Every morning during the player movement period (encompassing trade and Free Agency), collingwoodfc.com.au will publish ‘Pies in Print’ which will keep Magpie supporters informed on what is being written about what the club may do with its list in major newspapers around the country.

Friday 25 October
“West to head north as Lions restore some pride”
Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Emma Quayle - The Age
“Collingwood's young forward Jackson Paine is a strong chance to be traded to the Lions for Patrick Karnezis in a direct swap on the final day, pending the outcome of a medical by the Lions.”

“Paul Chapman: we can win the flag next year”
AAP - The Age
“Two more Lions are likely to leave on Friday, with Billy Longer keen to go to St Kilda and Collingwood trying to strike a deal for Patrick Karnezis.”

“AFL trade period updates: Thursday, 24 October”
Edited by Scott Spits and Stathi Paxinos - The Age
“(Graeme) Allan was in a brighter mood when discussing Taylor Adams however, having little hesitation to label him a future leader at Collingwood. 'I'm happy to pump up Taylor,' he said. 'He could captain that club.'”

“Crameri signs amid Lions exodus”
Michael Warner and Scott Gullan - Herald Sun
“Collingwood has offered tall forward Jackson Paine as a straight swap for out-of-contract Brisbane youngster Patrick Karnezis. Karnezis is in demand with North Melbourne also showing interest and have offered pick 47 to the Lions. But the 21-year-old, who grew up in Hawthorn, wants to play for the Magpies and is expected to make it to the Westpac Centre even if the straight swap doesn't eventuate.”
 




Thursday 24 October
“Shaw sweetener secures Pies swap”
Emma Quayle - The Age
“Collingwood's willingness to pay a "minimal" percentage of (Heath) Shaw's 2014 contract was crucial in the deal finalised on Wednesday afternoon, with the paperwork to be lodged with the AFL on Thursday...the club has recruited (Taylor) Adams and Jesse White this off-season, and has committed to signing Tony Armstrong as well as a delisted free agent should the Swans cut him as expected. They and North Melbourne are chasing uncontracted Lion Patrick Karnezis.”

“Malthouse joins chase for Everitt”
Jake Niall - The Age
“While Carlton clearly has interest, it is not going overboard in its pursuit of Everitt, who had shaped as another casualty - along with Shane Mumford, Jesse White and probably Tony Armstrong - of Sydney's Franklin-induced salary cap squeeze.”

“Bombers re-sign two more but Crameri in limbo”
AAP - The Australian
“Meanwhile, Collingwood and Greater Western Sydney have agreed to exchange players Heath Shaw and Taylor Adams.”

“Pies to pay Shaw wage”
Michael Warner and Scott Gullan - Herald Sun
“Adams, 20, who played 31 games in two years at the Giants, said the idea of playing for a "big club in Melbourne" sold him on the move.”

“All Wednesday's trade news and whispers”
Nathan Schmook and Ashley Browne - afl.com.au
“Pat Karnezis, meanwhile, could still reach his preferred club of Collingwood, despite interest from North Melbourne, which was considering offering its third round selection (No. 47 overall) for the midfielder. The Magpies have two picks within the top 10 but their next selection is pick No. 67.”
 










Wednesday 23 October
“Blues close to Docherty deal”
Jake Niall and Emma Quayle - The Age
“Carlton will pick up Brisbane Lions midfielder Sam Docherty for pick 33, while North Melbourne has made a bid for another departing Lion in Patrick Karnezis, who is keen to join Collingwood...North has offered the Lions pick 47 for Karnezis, who has been in the sights of Collingwood, which does not have a pick in the third round after completing its complicated three-way deal with West Coast and Sydney for Jesse White and the trading of pick 11 for pick six.”
 

Tuesday 22 October
“Lamb chops Sydney, joins Giants as Pies snare White”
Michael Gleeson and Emma Quayle - The Age
“(Kurt) Tippett ultimately joined the Swans via the pre-season draft, while White went on to have his best-ever season playing alongside him in the Swans' forward line...Collingwood and GWS have made no substantial ground in discussions over a trade involving Heath Shaw to the Giants and Taylor Adams to the Magpies.”

“Crameri trade deal in a pickle”
Scott Gullan and Michael Warner - Herald Sun
“(Derek) Hine was confident the stand-off with the Giants about the trading of Heath Shaw would be resolved in the coming days. The Pies want to recruit Taylor Adams, a former No. 13 draft pick, in a straight swap for Shaw, but the Giants are pushing for a sweetener in the form of draft picks.”

