As expected, the Lions were one of the key players during the period, executing six trades on the ifnal
two days.
Please see below a comprehensive rundown of how the three-week Trade Period panned out for the Lions.
LIONS' CURRENT 2013 DRAFT SELECTIONS
7, 22, 25, 28, 33, 34, 63 (to be used on Jonathan Freeman)
See the full draft order as it currently stands
COMPLETED 2013 TRADES (LIONS)
? The Lions trade Sam Docherty to Carlton in exchange for the Blues' second round selection (Pick No.33 overall)
? The Lions trade Elliot Yeo to West Coast in exchange for the Eagles' second round selection (Pick No.28 overall)
? The Lions trade Jared Polec to Port Adelaide in a complicated three-way deal with Greater Western Sydney that involves:
- Lions receive Pick No.22 and 48 from GWS, and Pick No.34 from Port
- Port receives Polec, Pick No.21 from GWS, and Pick No.45 from the Lions
- GWS receives Pick No.14 from Port and Pick No.29 from the Lions
? The Lions trade Patrick Karnezis to Collingwood in exchange for Jackson Paine
? The Lions trade Billy Longer and Pick No.48 to St Kilda in exchange for the Saints' second round (Pick No.25 overall) and third round (Pick No.41 overall) draft selections
? The Lions trade third round selection (Pick No.41 overall) to Geelong in exchange for Trent West
FREE AGENCY DEALS (LIONS)
Nil
LIONS-RELATED STORIES/RUMOURS
? In the lead-up to the Trade Period, it was revealed that five young out-of-contract Lions players - Patrick Karnezis, Elliot Yeo, Sam Docherty, Billy Longer and Jared Polec - had requested a move back to their home states. However, the Lions maintain that all are 'required players' and that the Club won't be trading them away for nothing. Listen to Rob Kerr's Fancast interview
? The Lions officially nominate Hyundai Lions Academy member Jonathan Freeman as a potential National Draft selection - but need to wait until the Father/Son and Academy bidding meeting before guaranteeing they can draft the big Queenslander.
? Vice-Captain Tom Rockliff was also rumoured to being on the trade table, although the Lions quickly dismissed this by Tweeting: "The Club can advise that it has NOT entertained, or entered into, any trade discussions surrounding Vice-Captain Tom Rockliff".
? Richmond's Luke McGuane told Trade Week Radio that he was keen to return home to Queensland and reunite with former assistant coach Justin Leppitsch at the Lions.
? Jonathan Freeman officially becomes a Lions player, with the Club committed to using it's fourth round selection on drafting the 198cm forward from the Hyundai Lions Academy.
? The Australian reports that Billy Longer could be headed to Hawthorn, who are in need of a ruckman following the surprise retirement of Max Bailey. Shane Savage is mentioned as a possible straight swap, although Rob Kerr state that the Hawks' first round draft pick is the minimum the Lions would accept.
? Jared Polec's manager Nick Gieschen tells SEN that his client has no preference for which South Australian club he gets traded to. The Lions continue negotiations with both Adelaide and Port Adelaide.
? Jonathan Brown confirms that he will be going around for a 15th AFL season, after signing a one-year deal with the Lions. Brown's premiership teammate Simon Black, however, is still undecided about his future.
? The Courier Mail understands that Fremantle have joined the race to secure exciting youngster Elliot Yeo, after West Coast's initial trade offer to the Lions was "insulting".
? Collingwood have shown some interest in Patrick Karnezis according to The Herald Sun, but are also being linked to a handful of other players which could complicate matters.
? Lions National Talent Manager speaks with AFL Trade Radio about the Club's progress in the opening days of the trade period. He confirms that there has been interest surround the Lions' homesick young players, but remains steadfast that the Club would not be held to ransom.
? Kerr also reveals that the Club will be looking for a mixture of ready-made senior players and draft picks from any potential trade deals.
? The Age reports that the Lions have shown some interest in the Western Bulldogs' Jarrad Grant. Grant has been linked to the Lions as part of the potential Sam Docherty trade.
? Billy Longer's potential move to Hawthorn takes an interesting turn when the Hawks decide to trade in St Kilda ruckman Ben McEvoy. Where that leaves the second-year Lions ruckman remains to be seen...
? Reports begin to surface that Simon Black has announced his retirement and is headed to Sydney as part of the Swans' coaching staff. However, both the Club and Black confirm that no decision has been made on his future just yet.
