AFL trades day two as it happened: Dees knock back first Grundy offer; Harmes joins Dogs; North’s McKay compo

That’s all from us for today, day two of this year’s trade period. Thanks for joining us.

Here’s a recap of the day’s action:

• Melbourne rejected Sydney’s opening offer for ruckman Brodie Grundy.
• North Melbourne decided not to match Essendon’s offer for Ben McKay, which netted the Kangaroos pick three as free agency compensation.
• The Western Bulldogs and Melbourne agreed to a deal to send premiership midfielder James Harmes to the kennel.
• Jordan De Goey had his say on Steven May’s comments, as the tit-for-tat between Melbourne and Collingwood continued.

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See you back here tomorrow from 9am AEDT for day three of the AFL trade period.

Todd Goldstein’s move to Essendon at the age of 35 after 315 games brought back memories of some other club swaps late in a player’s career.

The first one that popped into my mind was Paul Roos’ departure from Fitzroy to Sydney in 1994 after 269 games for the Lions.

Are there any that stand out for you?

Time to put the list manager’s hat back on.

This time, we’re negotiating a deal for Brodie Grundy to head north from Melbourne to Sydney.

The Swans have picks 25, 33 and 46, the Dees have picks six, 14, 27, 35 and 41.

The Demons have already knocked back the Swans’ opening offer.

Grundy was traded from Collingwood to Melbourne last year for pick 27. As part of the deal, the Demons absorbed a significant chunk of Grundy’s salary, freeing up cap space for the Pies.

North Melbourne’s first round draft hand is looking pretty good after receiving pick No.3 as compensation for losing Ben McKay as a free agent.

The Roos released a statement after McKay’s departure after McKay’s departure was made official.

“We understand that free agency is part of football, and after consideration, ultimately decided it was in the best interests of the club not to match the offer presented to Ben,” general manager of football Todd Viney said.

“Right now, that gives us two picks at the top end of the draft. That’s similar to last year when we were able to take Harry Sheezel and George Wardlaw with two really early picks.

“Making the call on allowing Ben to leave was a tough one. He’s made a significant contribution during his time at the club as a key part of our defence and, more recently, a member of the leadership group.

“We respect his decision to exercise his free agency rights and wish him the best in his next chapter.”