“White sees opportunity at Pies”
AAP - The Australian
“White, 25, enjoyed the best of his seven seasons with the Swans in 2013, playing 15 matches and kicking 20 goals. Twelve months earlier, he had been linked with a move to Adelaide as part of the deal that saw Kurt Tippett join Sydney, but that never eventuated.”








Monday 21 October
“Pies swoop again”
Scott Gullan - Herald Sun
“Collingwood is poised to pull off a first-round draft pick bonanza for the second year in a row...in a three-way deal likely to be finalised today, the Pies have netted the No. 6 pick from West Coast in exchange for No. 11, and also secured Sydney forward Jesse White. Collingwood will send No. 31 to the Eagles while Sydney will receive West Coast's pick No. 44, which lands White at the Westpac Centre. The Pies will also give up pick No. 49.”

“Five days and counting...”
Matt Windley - Herald Sun
“Patrick Karnezis: Collingwood has flagged interest in the young forward, but the Lions have been preoccupied with plenty of other youngsters who want out.”

“Michael Gleeson's club-by-club guide to the trade period”
Michael Gleeson - The Age
“(Collingwood) will confirm on Monday a trade of picks 11 and 31 to West Coast for picks 6 and 44. They will pass on 44 to Sydney for Jesse White. Will also trade for Patrick Karnezis from Brisbane for a late pick - 49 or 67.”

“Free-thinking Pies”
Matt Windley - Herald Sun
“Collingwood chief executive Gary Pert says clubs are struggling to reconcile club and player needs in the era of free agency. A Magpies delegation of Pert, coach Nathan Buckley and football manager Rodney Eade met officials from Manchester United while in England for a sports leaders conference this month.”

Saturday 19 October
“Lion Billy Longer set to become a Saint”
Jason Phelan - The Age
“The Swans and Pies remain in talks over Jesse White. "There's no real hold-up there, it's just that there's been a lot going on," manager Ben Williams said.”

Friday 18 October
“Bombers and Saints keen to entice Longer”
Michael Gleeson, Emma Quayle, Jake Niall - The Age
“Collingwood and Greater Western Sydney met for the first time to discuss a trade of Heath Shaw to the Giants with the Magpies intent on a straight swap of players and the Giants wanting to switch their pick 19 for Collingwood's 11 to sweeten the deal. Collingwood has rejected that claim.”

“Shaw-Adams deal should be a straight swap”
Emma Quayle - The Age
“Heath Shaw is 27, a known quantity who has been offered and accepted an enormous contract. Taylor Adams is a 20-year-old who could be anything but may not, and either way won't earn nearly as much money as Shaw will in the next five years. This trade has straight swap written all over it.”

Thursday 17 October
“Magpies dig in over Shaw-Adams straight swap”
Sam Edmund - Herald Sun
“Collingwood is yet to relent on a sweetener in the Heath Shaw-Taylor Adams trade as it emerged the Pies could snare the No. 6 draft pick. Amid a range of complex scenarios, the Pies have discussed exchanging their picks 11 and 27 for West Coast's sixth...the deal would ensure Collingwood would spearhead its draft assault with picks 6 and 10, but the Pies last night suggested they would want more before pulling the trigger.”

“Demons zero in on Vince”
Emma Quayle - The Age
“The Giants would like to separate the two deals - trading Adams for Collingwood's pick 10 or 11 (the Dale Thomas compensation pick) - but Collingwood would prefer a straight swap, or a trade involving a switch of later picks. The Pies are also in line to secure Swans Jesse White and Tony Armstrong, and possibly Brisbane's Patrick Karnezis. The Crows' refusal to trade (Ricky) Henderson means the Magies still have pick 27 up their sleeve, though that choice could be worked into a trade where the club moves inside the top 10 in the draft order.”

“AFL trade period updates: Wednesday 16 October”
Stathi Paxinos and Will Brodie - The Age
“Perhaps Patrick Karnezis will remain a Lion: "Collingwood's the club that has shown some interest there but if I was to be honest I'd say it hasn't been strong interest," Kerr said.”

