AFL trades day four as it happened: Important Tiger commits until 2032; Key AFLW round details revealed

That’s day four of the official AFL trade period done and dusted.

For the second consecutive day no players found a new home as the wrangling between clubs over players and picks continued with behind-the-scenes negotiations.

Only two players have officially been subject to a trade so far – Alex Neal-Bullen (Melbourne to Adelaide) and Jack Darling (West Coast to North Melbourne) – while a couple of others have found new homes via free agency.

There are still many more scenarios for clubs, recruiters, players and player managers to consider over the next six days of trade action before the deadline on October 16. But Friday promises to be fascinating with the likelihood of a deal or two that could have a “domino effect” on other deals. But let’s see.

We’ll be back with you then as the wheeling and dealing continues. To while away the hours, however, you can listen to today’s edition of our Real Footy podcast, which is about to go live, via all good podcast apps, and stay tuned to our website for the latest news and analysis from the best in the business.

Enjoy your evening and don’t stop thinking about how your club’s list can get better.

Good night.

Clayton Oliver has started his own pre-season early, as the 27-year-old clings on to hope that Melbourne will trade him to Geelong before next Wednesday’s deadline.

The four-time Melbourne best and fairest has been spotted several times in his home town of Shepparton this week, training weights and running.

A source at Geelong, who wasn’t willing to speak publicly given that Oliver still has six years of his contract still to run at Melbourne, said the star midfielder was willing to take a pay cut if it helped get a deal across the line.

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Former Melbourne president Glen Bartlett is suing the AFL in an escalation of the disputes he has had with various industry figures over the past three years.

Already in dispute with the Demons after his departure three years ago, Bartlett on Thursday filed a statement of claim against the league through law firm Clayton Utz.

Bartlett stepped down from the Demons’ top job in April 2021, weeks after he was unanimously endorsed as president for the next year. He remained on the board until November 2021, after the club had claimed a breakthrough premiership.

The AFL said it had not been served or given any notice.

Hawthorn claim they pulled Carl Peterson from the 2010 elimination final against Fremantle after his partner informed them he had used marijuana in the week leading up to the game, according to their defence lodged in the Federal Court.

The Hawks also claim that Peterson returned from a trip during the 2009 mid-season break incoherent and appearing to be affected by alcohol or illicit substances. Peterson also allegedly advised a club official he had no money in his bank account and had lost his clothing.

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The AFL has announced the fixture for week 10 of the AFLW season, running across three days from Friday, November 1 to Sunday, November 3.

As the home-and-away season draws to a close, that round will play a crucial role in determining the finals line-up. It’s also the second week of the league’s Indigenous Round.

See the list of games below:

• Geelong v Adelaide, GMHBA Stadium, Friday November 1 (7.15pm)
• Melbourne v Collingwood, IKON Park, Saturday November 2 (1.05pm)
• Sydney v West Coast, Henson Park, November 2 (3.05pm)
• North Melbourne v Gold Coast, Arden Street Oval, November 2 (5.05pm)
• Carlton v Essendon, IKON Park, November 2 (7.15pm)
• St Kilda v Brisbane Lions, RSEA Park, November 3 (1.05pm)
• Richmond v Hawthorn, Swinburne Centre, November 3 (3.05pm)
• Port Adelaide v GWS, Alberton Oval, Sunday November 3 (5.05pm)
• Fremantle v Western Bulldogs, Fremantle Oval, November 3 (7.05pm).