Recap: Trade period day three and latest free agency news Review the news, rumours and reaction from day three of the NAB AFL Trade Period [View the story "Live: Trade period day three and free agency latest " on Storify]Live: Trade period day three and free agency latest • Allen Christensen drops a bombshell on Geelong by requesting a trade• Giants, Hawks to thrash out O'Rourke move on day three of trade period• LISTEN NOW: Find out who's going where first on NAB AFL Trade Radio• Check out every completed move on the Trade Tracker• Where does your club sit in the indicative draft order?Storified by AFL· Wed, Oct 08 2014 05:21:43• Allen Christensen drops a bombshell on Geelong by requesting a trade • Giants, Hawks to thrash out O'Rourke move on day three of trade period • LISTEN NOW: Find out who's going where first on NAB AFL Trade Radio• Check out every completed move on the Trade Tracker• Where does your club sit in the indicative draft order?4.13pm: The Brisbane Lions are willing to part with picks No.5 and 25 for Collingwood midfielder Dayne Beams, but won't be giving up any senior players.Lions offer first two picks to Magpies for Dayne Beams - AFL.com.auLions happy to pay up for Dayne Beams but stars are off the table4.09pm: Adam Cooney's name has been bandied about for a possible trade today. Now Terry Wallace has called for the Bulldogs to move on the Brownlow medallist..@thelistmanager says @westernbulldogs should trade Cooney & pick 6 to get pick 3 or 4.Thoughts?http://t.co/Os8YF2nTGC#NABTradeRadioNAB Trade Radio4.06pm: Continuing the theme of supporter angst..."@AFL: The @westernbulldogs have expressed interest in @GeelongCats defender Tom Lonergan #TradePeriod" WORST. DECISION. EVER #shockerNick Bell4.01pm: Smart move by the Lions to announce a re-signing today with fans hungry for footy news. Stay tuned in an hour, we have some exciting news with another young Lion committing to the club!! Who could it be?!Brisbane Lions3.42pm: Paddy Ryder, Jason Winderlich, Leroy Jetta, Elliott Kavanagh and Kyle Hardingham have all indicated their wish to leave the Bombers this off-season. It's all getting a bit much for Benni.@EssendonFC I think if anyone else ask's to be traded I'm going to have a mental breakdown #DonTheSash #clapforchap #TradePeriodBenni Trew3.38pm: Brisbane Lions midfielder Tom Rockliff reckons he will be starstruck playing alongside some of the big names in the International Rules team. Fair to say he deserves to be there after averaging nearly 33 touches a game in 2014.Over the moon to represent Australia along side so many stars... Think I will be star struck in the change rooms! http://t.co/KrFG9B9TKBTom Rockliff3.34pm: AFL.com.au's Nick Bowen has confirmed that the Bulldogs have approached Geelong defender Tom Lonergan.Key Geelong defender Lonergan on the Dogs' radar - AFL.com.auThe Bulldogs have expresses interest in defender Tom Lonergan3.22pm: It's been a relatively slow trade news day, so far, but it's been a Wednesday of worry for some Cats fans with Allen Christensen keen to leave and the Western Bulldogs trying to lure Tom Lonergan.@tomlonergan13 @GeelongCats pretty devastating day with all of this #TradePeriod news. Will be v. upset if Lonergan leaves the club.Ally Van Schilt3.16pm: Wishful thinking from Boomer given his history with Freo's tagger Ryan Crowley? Tweet me @TravKing_AFL to get involved in the discussion as we wait on the edge of our seats for a trade to happen.'Hopefully the Fremantle and Perth crowd even get behind me" says @Boomer_29 #InternationalRules #gofreoFremantle Dockers3.13pm: Here's Nathan Schmook's yarn on the International Rules side picked to face the Irish in Perth.Cream of the crop: all-star team named to face the Irish - AFL.com.auFour premiership Hawks join All Australians in squad to face IrelandKeep an eye out for the International rules side that's going to take on Ireland in Perth on November 22nd ... gun players everywhere! @AFLJoel Selwood3.06pm: The Australian squad for the International Rules Test in Perth in November has been announced. It includes seven current AFL captains and two former skippers. Every player has been named in the All Australian team during their career.The squad: Grant Birchall (Haw), Travis Boak (Port), Luke Breust (Haw), Patrick Dangerfield (Ade), Dustin Fletcher (Ess), Nat Fyfe (Fre), Robbie Gray (Port), Brendon Goddard (Ess), Brent Harvey (NM), Luke Hodge (Haw), Kieren Jack (Syd), Steve Johnson (Gee), Jarrad McVeigh (Syd), Sam Mitchell (Haw), Leigh Montagna (St K), Nic Naitanui (WC), Nick Riewoldt (St K), Tom Rockliff (Bris), Joel Selwood (Gee), Brodie Smith (Ade), Nick Smith (Syd), Harry Taylor (Gee), Jobe Watson (Ess) and Chad Wingard (Port).Lyon says running power & pace is an important element, & adds the Aussie team is a collection of 'competitive beasts' #InternationalRulesFremantle Dockers2.41pm: Gold Coast list manager Scott Clayton has released the following statement on behalf of the Suns regarding Alan Christensen's request to be traded from Geelong. "Clearly the market was surprised at Allen's request," Clayton said. “Out of respect to Geelong, we will wait for them to consider their options before we settle on a position or make further comment."2.35pm: While