NO ONE knows a club's list needs better than its fans, so we've asked the supporters of every club what their team should do in the trade period.
With the player movement period fast approaching, AFL.com.au launched the Fan Trade Pulse last month where we asked you in-depth questions about your club's list, and what players your club should target in October.
We've sifted through almost 9000 responses to come up with each club's top responses from the people who know the list the best - the fans.
Editor's note: The survey responses were collected on August 7-16, before some recent trade requests and contract decisions were made
How do you rate your club's list right now? 7.31 out of 10
What is your club's most pressing need? Inside midfielders (63 per cent), outside midfielders (30 per cent)
Would you be comfortable if your club's first pick was up for trade this year? Yes (80 per cent), No (20 per cent)
Which best-23 player on your list would you be comfortable trading for the right price? Jordon Butts (23.6 per cent)
Who are your club's three untouchables? Jordan Dawson (86.4 per cent), Izak Rankine (77.5 per cent), Riley Thilthorpe (63.0 per cent)
If you could pick one rival player to trade in, who would it be? Zac Bailey (32.3 per cent), Nick Daicos (12.3 per cent), Zak Butters (8.9 per cent)
How much do you want Zac Bailey? 8.14 out of 10
Which of these in-demand defenders do you least want to lose? James Borlase (56 per cent), Jordon Butts (21 per cent), Nick Murray (13 per cent), can't lose any (10 per cent)
Can the Crows win the flag in 2027 without adding another talented midfielder? Yes (37 per cent), no (63 per cent)
How do you rate your club's list right now? 8.69 out of 10
What is your club's most pressing need? Tall defenders (50 per cent), small defenders (28 per cent)
Would you be comfortable if your club's first pick was up for trade this year? Yes (70 per cent), no (30 per cent)
Which best-23 player on your list would you be comfortable trading for the right price? Lachie Neale (47.9 per cent)
Who are your club's three untouchables? Logan Morris (75.4 per cent), Will Ashcroft (70.0 per cent), Harris Andrews (55.4 per cent)
If you could pick one rival player to trade in, who would it be? Nick Daicos (9.9 per cent), Zak Butters (5.8 per cent), Sam Taylor (4.9 per cent)
Are you comfortable with Lachie Neale leaving? Yes (83 per cent), no (17 per cent)
Are you comfortable with Zac Bailey leaving? Yes (nine per cent), no (91 per cent)
Should the Lions pursue Essendon defender Jordan Ridley? Yes (48 per cent), no 52 per cent)
How valuable is Logan Morris to Brisbane? Sign at any cost (77 per cent), sign but at the right price (22 per cent)
How do you rate your club's list right now? 6.79 out of 10
What is your club's most pressing need? Tall forwards (71 per cent), rucks (nine per cent)
Would you be comfortable if your club's first pick was up for trade this year? No (80 per cent), yes (20 per cent)
Which best-23 player on your list would you be comfortable trading for the right price? Jacob Weitering (21.9 per cent)
Who are your club's three untouchables? Jagga Smith (87.5 per cent), Harry Dean (66.7 per cent), Sam Walsh (56.8 per cent)
If you could pick one rival player to trade in, who would it be? Logan Morris (23.4 per cent), Nick Daicos (10.3 per cent), Zak Butters (7.6 per cent)
Should Carlton consider trading Patrick Cripps as part of its list build? Yes (11 per cent), no (89 per cent)
Should Carlton entertain a trade for Jacob Weitering if he wants one? Yes (51 per cent), no (49 per cent)
Which of the following veterans should play on? Mitch McGovern (44 per cent), Nick Haynes (43 per cent), Zac Williams (nine per cent), Adam Saad (four per cent)
Should Carlton chase Sydney free agent Joel Amartey? Yes (44 per cent), no (56 per cent)
In hindsight, how do you rate the Blues' 2025 trade period? 7.76 out of 10
How do you rate your club's list right now? 6.27 out of 10
What is your club's most pressing need? Tall forwards (51 per cent), inside midfielders (24 per cent), tall defenders (17 per cent)
Would you be comfortable if your club's first pick was up for trade this year? Yes (51 per cent), no (49 per cent)
Which best-23 player on your list would you be comfortable trading for the right price? Beau McCreery (16 per cent)