? Longer's stalled move to Hawthorn gives the Lions some renewed hope of keeping the promising ruckman, while Carlton and the Bulldogs emerge as the most likely destinations for Sam Docherty.
? A trade for Jared Polec is no closer to being finalised with both Adelaide and Port Adelaide unable to meet the Lions' demands. Matthew Wright's name has emerged from the Crows, while the Power are not budging on their offer of a second round draft selection.
? The Age reports that Sam Docherty is likely to become a Blue, with Carlton offering a second round pick in exchange for the Phillip Island product. There is no other significant movement as the Trade Period enters its second week...
? Promising defender Justin Clarke expresses his loyalty to the Club by agreeing to a new three-year contract that will see him remain in Brisbane until at least 2016.
? Billy Longer's Manager, Paul Connors, tells SEN that the second year ruckman is "not closing the door" on potentially staying in Brisbane.
? The Lions continue to appear in most stories surrounding the Trade Period, but there have still been no official trades, although The Herald Sun reports that the Docherty move to Carlton is as good as a 'done deal'.
? Rob Kerr spoke to SEN on the morning of Wednesday 16 October to give an update on the Lions' trade progress. He confirmed that there had still been no trades completed, although a deal surrounding Sam Docherty's move to Carlton was imminent.
? Kerr also told SEN that out-of-contract utility Brent Staker has been offered a new contract and the Club is hopeful that he will re-sign shortly.
? Port Adelaide issue a media release to confirm that Jared Polec has nominated Alberton as his preferred destination. However, Rob Kerr maintains that the Lions will continue dealing with Adelaide as well as Polec is "not a free agent".
? Essendon begins to show some interest in ruckman Billy Longer, who remains in limbo after missing out on a potential move to Hawthorn.
? The Age reports that Luke McGuane is unlikely to be signed by the Lions before the unrestricted free agency deadline on Friday 18 October due to the uncertainty of how many list spots might remain at the Club following the trade period. However, McGuane could potentially still find his way to the Lions if he's delisted by Richmond.
? St Kilda emerge as a possible destination for Billy Longer, who is expected to mull over where he'll be spending 2014 over the weekend.
? Simon Black officially announces that he will be hanging up the boots at an emotional media conference at the Gabba.It brings and end to one of the all-time great careers.
? The Lions' hopes of retaining Billy Longer are all but dashed after the young ruckman's manager declares he wants to play with the Saints in 2014.
? The Courier Mail reports that James Polkinghorne has decided to stay in Brisbane after chatting with new Senior Coach Justin Leppitsch. "He's happy to stay," General Manager - Football Operations Dean Warren said.
? As we enter the final week of the trade period, the Lions are still yet to execute a trade. However, the picture is becoming a bit clearer in terms of the likely destinations and returns for Elliot Yeo, Jared Polec, Sam Docherty, Billy Longer and Patrick Karnezis.
? West Coast's trade with Collingwood involving a swap of draft picks (see below) is expected to help Elliot Yeo find his way to the Eagles.
? With just four days remaining of trades, the Lions are still attempting to get the best possible deals for their departing players. Docherty and Yeo still seem headed to Carlton and West Coast respectively, however they might be determined by the outcome of deals involving Jared Polec and Billy Longer.
? North Melbourne enter the mix for Patrick Karnezis, and seem likely to pip Collingwood for the 21-year-old's service given they have a better draft position than the Pies beyond the first round.
? The Adelaide Advertiser reveals that Jared Polec's potential move to Port Adelaide might need to involve St Kilda, Gold Coast and Greater Western Sydney in a complicated swap, with the Lions eyeing off Port's first round pick.
? It is also reported that trades involving Sam Docherty (to Carlton for Pick No.33) and Elliot Yeo (to West Coast for Pick No.28) have been agreed to by both parties. However, the official paperwork has not yet been lodged with the AFL.
? With less than 30 hours before the exchange period deadline, the Lions are still yet to finalise any trades. However Elliot Yeo and Sam Docherty are expected to join West Coast and Carlton respectively before the end of Thursday. Meanwhile, there seem to be complications surrounding potential Longer and Polec trades.
? The rumour mill suggests that Collingwood forward Jackson Paine could be a pawn in a potential deal that could see the Pies land Patrick Karnezis.
? The trade paperwork for Sam Docherty's move to Carlton is completed late in the afternoon on Thursday, with the Lions expected to finalise one more trade before the end of the day...