Wednesday 16 October
“Collingwood interested in Brisbane forward Patrick Karnezis”
Herald Sun, 10.31am
“Karnezis has been linked to Collingwood but Lions talent manager Rob Kerr said that interest had only been lukewarm. "Collingwood's the club who's shown some interest there, but if I was to be honest I'd say it hasn't been strong," Kerr told SEN on Wednesday. "So that one's kind of sat down the order a fair bit".”



“Giant swap can close Shaw deal”
Jon Ralph and Mark Hayes – Herald Sun
“Collingwood might only require a simple swap of second and third-round picks to acquire Taylor Adams for Heath Shaw. The Pies will secure the young Greater Western Sydney star. Statistics show that while he was selected at pick 13 in the 2011 National Draft, he has been the second-best performer from that crop behind Port Adelaide's Chad Wingard.”

“Shaw and Vince add depth to the Giants”
Greg Denham – The Australian
“Shaw, who turns 28 next month, has agreed to leave the Magpies on a five-year deal with Greater Western Sydney. In return, Collingwood appears certain to gain midfielder Taylor Adams, who has played 31 games for the Giants and was sought by several Victorian clubs. But that deal could also include a third club, Sydney, which would send two uncontracted players, Jesse White and Tony Armstrong, to Collingwood.”

“Trade Winds: Wednesday”
Jacqui Reed – afl.com.au
“A simple swap of draft picks could be all it takes to ensure Taylor Adams lands at Collingwood and sends Heath Shaw to Greater Western Sydney...one option could see the Pies swap pick 27 for the Giants' pick 35. That third round pick could then be used to get Jesse White to Collingwood.”
 

Tuesday 15 October
“Shaw's Giant leap”
Mark Robinson and Jon Ralph – Herald Sun
“Heath Shaw will be at Greater Western Sydney next year. The Collingwood premiership player last night chose the Giants over Geelong and Essendon...A trade with Taylor Adams, who wants to return to Victoria, is almost a certainty, as well as draft picks.”

“Shaw set to take some Giant strides”
Michael Gleeson – The Age
“Collingwood will now strike a deal with the Giants in a trade that is expected to involve young out-of-contract midfielder Taylor Adams, who has already asked the Giants to facilitate the trade for him to the Magpies. Collingwood is likely to seek to do a direct swap of the two players while GWS is likely to seek an additional exchange of draft picks.”

“Heath Shaw ready to link with his brother in Sydney”
The Australian
“"A number of other clubs were chasing Heath so for him to say he wants to join the Giants is a great endorsement of the club and the direction we are taking," GWS coach Leon Cameron said in the statement.”
 



Monday 14 October
“The Barometer: AFL trades edition”
Gilbert Gardiner – Herald Sun
“The Magpies are waiting on Heath Shaw to decide which club he would like to be traded to - Geelong and GWS Giants the likely destinations. Once that's sorted, the Magpies can move on Giants midfielder Taylor Adams (Geelong also interested), Sydney utility Jesse White and Adelaide swingman Ricky Henderson. Delisted Magpie Darren Jolly has attracted interest from St Kilda.”

“Polec trade drags on”
Michelangelo Rucci – The Advertiser
“Key trades on the cards this week are with St Kilda midfielder Nick Dal Santo (possibly to North Melbourne), Geelong premiership hero Paul Chapman (to Essendon) and former team-mate James Podsiadly (to Fremantle) and contracted Collingwood defender Heath Shaw's search for a new home.”

“Veteran Black to play on for Lions”
Greg Denham – The Australian
“Karnezis is likely to join Collingwood, Polec will play with either Adelaide or Port Adelaide, while Yeo will also return home and continue his career with West Coast or Fremantle.”

Sunday 13 October
“Dew still a Swan, Longer might stay a Lion”
Jason Phelan – The Age
“The retention of Longer would be a big win for the club, which is trying to exact the best return for want-away Lions Sam Docherty, Jared Polec, Elliot Yeo and Patrick Karnezis...Karnezis remains likely to find his way to Collingwood.”

Saturday 12 October
“Franklin has the domino effect”
Michael Gleeson – The Age
“Saints coach Scott Watters has already has some discussion with Darren Jolly - who played at the Magpies when Watters was a line coach - and he may yet appeal as a short-term ruck...Meanwhile, Heath Shaw and Nick Dal Santo watch on as the ripples settle and they consider jumping in and making another splash in the pool.”

