Melbourne defender Judd McVee has asked to be traded home to Western Australia, where he wants to play for Fremantle from 2026.

In a move that has been on the cards all season, the Dockers have convinced the 22-year-old out-of-contract Demon to request a trade, competition sources confirmed on Sunday.

Judd McVee wants to return to WA. Credit: AFL Photos via Getty Images

Melbourne, who are poised to be one of the most active clubs in free agency and the trade period, had hoped to retain McVee, but the Dockers are willing to unleash him in a more attacking role, which won him over.

The AFL off-season has arrived now that the Brisbane Lions are back-to-back premiers , meaning player movement will dominate the headlines more than it already does.

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