Who are your club's three untouchables? Nick Daicos (81.0 per cent), Josh Daicos (46.0 per cent), Brayden Maynard (25.4 per cent)
If you could pick one rival player to trade in, who would it be? Zak Butters (37.1 per cent), Ben King (10.7 per cent), Logan Morris (7.2 per cent)
What do you think of Collingwood's pursuit of Lachie Neale? He's just what the Pies need (34 per cent), we should sign him but only at the right price (42 per cent), would prefer someone younger (20 per cent), the Pies should go to the draft instead (four per cent)
Should the Pies be chasing Gold Coast's Ben King? Yes (52 per cent), no (48 per cent)
Which of the following veterans should play on? Jeremy Howe (36 per cent), Tim Membrey (30 per cent), Scott Pendlebury (27 per cent), Steele Sidebottom (seven per cent)
How valuable is Jordan De Goey to Collingwood? Sign at any cost (27 per cent), sign but at the right price (53 per cent), consider a trade while value is high (20 per cent)
How do you rate your club's list right now? 3.98 out of 10
What is your club's most pressing need? Tall defenders (52 per cent), inside midfielders (12 per cent), outside midfielders (12 per cent)
Would you be comfortable if your club's first pick was up for trade this year? Yes (25 per cent), no (75 per cent)
Which best-23 player on your list would you be comfortable trading for the right price? Zach Merrett (48.9 per cent)
Who are your club's three untouchables? Nate Caddy (78.7 per cent), Sullivan Robey (50.4 per cent), Sam Durham (44.7 per cent)
If you could pick one rival player to trade in, who would it be? Zak Butters (19.5 per cent), Nick Daicos (9.0 per cent), Lachie Neale (5.5 per cent)
Should the Bombers trade Zach Merrett at the end of this year? Yes (88 per cent), no (12 per cent)
How do you rate Essendon's decision not to trade Merrett last year? 5.88 out of 10 (the two highest responses were 10 (18.7 per cent) and 1 (15.3 per cent))
Should the Bombers entertain a trade for Jordan Ridley? Yes if the price is right (90 per cent), no he's contracted (10 per cent)
Should the Bombers entertain a trade for Elijah Tsatas? Yes if the price is right (66 per cent), no (34 per cent)
Should the Bombers consider trading Darcy Parish? Yes (92 per cent), no (eight per cent)
How do you rate your club's list right now? 9.13 out of 10
What is your club's most pressing need? Tall defenders (38 per cent), outside midfielders (22 per cent)
Would you be comfortable if your club's first pick was up for trade this year? Yes (75 per cent), no (25 per cent)
Which best-23 player on your list would you be comfortable trading for the right price? Sean Darcy (36 per cent)
Who are your club's three untouchables? Josh Treacy (76.4 per cent), Luke Jackson (72.4 per cent), Murphy Reid (61.9 per cent)
If you could pick one rival player to trade in, who would it be? Sam Taylor (14.1 per cent), Chad Warner (13.0 per cent), Kysaiah Pickett (11.6 per cent)
What should the Dockers do with Sean Darcy? Trade him while his value is still high (77 per cent), keep him, he's too good to lose (23 per cent)
Should the Dockers entertain a trade for Sam Switkowski? No, he's one of the team's unsung heroes (64 per cent), yes if the price is right (36 per cent)
How would you feel if Alex Pearce took up an offer from Tasmania ahead of 2028? Wish him well (61 per cent), don't want him to leave under any circumstances (39 per cent)
How do you rate your club's list right now? 7.86 out of 10
What is your club's most pressing need? Ruck (48 per cent), inside midfielders (28 per cent)
Would you be comfortable if your club's first pick was up for trade this year? Yes (80 per cent), no (20 per cent)
Which best-23 player on your list would you be comfortable trading for the right price? Brad Close (15.8 per cent)
Who are your club's three untouchables? Max Holmes (74.8 per cent), Bailey Smith (55.0 per cent), Connor O’Sullivan (50.1 per cent)
If you could pick one rival player to trade in, who would it be? Zak Butters (53.2 per cent), Rowan Marshall (15.5 per cent), Luke Jackson (5.1 per cent)
How important is landing Zak Butters for the Cats? 7.13 out of 10
Should the Cats chase Rowan Marshall again this off-season? Yes, we need an experienced ruck (72 per cent), no we've got enough young talent (28 per cent)
