THE KEY DEVELOPMENTS ON THE LAST DAY OF THE TRADE PERIOD
* Charlie Curnow - After Carlton rejected Geelong's bid and also knocked back Sydney's initial proposal, the Blues finally let the key forward go to the Swans. Sydney gave up their next three round-one draft picks and Will Hayward, but also received two second-round picks and a 2027 second-round draft selection.
* Christian Petracca - Melbourne's only Norm Smith Medallist will join Gold Coast for two round-picks in this year's draft. The two clubs also swapped lower draft selections in the trade.
* Clayton Oliver - the four-time Melbourne best-and-fairest winner will join GWS for a 2026 third-round pick.
* Jack Steele - the St Kilda captain went to Melbourne in return for a 2027 third-round draft selection.
* Jamarra Ugle-Hagan