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HAWTHORN could finally be in a position to land Jaeger O'Meara, with Gold Coast considering accepting the Hawks' latest offer for the young star if it can snare an established midfielder during the final stages of the NAB AFL Trade Period.
The Hawks are understood to have offered the Suns picks No.10 and No.48 – their first two selections at this year's NAB AFL Draft – at a meeting on Tuesday.
The Suns had previously demanded experienced players from the Hawks to complete the deal, but the clubs have been unable to agree on someone who is prepared to move to the Gabba.
The Hawks' draft hand is relatively bare after their trade with St Kilda last Friday that secured pick No. 10 but cost them picks No. 23 and No.36 and their future first-round pick.
However, the Suns might be prepared to bend on their player demand if they can secure one from another club.
O'Meara last month requested a trade after five years and 44 games with the Suns, and remains committed to getting to the Hawks.
Essendon, which holds the No.1 pick in this year's pre-season draft, continues to be linked with the 22-year-old, but industry sources suggest the Bombers have little chance of convincing O'Meara to change his mind.
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The Suns are in a reasonable position to land 24-year-old Adelaide midfielder Jarryd Lyons, who cemented a spot in the Crows line-up in 2016 playing 20 games.
They already have selections No.4, No.8, No.24, No.26 and No.44 and are expected to secure pick No.6 from Richmond for Dion Prestia, which would give them a strong hand at the NAB AFL Draft or, potentially, to make a late bid for a senior player.
The Suns picked up Pearce Hanley and pick No.67 from the Brisbane Lions on Tuesday morning in a deal that cost them picks No.22 and No.30.
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Lyons, who has played 55 games with the Crows, met with Gold Coast in Melbourne on Tuesday and appears to have narrowed his choice to joining the Suns or remaining with the Crows.
It is likely any deal for Lyons would be for a third-round draft pick, with the Suns holding selection No.44.
Carlton and Adelaide finally made some progress in their Bryce Gibbs talks in a meeting on Tuesday morning.
The Crows' pick No.13 has been on the table since last week, but attempts to finalise a deal have been stymied by the Crows' inability to come up with a player to satisfy the Blues.
Out-of-contract midfielder Lyons was the first Adelaide player put on the table, but Carlton set its sights on Charlie Cameron and Mitch McGovern, targets the Crows quickly ruled off limits.
The clubs look most likely now to reach an agreement if Adelaide adds a future pick to pick No.13.
In one scenario, the Crows would give the Blues their future first-round pick and receive Carlton's future second-round pick back. But it is also possible Adelaide could simply throw in its future second-round pick.
If the Gibbs deal is completed, Carlton will look to centre its proposed trade for Giants key defender Caleb Marchbank around pick No.13 rather than its own first-round pick, No.5.
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Dion Prestia should become a Tiger on Wednesday after Gold Coast and Richmond inched closer to a deal.
The Tigers' pick No.6 will form the basis of the trade, with the clubs fine-tuning a second-round pick swap on Tuesday night that should conclude the deal.
As part of that swap, Gold Coast will give Richmond either pick No.24 or No.26 in exchange for the Tigers' 2017 second-round pick.
Out-of-contract Swan Xavier Richards and his manager, Phil Mullen, had phone conversations with several Melbourne-based clubs on Tuesday, but a genuine suitor for the versatile big man has yet to emerge.
Mullen told AFL.com.au on Tuesday night he was hopeful Richards would find a new home by the trade deadline of 2pm on Thursday.
Giants forward Will Hoskin-Elliott remains intent on a move to Collingwood despite North Melbourne's continued interest.
The Magpies' pursuit of Hoskin-Elliott has been compromised by the fact they are reluctant to give up their first pick in this year's draft, No.28, because they need to preserve points to match father-son bids for Callum Brown and Josh Daicos.
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However, they are likely to offer their future second-round selection for 2011's No.4 draft pick.
If the Giants and Magpies cannot reach a deal, Hoskin-Elliott will most likely serve the final year of his contract at Spotless Stadium next season, given GWS expects to be able to clear sufficient salary cap space through the departures of Paul Ahern (North Melbourne), Cameron McCarthy (Fremantle) and Jack Steele (St Kilda), and the expected exits of Marchbank, Jarrod Pickett (both Carlton) and James Stewart (Essendon).
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Western Bulldogs midfielder Nathan Hrovat remains open to a move to North Melbourne or Carlton, but the Roos looked better placed to clinch a deal with the Dogs before the end of the trade period.
While the Blues are trying to secure Gibbs and Marchbank and broker a satisfactory trade with Geelong for Zach Tuohy, North looks to have little else on its plate and could look to seal a deal with the Bulldogs while Carlton's main focus is elsewhere.
Port Adelaide has still not fielded genuine interest for ruckman Matthew Lobbe and the 27-year-old looks almost certain to stay with the Power.
Midfielder Brendon Ah Chee is also set to stay, with the club on Tuesday saying it was unlikely he would make his way to Gold Coast to play alongside brother Callum next year.
Port is unlikely to pursue any players in the final two days of the trade period, but, like a number of clubs, is keen to improve its draft position through pick swaps if possible.
Collingwood looks set to land Melbourne defender Lynden Dunn for a late draft selection after meeting the Magpies on Tuesday morning.
The 29-year-old has one year of his contract with Melbourne remaining, but has been exploring opportunities after playing just four senior games in 2016.
The Magpies were also monitoring Fremantle defender Alex Silvagni, but their expected two-year deal for Dunn will be tied up before Thursday's deadline.
Zach Tuohy remains a Geelong target with the out-of-contract Blue likely to make his way to Simonds Stadium in a deal that looks likely to involve a Geelong player.
Billie Smedts, who has had a shocking run with injury in recent seasons, is one player that has been linked to the Blues.
Although the chances of Fremantle forward Hayden Ballantyne getting to West Coast remain remote, they have not been entirely dismissed with a day and half of the trade period remaining.
Richmond also will look to get a deal done with the Sydney Swans for promising young ruckman Toby Nankervis, who made a decision early this week to join the Tigers.
Fellow tall Nathan Vardy has attracted interest from several clubs but might remain a Cat in 2017.
West Coast had identified Vardy as a candidate to address its need for a ruckman, but could now turn to Drew Petrie to fill that vacancy.
As of Tuesday night, Petrie was yet to hear from the Eagles, who have identified big men as their priority this trade period.
Michael Hibberd's proposed move to Melbourne should eventually be finalised in exchange for a second-round selection, but Essendon is refusing to accept the Demons' offer of their 2017 second-round pick.
Essendon list manager Adrian Dodoro said on Tuesday the Bombers wanted Melbourne's second-round pick in this year's draft, currently pick No.29.
Inside midfielder Cam Ellis-Yolmen looks likely to remain at Adelaide next season to serve the final year of his existing contract. The 23-year-old played just two games this season after playing 11 in 2015, but is prepared to stay at West Lakes and fight for senior opportunities next year.
Emerging key defender Kaiden Brand is close to re-signing with Hawthorn.
Brand, 198cm, enjoyed a breakthrough 2016, playing 11 games after making his debut in round seven against Richmond, and has attracted rival interest in a market where tall defenders are strongly in demand.
But the 22-year-old from South Australia has decided his future lies at Waverley.
With Thursday's 2pm deadline looming, it would take a significant turn of events for Brett Deledio to make his way to Geelong.
The Cats have not budged in their strong preference to keep midfielder Josh Caddy, all but closing the door on a trade for Deledio.
The 29-year-old has expressed his desire to leave Punt Road, but could now be forced to serve the final year of his contract before becoming a free agent.