Should the Cats pursue Toby Greene as a free agent? Yes, he'll extend our premiership window (73 per cent), no, he's only got a couple of years left and we've got kids who need to play (27 per cent)
Do you want the Cats to pursue Zach Merrett? No, he'll cost too much in a trade (63 per cent), yes you can never have too many experienced midfielders (37 per cent)
How do you rate your club's list right now? 7.15 out of 10
What is your club's most pressing need? Small forwards (42 per cent), outside midfielders (19 per cent)
Would you be comfortable if your club's first pick was up for trade this year? Yes (77 per cent), no (23 per cent)
Which best-23 player on your list would you be comfortable trading for the right price? Ben King (54 per cent)
Who are your club's three untouchables? Noah Anderson (90.2 per cent), Matt Rowell (74.5 per cent), Jed Walter (21.6 per cent)
If you could pick one rival player to trade in, who would it be? Nick Daicos (18.4 per cent), Nick Watson (8.2 per cent), Murphy Reid (4.1 per cent)
Should the Suns hold on to Bailey Humphrey? Yes (58 per cent), no trade while his value is still high (42 per cent)
What should the Suns do if Ben King wants to leave? Force a trade (70 per cent), take the compensation pick (30 per cent)
Should the Suns entertain a trade for Charlie Ballard if he wants to leave? No, he still has lots to offer (51 per cent), yes there's strong demand for key defenders (49 per cent)
What should the Suns do with Jamarra Ugle-Hagan? Sign him for 2027 (87 per cent), move on – we've got enough key forwards (13 per cent)
How do you rate your club's list right now? 7.11 out of 10
What is your club's most pressing need? Ruck (28 per cent), tall forwards (26 per cent), inside midfielders (17 per cent)
Would you be comfortable if your club's first pick was up for trade this year? Yes (48 per cent), no (52 per cent)
Which best-23 player on your list would you be comfortable trading for the right price? Jesse Hogan (30.4 per cent)
Who are your club's three untouchables? Tom Green (67.1 per cent), Finn Callaghan (62.9 per cent), Sam Taylor (42.9 per cent)
If you could pick one rival player to trade in, who would it be? Nick Daicos (8.8 per cent), Rowan Marshall (7.4 per cent), Luke Jackson (5.9 per cent)
How do you feel about Toby Greene potentially playing for a rival club? Can't imagine it (56 per cent), I wish him well, he's been the club's greatest player (44 per cent)
How would you feel if Kieren Briggs departed as a free agent at the end of 2026? Not ideal (51 per cent), not a concern (25 per cent), a huge blow (24 per cent)
How do you rate your club's list right now? 7.80 out of 10
What is your club's most pressing need? Inside midfielders (51 per cent), outside midfielders (35 per cent)
Would you be comfortable if your club's first pick was up for trade this year? Yes (85 per cent), no (15 per cent)
Which best-23 player on your list would you be comfortable trading for the right price? Harry Morrison (12.5 per cent)
Who are your club's three untouchables? Nick Watson (88.2 per cent), Jai Newcombe (78.2 per cent), Will Day (72.0 per cent)
If you could pick one rival player to trade in, who would it be? Zak Butters (31.6 per cent), Nick Daicos (11.6 per cent), Zach Merrett (10.6 per cent)
How much do you want Ben King? 6.41 out of 10
How much do you want Zach Merrett? 6.67 out of 10
How hard should the Hawks go for Bailey Humphrey? Go hard, but don't overpay (50 per cent), only if it's a great deal for us (30 per cent), move on - he’s contracted for two more years (14 per cent), pay whatever we need to (six per cent)
Who should be the Hawks' No.1 target? Zach Merrett (40 per cent), Bailey Humphrey (36 per cent), Ben King (24 per cent)
How do you rate your club's list right now? 7.50 out of 10
What is your club's most pressing need? Tall defenders (45 per cent), tall forwards (17 per cent), inside midfielders (17 per cent)
Would you be comfortable if your club's first pick was up for trade this year? Yes (60 per cent), no (40 per cent)
Which best-23 player on your list would you be comfortable trading for the right price? Christian Salem (19.6 per cent)