“Delisted Collingwood ruckman Darren Jolly tests at St Kilda”
Jay Clark and Michael Warner – Herald Sun
“Axed Collingwood ruckman Darren Jolly was tested by St Kilda's medicos yesterday and emerged as the most likely fill-in for the departed Ben McEvoy.”

“Carlton set to secure Brisbane young gun Sam Docherty”
Jay Clark and Michael Warner – Herald Sun
“The Blues are not in the race for Heath Shaw. Shaw's manager Ben Niall suggested there was a chance he could be at Visy Park next season, citing his close relationship with (Mick) Malthouse as a potential factor. But (Carlton CEO Greg) Swann was adamant Shaw would not be a Blue next year and rang Niall in the afternoon to clarify the club's stance.”
 



“Trade wrap: All Friday's whispers and news”
Ashley Browne, Peter Ryan and Nathan Schmook – afl.com.au
“Shaw has been linked to the Giants as part of a deal that would send midfielder Taylor Adams to Collingwood, but Niall didn't rule out Shaw remaining with the Magpies in 2014.”

“Adelaide's Bernie Vince meets with Demons”
Peter Ryan – afl.com.au
“The Crows Ricky Henderson is also known to be open to the option of returning to Victoria. His name had been linked with Collingwood but the Magpies suspect it might be hard for them to find a suitable trade with Adelaide.”

Friday 11 October
“Hawks secure big man Ben McEvoy from St Kilda”
Michael Gleeson and Emma Quayle – The Age
“St Kilda boldly traded ruck Ben McEvoy as part of a move that will see it end up with three draft picks inside the top 20 and recruit another mature ruckman such as Darren Jolly...Essendon has been linked with contracted Adelaide utility Ricky Henderson, but many clubs have told the Crows they are interested in the Victorian so a potential move to Windy Hill would take some work and clubs have had limited discussions about him...Heath Shaw is expected to choose next week between Greater Western Sydney or Geelong.”

“Carlton is desperate to make a big bang next season”
Jon Ralph – Herald Sun
“Heath Shaw (now discounted), Shane Savage (now a Saint), Taylor Adams (likely Collingwood-bound), Paul Chapman (still a real chance) and James Podsiadly (a fall-back option) are joined by Sam Docherty, Brent Staker, Daniel Cross, Viv Michie.”

“Hawks swoop to grab McEvoy from Saints”
Greg Denham – The Australian
“Mature ruckmen in line for a fresh start at the Saints include Darren Jolly and contracted pair Melbourne's Mark Jamar and Geelong's Trent West.”

“Andrew Krakouer was disappointed at being excluded from the International Rules”
Jon Ralph – Herald Sun
“But Krakouer remains determined to keep his AFL career alive and is hopeful of being picked up as a rookie in coming weeks.”

“Trade Winds: Friday”
Cameron Noakes and Harry Thring – afl.com.au
“Sydney Swans forward Jesse White's move to Collingwood appears inevitable, after he moved to Melbourne, but don't rule out Geelong.”

Thursday 10 October
“Trade Wrap: all of Thursday's big news”
Nathan Schmook and Peter Ryan – afl.com.au
“Shaw's decision is likely to determine how quickly a deal for Greater Western Sydney's Taylor Adams - who is happy to get to Collingwood or Geelong - gets done ”
 

“Lions weigh up trade for Dogs' Giants”
Emma Quayle – The Age
“Sydney pair Jesse White and Tony Armstrong remain destined for Collingwood, possibly bundled together for a draft pick, while the Swans will trade Shane Mumford to Greater Western Sydney reasonably cheaply, given the Giants could acquire him for nothing using the pre-season draft. The Magpies also loom as the likely new home for Giants on-baller Taylor Adams.”


“Adams to wait on Shaw”
Warwick Green – Herald Sun
“The deal involving Magpies premiership defender Heath Shaw is expected to determine whether Giants midfielder Taylor Adams ends up at Geelong or Collingwood.”

“Magpies praise Daisy”
Glenn McFarlane – Herald Sun
“Collingwood's concerns over the state of Dale Thomas' ankle meant it could offer him only a performance-based contract as opposed to Carlton's guaranteed $2.8 million four-year deal, with the option of a fifth season.”

“Dees trade Jamar as clean-out continues”
Greg Denham – The Australian
“While acknowledging interest in Collingwood's Heath Shaw, Geelong yesterday denied it had offered the halfback a contract.”

