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Suns snare Hawks duo, Roos still working on Blakey deal
The Suns also secured draft-pick swaps as they add forward depth after losing Ben King to Hawthorn.
- On Monday, the Gold Coast Suns will acquire Hawthorn forwards Aidan Schubert and Sam Butler, bolstering their forward line following Ben King's departure to the Hawks.
- Hawthorn secured Gold Coast's 2028 first and second-round picks plus the Suns' 2027 second-round selection in exchange for the forwards and the Hawks' 2028 first-round pick and a 2027 third-round selection.
- Butler played 33 games across five seasons at Hawthorn but appeared only once after round nine this year, while Schubert managed just one senior game in his debut season.
- Elsewhere, Carlton is targeting GWS veteran Lachie Whitfield, while Essendon is weighing a move for Geelong forward Gryan Miers as trade activity intensifies across the league.
- With the deadline approaching, Brisbane is demanding a first-round pick for defender Keidean Coleman, while Collingwood is assessing potential offers for duo Jordan De Goey and Dan Houston.
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AFL trade period LIVE: Blakey’s future uncertain; Suns to land Hawks forward pair in wake of King deal as trade period reaches final stretch
This blog will contain news, analysis and updates from day eight of the AFL trade period 2026 including ongoing talks for Nick Blakey, Jack Viney and Zane Duursma among others. Follow for AFL trade period and free agency news, updates and expert commentary
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