The 12 influential figures who will shape the 2026 Trade Period
Cal Twomey takes a look at who will shape the 2026 trade and free agency periods
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| Position | P | Pts | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fremantle | 23 | 76 | 137.2 | |
| 2 | Sydney Swans | 23 | 72 | 136.1 | |
| 3 | Brisbane Lions | 23 | 64 | 121.7 | |
| 4 | Hawthorn | 23 | 64 | 120.1 | |
| 5 | Geelong Cats | 23 | 60 | 122.3 | |
| 6 | Adelaide Crows | 23 | 60 | 117.3 | |
| 7 | Melbourne | 23 | 60 | 109.6 | |
| 8 | Western Bulldogs | 23 | 54 | 95.4 | |
| 9 | Collingwood | 23 | 52 | 102.4 | |
| 10 | Carlton | 23 | 50 | 101.5 | |
| 11 | St Kilda | 23 | 40 | 102.8 | |
| 12 | GWS GIANTS | 23 | 40 | 98.9 | |
| 13 | Gold Coast SUNS | 23 | 36 | 94.5 | |
| 14 | North Melbourne | 23 | 36 | 88.8 | |
| 15 | Port Adelaide | 23 | 28 | 88.1 | |
| 16 | West Coast Eagles | 23 | 16 | 69.2 | |
| 17 | Richmond | 23 | 12 | 62.5 | |
| 18 | Essendon | 23 | 8 | 64.6 | |
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