Wednesday 9 October

“Bombers re-sign Colyer for two years”
Matt Murnane – The Age
“Dodoro also confirmed the Bombers were keen on departing Collingwood defender Heath Shaw, but admitted it would be difficult to organise a trade.”
 

“Magpies close on deal for White”
Jon Ralph – Herald Sun
“Collingwood and Sydney have committed to striking a deal on key forward Jesse White as the Pies grow confident of luring Giants midfielder Taylor Adams...Collingwood is also considering Adelaide's Ricky Henderson, Sydney's Tony Armstrong and Brisbane's Patrick Karnezis.”


“Cats a giant lure for Shaw”
Scott Gullan – Herald Sun
“Shaw met Geelong captain Joel Selwood for a beer recently and is understood to feel as if he would fit nicely in the blue and white hoops.”

“Blues will take a look at Podsiadly”
Emma Quayle, Jake Niall – The Age
“Docherty has the interest of Essendon and Carlton, but he is considered to be a low priority for both clubs, while (Patrick) Karnezis should make his way to Collingwood, possibly for a third- or fourth-round pick.”


“It's complicated - period”
Eliza Sewell – Herald Sun
“Collingwood: Heath Shaw is heading out the door with interest from GWS and Geelong, with Essendon a distant third.”

“Kangaroos summon Shinboner spirit”
Jon Pierik – The Age
“Geoff Walsh, the former football boss at Collingwood who quit in July, will now hold that important role at the Kangaroos, having been chief executive at Arden Street from 2002-06.”

“Favourite son Burns to reunite with Magpies”
Matt Murnane – The Age
“Burns, considered a stoppage and clearance specialist, has informed West Coast that he will return to the club he once captained and gave 265 games of service over 14 seasons.”

“Pies coach coup”
Warwick Green – Herald Sun
“The structure does not include a coaching mentor-type role, a position earmarked for (Mick) Malthouse in 2012-14 but effectively filled over the past two seasons by Rodney Eade.”

Tuesday 8 October
“Greater Western Sydney launches bold bid to secure Collingwood defender Heath Shaw”
Scott Gullan – Herald Sun
“Greater Western Sydney has launched a bold $4 million play for disgruntled Collingwood defender Heath Shaw. After being jilted by Buddy Franklin, the Giants have zoned in on Shaw with a deal believed to be around $800,000 a season for five years...Geelong is still leading the race there and has also put in an attractive four-year dead to the 27-year-old....A trade between the GWS and Collingwood is the most likely scenario should Shaw give it the green light as GWS hard nut Taylor Adams wants a return to Victoria.”
 


“Sewell on the market”
Emma Quayle and Michael Gleeson – Herald Sun
“Collingwood defender Heath Shaw is overseas, and unlikely to settle on a new club this week. His choice will likely be between Greater Western Sydney and Geelong, with the Giants offering a bigger contract. The Cats' first-round pick - No. 15 - would be enough to secure the trade, and also position the Magpies to land uncontracted Giant Taylor Adams. Geelong is also interested in Adams.”

“Essendon says it won't trade David Myers, is talking to Collingwood about Heath Shaw”
Eliza Sewell – Herald Sun
“Dodoro said the club had spoken to Heath Shaw but he admitted a deal was unlikely to get done.”
 

“Collingwood has three days to respond to Carlton offer for Dale Thomas”
Eliza Sewell – Herald Sun
“Speaking at Melbourne Airport before flying out on a holiday with some soon-to-be former teammates yesterday, Thomas said it was the "right time to move on" from the Magpies.”

“Dale Thomas confident of a fresh start at Carlton”
Jon Pierik – The Age
“Dale Thomas says he has endured a "tough couple of years" at Collingwood but looks forward to reinvigorating his career at Carlton next season.”

“Club-by-club guide to the trade period”
Matt Murnane – The Age
“Sydney's Jesse White would be a great get, but Ricky Henderson (Adelaide) is also an option. Speaking of great gets, the Pies are also a contender for emerging GWS midfielder Taylor Adams, and that would be massive.”

“AFL set to rubber-stamp Lance Franklin's move to Sydney, Carlton sweats on Dale Thomas”
Gilbert Gardiner – Herald Sun
“Expect the Pies to seek out another forward during the trade period with Ricky Henderson (Adelaide) and Jesse White (Sydney) the leading contenders.”

