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One more sleep. Just one! Free agency kicks off tomorrow and then the trade period begins on the Monday to follow.
Before that though, some of our Roar experts have put our heads together and come up with some predictions for the next two weeks.
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» Complete list of free agents
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First player to be traded: Michael Hibberd to Melbourne. It seems to be the most ready-made deal.
First free agent to move: Chris Mayne – someone foolhardy list manager will think they can convert him into a CHB.
Will get best ranking on The Roar‘s trade report card: It won’t be in the moment, but Fremantle’s foundation will be set in the next fortnight.
Will get worst ranking: North Melbourne, without question.
The big surprise: Adelaide will land their big midfield fish. Who it is will be the surprise, and I have no feel for it.
Definitely will happen: At least three fringe Dogs players will find new homes.
Definitely won’t happen: West Coast will not trade for a ruckman.
First player to be traded: Travis Cloke.
First free agent to move: Tyrone Vickery.
Will get best ranking on The Roar‘s trade report card: Hawthorn.
Will get worst ranking: North Melbourne.
The big surprise: Port don’t get a first round pick for Hamish Hartlett.
Definitely will happen: Jokes about equalisation made as Hawks snare the best two kids on the market.
Definitely won’t happen: A club forces a big-name player to the PSD.
First player to be traded: Jack Frost.
First free agent to move: Tyrone Vickery.
Will get best ranking on The Roar‘s trade report card: Collingwood.
Will get worst ranking: West Coast.
The big surprise: Hawthorn won’t land both Mitchell and O’Meara.
Definitely will happen: Richmond will get criticised for trading in anyone that isn’t a draft pick.
Definitely won’t happen: Brent Harvey playing for another club.
First player to be traded: Travis Cloke.
First free agent to move: Tyrone Vickery.
Will get best ranking on The Roar‘s trade report card: Hawthorn.
Will get worst ranking: Fremantle.
The big surprise: Steven Motlop to stay at Geelong.
Definitely will happen: Brett Deledio to stay at Richmond.
Definitely won’t happen: Geelong landing a big-name recruit.
So there you have it. What would you have said? Got any hot tips for the trade period ahead? Let us know in the comments.