# AFL trade and free agency period

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/afl-trade-and-free-agency-period
> Updated: 2026-10-13T06:28:00.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

The 2026 AFL trade and free agency period commenced with several high-profile player movements, including Lachie Neale moving to the Magpies, Joel Amartey joining the Blues, and Toby Greene moving to the Cats. During the early stages, negotiations involved St Kilda seeking a high asking price for Rowan Marshall and discussions regarding Scott Pendlebury joining Gold Coast.

As the period reached its deadline, several players, including Jack Viney and Keidean Coleman, remained without confirmed destinations. Other developments included Richmond player Jayden Short staying at his club after a move to Collingwood failed due to valuation differences, and a pick swap between Richmond and Port Adelaide that left Richmond with two picks in the top five of the draft.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-13: AFL Trade Period enters deadline day with major player movements pending

The AFL trade deadline day is underway with several players still seeking new clubs and Richmond finalizing a significant pick swap with Port Adelaide.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/afl-trade-period-enters-deadline-day-with-major-player-movements-pending

### 2026-10-04: AFL trade period begins with major player movements

The AFL trade and free agency period has begun, featuring moves by Lachie Neale, Toby Greene, and Joel Amartey, while St Kilda seeks a high price for Rowan Marshall.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/afl-trade-period-begins-with-major-player-movements

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Cite as: AFL trade and free agency period. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/afl-trade-and-free-agency-period