Blues Finalize Curnow Deal Amid ‘Childish’ Dons Allegations — Live Updates on Trade Deadline Day

As the 2025 AFL trade deadline approached, a whirlwind of activity unfolded, concluding on October 15 at 7:30 PM AEDT. Early reports indicated that 22 players had already switched teams, with many more expected to make moves by the day’s end.

Significant Trade Moves

• Multiple clubs are engaged in negotiations, particularly Hawthorn and Carlton, who are exploring a selection trade.
• Hawthorn is reportedly set to acquire Pick 22, originally belonging to Carlton, while sending back several picks including Pick 42.
• The potential trade will impact talks surrounding Zach Merrett and Charlie Curnow.

Charlie’s Transition

Charlie Curnow, a star forward, is on the verge of moving from Carlton to Sydney. His initial trade request included Pick 22 and several players, but Carlton rejected the offer due to dissatisfaction with the terms.

Reports state that Sydney’s offer consisted of Pick 11, a future first-round pick, along with players Will Hayward and Ollie Florent. The sticking point remains Pick 22, a compensation pick received for Jack Silvagni’s departure.

Notable Developments

• Ollie Florent is now set to join Carlton in a separate deal, for a future third-round pick.
• Melbourne has emerged as a possible destination for free agent Changkuoth Jiath from Hawthorn, with talks centering around a Free Agency compensation pick.
• Port Adelaide’s Ivan Soldo has generated limited interest, despite being marketed as a trade option.

Underwhelming Offers

North Melbourne declined a trade proposal from Collingwood for Jy Simpkin, who has become a focus of interest this trade period. Collingwood’s attempt, which included a future first-round pick, was turned down as North Melbourne seeks better compensation.

In another development, Melbourne looks to finalize a deal involving Christian Petracca, likely exchanging Picks 7 and 8 for Pick 24 with Gold Coast.

Insights into Ongoing Negotiations

The urgency is palpable as clubs finalize their strategies. Hawthorn’s pursuit of Zach Merrett hit a snag after Essendon rejected their initial trade offer. The pressure mounts for Hawthorn as they navigate challenging conversations with the Bombers.

While the day progresses, teams continue to reevaluate their tactics and deals, aiming for the best outcomes before the deadline.