Who are your club's three untouchables? Kysaiah Pickett (81.2 per cent), Max Gawn (55.0 per cent), Daniel Turner (48.0 per cent)
If you could pick one rival player to trade in, who would it be? Bailey Humphrey (19.8 per cent), Zak Butters (17.9 per cent), Nick Daicos (7.6 per cent)
How hard should the Demons go for Bailey Humphrey? Go hard, but don't overpay (64 per cent), only if it's a great deal for us (25 per cent), pay whatever we need to (seven per cent), move on - he's contracted for two more years (four per cent)
How would you feel if Tom Sparrow departed as a free agent at the end of 2026? It's a huge blow (80 per cent), disappointed but fair enough (16 per cent), not concerned (four per cent)
Should Melbourne trade Gold Coast's 2026 first-round pick? No (64 per cent), yes (36 per cent)
In hindsight, how do you rate Melbourne's 2025 trade period? 8.42 out of 10
How do you rate your club's list right now? 6.44 out of 10
What is your club's most pressing need? Tall defenders (93 per cent)
Would you be comfortable if your club's first pick was up for trade this year? Yes (84 per cent), no (16 per cent)
Which best-23 player on your list would you be comfortable trading for the right price? Zane Duursma (19.5 per cent)
Who are your club's three untouchables? Harry Sheezel (84.4 per cent), George Wardlaw (67.2 per cent), Luke Davies-Uniacke (41.4 per cent)
If you could pick one rival player to trade in, who would it be? Jacob Weitering (22.6 per cent), Harris Andrews (18.2 per cent), Sam Taylor (9.2 per cent)
Should the Kangaroos entertain a trade for Zane Duursma? Yes, if the price is right (70 per cent), no, he's an elite talent (30 per cent)
Do the Roos need another ruck to support Tristan Xerri? No (82 per cent), yes (18 per cent)
How much does North need another top-line key defender? 9.53 out of 10
How do you rate your club's list right now? 5.25 out of 10
What is your club's most pressing need? Tall defenders (29 per cent), inside midfielders (26 per cent), tall forwards (18 per cent)
Would you be comfortable if your club's first pick was up for trade this year? Yes (18 per cent), no (82 per cent)
Which best-23 player on your list would you be comfortable trading for the right price? Zak Butters (26.3 per cent)
Who are your club's three untouchables? Jason Horne-Francis (75.3 per cent), Connor Rozee (53.0 per cent), Zak Butters (42.5 per cent)
If you could pick one rival player to trade in, who would it be? Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera (17.5 per cent), Tom Sparrow (15.6 per cent), Nick Daicos (12.9 per cent)
How do you feel about the prospect of Zak Butters leaving as a free agent? Very disappointed (53 per cent), I wish him well (47 per cent)
Should the Power force a trade for Butters if he chooses to leave? Yes (96 per cent), no (four per cent)
If the Power forces a trade, what would be an appropriate deal for Butters? Three or more first-round picks (30.3 per cent), two first-round picks plus a player (9.8 per cent), pick No.1 plus another asset (5.3 per cent)
How important is it for Port Adelaide to re-sign Jordon Sweet? 8.44 out of 10
How do you rate your club's list right now? 4.91 out of 10
What is your club's most pressing need? Rucks (34 per cent), inside midfielders (18 per cent), tall forwards (18 per cent)
Would you be comfortable if your club's first pick was up for trade this year? Yes (51 per cent), no (49 per cent)
Which best-23 player on your list would you be comfortable trading for the right price? Jacob Hopper (46.5 per cent)
Who are your club's three untouchables? Sam Lalor (87.1 per cent), Taj Hotton (46.2 per cent), Tim Taranto (30.6 per cent)
If you could pick one rival player to trade in, who would it be? Zak Butters (51.1 per cent), Nick Daicos (7.0 per cent), Luke Jackson (4.4 per cent)
How do you rate Richmond's decision to throw a big-money offer at Zak Butters? 7.23 out of 10
If the Tigers are in a position to trade for Butters, what should they be willing to give up? Player and first-round pick (21.8 per cent), a top-five pick (20.4 per cent), two first-round picks (18.0 per cent)
Which of these premiership heroes should play on? Toby Nankervis (34 per cent), Nick Vlastuin (36 per cent), Tom Lynch (22 per cent), Dion Prestia (eight per cent)
How do you rate your club's list right now? 6.31 out of 10