? Elliot Yeo and Jared Polec are also traded in the final hour of Thursday, making it three Lions players with new homes (full details above)
? After three long and stressful weeks, we've finally reached the final day of the AFL Trade Period, with Patrick Karnezis and Billy Longer the two players yet to find a new home.
? Geelong premiership ruckman Trent West has emerged as a potential recruit for the Lions, and could land in Brisbane as part of the Longer deal.
? As predicted, the final morning of the trade period has been a busy one for the Lions, with both the Billy Longer and Patrick Karnezis trades being finalised with St Kilda and Collingwood respectively.
? Exciting young key forward prospect Jackson Paine joins the Lions from Collingwood in a straight swap for Patrick Karnezis.
? Geelong premiership ruckman Trent West is headed to Brisbane with the Lions on-trading Pick No.41 received as part of the Longer trade.
? The Trade Period officially closes, with the Lions active in six trades over the final two days.
COMPLETED 2013 TRADES (OTHER CLUBS)
? Carlton trades Shaun Hampson to Richmond in exchange for the Tigers' second round draft selection (Pick No.32 overall)
? St Kilda trades Ben McEvoy to Hawthorn in exchange for Shane Savage and the Hawks' first round draft selection (Pick No.18 overall)
? Fremantle trades Viv Michie to Melbourne in exchange for the Demons' fourth round draft selection (Pick No.58 overall)
? GWS Giants trade Dom Tyson as well as Pick No.9 and No.57 to Melbourne in exchange for Picks No.2, No.22, No.76
? Sydney trades Shane Mumford to Greater Western Sydney in exchange for the Giants' third round draft selection (Pick No.39 overall)
? Adelaide trades Bernie Vince to Melbourne in exchange for the Demons' second round compensation selection (Pick No.23 overall)
? Collingwood trades Pick No.11, No.31 and No.49 to West Coast in exchange for the Eagles' Pick No.6 and No.44
? Sydney trades Jesse White to Collingwood in exchange for the Magpies' Pick No.44 (on-traded from West Coast)
? North Melbourne trades Luke Delaney to St Kilda in exchange for the Saints' fifth round selection (Pick No.77 overall)
? St Kilda trades Pick No.24 and No.59 to Hawthorn in exchange for the Hawks' compensation selection (Pick No.19 overall)
? GWS Giants trade Kurt Aylett and Shaun Edwards to Essendon for the Bombers' third round selection (Pick No.48 overall)
? GWS Giants trade Taylor Adams to Collingwood for Heath Shaw
? Essendon trades Stewart Crameri to the Western Bulldogs for their second round selection (Pick No.26 overall)
? Gold Coast trades its third round selection (Pick No.43 overall) to West Coast for the Eagles' round three compensation selection (to be activated in 2014)
? GWS Giants trade Josh Bruce to St Kilda in exchange for the Saints' third round selection (Pick No.48 overall)
? Geelong trades James Podsiadly to Adelaide in exchange for the Crows' fourth round selection (Pick No.64 overall)
? Geelong trades Josh Hunt to GWS in exchange for the Giants' fifth round selection (Pick No.75 overall)
? Geelong trades Paul Chapman to Essendon in exchange for the Bombers' fifth round selection (Pick No.84 overall)
? Essendon trades Scott Gumbleton to Fremantle in exchange for the Dockers' third round selection (Pick No.55 overall)
? GWS Giants trade Sam Darley to the Western Bulldogs in exchange for the Dogs' fourth round selection (Pick No.78 overall)
? Sydney trades Andrejs Everitt and Pick No.39 to Carlton in exchange for the Blues' second round selection (Pick No.32 overall)
FREE AGENCY DEALS (OTHER CLUBS)
? Port Adelaide acquires Matt White from Richmond (no compensation)
? Adelaide acquires Eddie Betts from Carlton (no compensation)
? Fremantle acquires Colin Sylvia from Melbourne (Demons receive second round compensation Pick No.23 overall)
? Sydney acquires Lance Franklin from Hawthorn (Hawks receive first round compensation Pick No.19 overall)
? Carlton acquires Dale Thomas from Collingwood (Pies receive first round compensation Pick No.11 overall)
? West Coast acquires Xavier Ellis from Hawthorn (no compensation)
? North Melbourne acquires Nick Dal Santo from St Kilda (Saints receive second round compensation Pick No.25 overall)