speculation continues to swirl over how Dayne Beams will get to the Brisbane Lions and the clubs keep wheeling and dealing in an attempt to make it happen, the man himself is showing little worries while holidaying in the US with two Pies and a Giant. Last night it was confirmed Beams is not interested in going to Gold Coast and the Suns expect the premiership Pie to head to the Lions - if a trade happens at all. Welcome to the states @srs91 @dasheryoung #tripwiththelads #matesforeverDayne2.20pm: West Coast CEO Trevor Nisbett says the Eagles have fielded "a number of enquiries but nothing has come to fruition yet". - On Travis Varcoe: The Eagles are "very interested in his services" to help address a midfield leg speed deficiency but understand there are a lot of other clubs in the same boat. They expect him to remain in Victoria and don't appear confident of securing him. - On Kane Lucas: Nisbett isn't sure if he's met with Craig Vozzo yet but understands the Eagles have made an expression of interest. Says Lucas is still weighing up whether to stay at Carlton or go home to WA. - On Callum Sinclair: Says he's a contracted player and expects him to tell them if an offer that would produce more opportunities came up. - On Beau Waters: Expects him to play on in 2015 and the Eagles have their "fingers crossed his body will be able to hold up". - On Scott Selwood and Will Schofield and their links to Victoria: "They have stronger links to West Coast now." All in all, seems pretty quiet over at the Eagles. Eagles back in the queue for VarcoeListen to West Coast CEO Trevor Nisbett on NAB AFL Trade RadioNisbett: There hasn't been anything thrown up to us that we could say we're categorically going after (in this trade period) #NABTradeRadioNAB Trade Radio2.08pm: Slow-moving deals are starting to frustrate one of our resident trade/free agency experts ... and others.Two and a half days into trade period now and not a single deal done #giveussomethingNick Bowen@AFL_Nick Its not the last hour yet !BrettSo much talk but no action. Trade week needs to be cut from 2 weeks to 1.Kane Cornes1.45pm: Reports are emerging the Western Bulldogs are pursuing Geelong's 2011 premiership defender Tom Lonergan. Probably not a lot Cats can do about Christensen wanting out, but you wouldn't let Lonergan go too would you? #tradeweek #CatsChristopher Abbott1.42pm: The MCG's facelift is well underway ... The task of laying 20,000 square metres of turf has begun: http://t.co/oWAlULEIp3Melbourne Cricket Gd1.18pm: Former Western Bulldog and recent Norwood premiership player Matt Panos is hopeful of another AFL opportunity after starring in the SANFL Grand Final last month.Panos played as a forward with the Bulldogs but has developed into a big bodied midfielder who told Trade Radio he feels like he is now better prepared for life at the elite level. He will attend the South Australian state screening this week in the hope of being drafted again. 12.59pm: Not much happening on the trade table...yet. We're scratching around and maybe clutching at straws, but is this a sign that GWS' Kristian Jaksch could get his preferred move to Carlton?“@afahour: @KristianJaksch happy 20th bday KJ and we @JebFahour look forward to seeing you back home” Nice msg from @CarltonFC director!Mitch Cleary12.48pm: Allen Christensen's manager Tim Hazell has released a statement after the revelation the Cat has asked to be traded to a Queensland club.“In response to widespread media enquiries, and in line with a Geelong statement earlier today, I can confirm that Allen Christensen has told the club he wishes to continue his AFL career elsewhere," the statement read.“It is decision taken purely for personal reasons. He simply feels that at 23 he wants a fresh start to his football elsewhere. We will work through this process with the club in the hope of securing an outcome satisfactory to both parties. No further comment will be made at this time.”How many more surprises this trade period? Beams, Christensen and Ryder.... #TradePeriod #AFLTradesPete Anderson12.35pm: AFL.com.au writer Damian Barrett believes Mark Thompson might have blown his chances of becoming senior coach at Essendon and Gold Coast.12.30pm: Ex-Melbourne coach Mark Neeld, now the talent manager at Eastern Ranges, joins NAB AFL Trade Radio.- Neeld says potential No.1 pick Christian Petracca has his head screwed on and has handled the pressure with aplomb. He says he has the physique to play most of the season next year, but believes too much importance is placed on their ability to play straight away. @TravKing_AFL With Christensen wanting to go QLD way & Clark to Geel, thoughts on Melb getting involved in a 3 way? Frawley gone, Sauce in?Tom Lut12.13pm: Geelong has released a (very) brief statement regarding wantaway small forward Allen Christensen. "Allen Christensen has expressed a desire to continue his career elsewhere due to non-football reasons. "The club is considering its position in relation to Allen's request."12.07pm: Some great photos have turned up on the Port Adelaide website of the players on holidays. Robbie Gray and a heavily-tattoed Tom Logan seen here in Cancun with Chad Cornes. Cornes has let himself go a bit since retiring last year.Good