What is your club's most pressing need? Tall forwards (80 per cent), tall defenders (10 per cent)
Would you be comfortable if your club's first pick was up for trade this year? Yes (60 per cent), no (40 per cent)
Which best-23 player on your list would you be comfortable trading for the right price? Rowan Marshall (22 per cent)
Who are your club's three untouchables? Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera (86.2 per cent), Callum Wilkie (53.1 per cent), Max Hall (45.0 per cent)
If you could pick one rival player to trade in, who would it be? Ben King (26.8 per cent), Zak Butters (8.0 per cent), Josh Treacy (7.3 per cent)
Should the Saints entertain trade offers for Rowan Marshall? Yes, but only if it's a great deal (66 per cent), no, he's contracted (29 per cent), yes, let him go (five per cent)
How confident are you Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera will re-sign for 2028 and beyond? 6.19 out of 10
In hindsight, how do you rate the Saints’ 2025 trade period? 6.82 out of 10
How do you rate your club's list right now? 8.06 out of 10
What is your club's most pressing need? Tall defenders (58 per cent), inside midfielders (24 per cent)
Would you be comfortable if your club's first pick was up for trade this year? Yes (70 per cent), no (30 per cent)
Which best-23 player on your list would you be comfortable trading for the right price? Joel Amartey (42.1 per cent)
Who are your club's three untouchables? Errol Gulden (88.9 per cent), Isaac Heeney (86.4 per cent), Chad Warner (58.3 per cent)
If you could pick one rival player to trade in, who would it be? Harris Andrews (13.2 per cent), Sam Taylor (10.0 per cent), Jacob Weitering (5.0 per cent)
How valuable is Joel Amartey to the Swans? Sign him, but only at the right price (59 per cent), let him go as a free agent if he wants to play elsewhere (37 per cent), sign at any cost (four per cent)
Which of these veterans should play on? Jake Lloyd (47 per cent), Dane Rampe (27 per cent), Harry Cunningham (26 per cent)
How confident are you Chad Warner will re-sign at the end of 2027? 6.39 out of 10
In hindsight, how do you rate the Swans' 2025 trade period? 8.17 out of 10
Note: These responses were given before five Swans players were banned last month
How do you rate your club's list right now? 5.24 out of 10
What is your club's most pressing need? Tall defenders (52 per cent), small forwards (25 per cent)
Would you be comfortable if your club's first pick was up for trade this year? Yes (27 per cent), no (73 per cent)
Which best-23 player on your list would you be comfortable trading for the right price? Liam Duggan, 24.3 per cent
Who are your club's three untouchables? Harley Reid (94.8 per cent), Willem Duursma (71.8 per cent), Jobe Shanahan (48.5 per cent)
If you could pick one rival player to trade in, who would it be? Chad Warner (21.4 per cent), Sam Taylor (21.0 per cent), Nick Daicos (7.9 per cent)
Should the Eagles go after another experienced free agent like Liam Baker or Brandon Starcevich? Yes (67 per cent), no 33 per cent)
After Harley Reid, who is the most promising of the Eagles' young guns? Willem Duursma (80 per cent)
How do you rate your club's list right now? 6.27 out of 10
What is your club's most pressing need? Tall defenders (88 per cent)
Would you be comfortable if your club's first pick was up for trade this year? Yes (82 per cent), no (18 per cent)
Which best-23 player on your list would you be comfortable trading for the right price? Buku Khamis (16.9 per cent)
Who are your club's three untouchables? Marcus Bontempelli (88.2 per cent), Sam Darcy (75.3 per cent), Ed Richards (74.1 per cent)
If you could pick one rival player to trade in, who would it be? Zak Butters (50.0 per cent), Harris Andrews (8.9 per cent), Jacob Weitering (8.3 per cent)
How much do you want Zak Butters? 8.66 out of 10
If the Bulldogs are in a position to trade for Butters, what should they be willing to give up? Two first-round picks (26 per cent), player and first-round pick (23 per cent), player and two first-round picks (22 per cent), three first round picks (11 per cent)
Which of these in-demand players would you least want the Dogs to lose? Tim English (68 per cent), Arty Jones (22 per cent), Buku Khamis (10 per cent)