cumming, James Peatling and Perryman – they retained Wade Derksen and Xavier O’Halloran – with AFL.com.au’s trade and draft show Gettable revealing the Giants’ interest in St Kilda’s Ben Paton and Carlton’s Jack Carroll, who has also been monitored by West Coast.