morning from the Bersantai @robbiegray_9 @tomlogan44 #struggling #sorryhitchycornsey@TravKing_AFL surely @melbournefc can land Garlett and Lumumba today those deals seem so straight forward... #getmeinvolvedSam macpherson11.55am: As reported by AFL.com.au last month, Kyle Hardingham is seeking a trade from Essendon in search of stability and more opportunities. Hardingham's management group has reportedly notified rival clubs of the 26-year-old's desire to find a new home amid the Bombers' supplements scandal fall-out."Kyle is looking for stability. The issues surrounding the club at the moment have worn him down," a statement released by Hardingham's management to The Age said. Hardingham played just eight games in each of the past two seasons.11.50am: Some hot debate about what exactly Allen Christensen is worth. He turns 24 in May. Christensen recently had his second bout of back surgery and only played eight games this year, but he's played in 65 career games and starred in the 2011 premiership season..@NathanBrown_07: I would consider a top 10 pick for Allen Christensen. You have to consider his talent, a premiership player #NABTradeRadioNAB Trade RadioPlayers want to follow the sun to Brisbane/Gold Coast and get paid the big bucks... who wouldn't! #AFLTrades #TradePeriodJoel Chris11.40am: He's been linked to Collingwood as part of the Dayne Beams trade, but Brisbane Lions young gun James Aish is preparing for a big pre-season at the Queensland club.He's in good knick and off season training has just started! @JamesAish http://t.co/4ESW0BAXjYSam Mayes11.36am: Listen in below as Brisbane Lions CEO Greg Swann reveals his club would be very interested in recruiting Geelong's Allen Christensen.Greg Swann confirms Suns want ChristensenListen to Brisbane Lions CEO Greg Swann on Trade Radio11.23am: The 24-man Australian squad to play in the International Rules series will be announced today by assistant coach Ross Lyon at 12pm Perth time (3pm ADST). The Test against the Irish will be played at Patersons Stadium on November 22.11.20am: Gold Coast currently holds picks No.8, 15, 29, 47, 49 and 66 in the NAB AFL Draft. With the Lions tied up in the Dayne Beams trade, the Suns could be the frontrunners for wantaway Cat Allen Christensen.Confirmation now from both @GoldCoastSUNS & @brisbanelions they fielded calls from Allen Christensen's management re a move northMitch Cleary10.54am: Trade Period has been a little slow off the mark for Shaun's liking. Once the first domino falls we might see a bit more action.Exclusive photo of @AFL fans waiting for deals to happen during the #TradePeriod. http://t.co/5wopnmLAwWShaun Curnow10.40am: North Melbourne director of football Geoff Walsh joined the lads on NAB AFL Trade Radio earlier. He denied Levi Greenwood has been "squeezed out" by free agency signings Jarrad Waite and Shaun Higgins.Free agents didn't force Greenwood out, says North - AFL.com.auRoos' new free agents didn't force Levi Greenwood out, club says10.19am: Greg Swann on Trade Radio says he only heard this morning that Allen Christensen wanted to leave Geelong.Christensen wants a move to Queensland - AFL.com.auGeelong's Allen Christensen wants a move to a Queensland team- Swann says the Lions would be "very, very interested" in Christensen but it's only very early days. "He's a seriously good player".- The Lions and Collingwood have opened talks on Dayne Beams. The Lions say pick No.5 and some of the quality players the Pies are asking for is "way overs". Swann thinks pick No.5 and possible a second-round pick, the Lions have 25, is a better deal.- The Lions want "something pretty good" - possibly a pick in the 20s - from GWS for two-time best and fairest Joel Patfull.- There's been minimal interest in Daniel Merrett and the Lions expect to keep the key defender.10.16am: Brisbane Lions CEO Greg Swann about to join the guys on NAB AFL Trade Radio for an update on discussions on Dayne Beams and Allen Christensen's out-of-the-blue request for a trade to a Queensland-based club.Wednesday trade winds - Bombers bid for Giant, a potential Varcoe-Lumumba-Clark deal, and Cooney shock - http://t.co/ykRnnXsPCV #TradePeriodAFL10.03am: G'day and welcome to AFL.com.au's live blog of day three of the Trade Period. We're still awaiting the first non-free agency move, will today be the day? There were a few interesting tidbits floating around overnight, including the surprise news that Brownlow medallist Adam Cooney's name has been raised in discussions between the Western Bulldogs and Carlton. Meanwhile, Geelong small forward Allen Christensen has reportedly asked for a trade to a Queensland-based club for personal reasons. Headline trades for Paddy Ryder to Port Adelaide, Mitch Clark to Geelong, Dayne Beams to the Brisbane Lions and Levi Greenwood to the Magpies might gain more traction today. Don't forget Heritier Lumumba to Melbourne, Jason Winderlich to Richmond and quite a few other potential trades are bubbling along as well. No doubt some from left-field will be thrown into the mix before day's end – so let's get into it. Get involved with the discussion by tweeting me @TravKing_AFL and flick through any thoughts or questions.
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