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AFL trade period and player movements

Overview

As the AFL trade period approaches, speculation regarding player movements has intensified. Early reports highlighted Melbourne veteran Jack Viney exploring new opportunities, with West Coast and Essendon identified as primary contenders for his signature.

The trade period officially opened at Marvel Stadium, with negotiations set to continue until October 14. High-profile players central to the discussions include Zach Merrett, Ben King, Jack Viney, Jesse Hogan, and Rowan Marshall. Notable movements already identified include Lachie Neale joining Collingwood as a free agent and Luke Pedlar moving from Adelaide to Port Adelaide.

Following the conclusion of the trade period, Jack Viney has officially departed the Melbourne Football Club to join the West Coast Eagles. A father-son recruit who joined the Demons in 2012, Viney played 238 games, captained the club for three seasons, and was a member of the 2021 premiership team.

Viney’s recent season was significantly impacted by a serious Achilles injury, limiting him to a single senior appearance. Despite having two years remaining on his contract, he was advised to explore other options as his playing role could not be guaranteed. His move to West Coast includes a provision for two years as an assistant coach following the conclusion of his playing career. In a social media message, Viney expressed gratitude to Melbourne supporters and staff, noting that the club would ‘always hold a special place in my heart.’

Entities

AFL · Jack Viney · West Coast Eagles · Melbourne Football Club · Brisbane Lions

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Jack Viney joins West Coast Eagles after Melbourne departure

    AFL veteran Jack Viney is moving from the Melbourne Football Club to the West Coast Eagles following a career spanning 238 games and a 2021 premiership.

  2. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    AFL trade period begins for 2027 season rosters

    The AFL trade period begins at Marvel Stadium, with clubs negotiating player deals for the 2027 season involving stars like Zach Merrett and Jack Viney.

  3. [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Jack Viney explores AFL trade options with West Coast and Essendon

    Melbourne veteran Jack Viney is weighing trade options with West Coast and Essendon as the AFL trade period nears, following encouragement from the Demons to explore new opportunities.

Sources

7news.com.au · afl.com.au · americanindependent.com · brisbanetimes.com.au · perthnow.com.au · smh.com.au · theage.com.au · thewest.com.au

This summary has been updated 1 time: see revision history