“Travis Varcoe certain to stick with Cats”
Greg Denham – The Age
“Gold Coast also rejected reports that it is interested in out-of-favour Magpies defender Shaw, who is on the move.”

“No hard feelings in Thomas' Blues switch”
Courtney Walsh – The Australian
“He's got a fantastic group there at Collingwood and he's going to steer them in the direction he wants. I (Dale Thomas) wish those boys all the best of luck.”

Monday 7 October
“I'll miss rat pack: sad Swan”
Michael Gleeson – The Age
“Swan said the list changes were a reality of modern professional sport.”

“Open for business”
The Herald Sun
“Dale Thomas: The Blues and Thomas could confirm move as early as today - $2.8 million, four-year contract has been mooted...Heath Shaw: Plenty of suitors - only question is where out-of-favour Pie begins new football life.”

Sunday 6 October
“Shuey good fit for Pies, Dees”
Glenn McFarlane – Herald Sun
“It is understood Collingwood is one of the clubs very keen to secure Shuey, and he would add significantly to the Magpies' midfield in the absence of Dale Thomas, who is almost certain to join Carlton this week.”

“Hawks Buddy compo unfair”
Mark Hayes – Herald Sun
“Pickering said yesterday a pick at the end of the first round for Hawthorn - currently No.19 after Collingwood lost free agent Dale Thomas to Carlton, for whom the Magpies could be compensated by pick No.12 - was unfair.”

“Upon this rock”
Jake Niall – The Age
“Dale Thomas is making the hazardous move from Collingwood to Carlton. In the minds of one club's supporters, that's akin to Anakin Skywalker hooking himself up to a breathing apparatus.”

Saturday 5 October
“Departing Pies miss award night”
Michael Gleeson – The Age
“Dale Thomas and Heath Shaw are yet to officially leave Collingwood but indicating just how much of a formality that is, neither attended the club's best-and-fairest count on Friday night. Both players were invited but chose not to attend the Copeland Trophy, mindful of the distraction they would cause.”

Friday 4 October
“Dale Thomas to sign four-year deal with Carlton”
Jake Niall – The Age
“Collingwood's decorated midfielder Dale Thomas is set to join Carlton as a free agent, with the Blues about to secure him on a four-year deal worth close to $700,000 a season.”

“Fans faithful, but players paid to believe”
Jake Niall – The Age
“Thomas' destination ensures there will be more emotion about his departure, since Collingwood-to-Carlton remains an iron curtain for the faithful of both clubs.”

“St Kilda is angry Collingwood President Eddie McGuire tried to snare Nick Riewoldt”
Michael Warner – Herald Sun
“St Kilda is up in arms over attempts by Collingwood President Eddie McGuire to snare Nick Riewoldt. The Saints have slammed McGuire for making direct contact with their skipper about a possible switch to the Magpies.”

“Collingwood free agent Dale Thomas almost certain reunite with Mick Malthouse at Visy Park”
Sam Edmund – Herald Sun
“But Carlton officials today admitted they had not been notified Thomas was joining the club, only saying they were "hopeful" of securing a deal.”

Thursday 3 October
“Buddy deal has player movement up in air”
Michael Gleeson – The Age
“Five Victorian clubs - Collingwood, Carlton, Richmond, Geelong and Essendon - have met with the inside midfielder (Greater Western Sydney's Taylor Adams). Collingwood, Carlton and Essendon are understood to be slightly favoured because of the fact they are most likely to be able to do a deal that would satisfy the Giants.”

“Recruiting Shane Mumford is consolation for the Giants”
Courtney Walsh – The Australian
“Carlton will officially lodge its offer to secure Collingwood's Dale Thomas under free agency this week, the Blues national recruiting manager Shane Rogers told the league's Trade Radio. "We haven't made that formal yet, we're waiting to hear back from his manager," he said. "We're quietly confident we might be able to do something there, then obviously Collingwood has the chance to match that offer."”

“Pies culture change”
Jon Ralph – Herald Sun
“Eight players will have new contracts announced when Thomas and Shaw officially exit, with the Pies waiting on the final financial figures and contract lodgments.”

Wednesday 2 October
“Franklin snubs suburban sprawl for sun and sand”
Michael Gleeson – The Age
“The Franklin decision changes the landscape. Do the Giants now look at Dale Thomas? He answers the need of a high-profile player who has flair, and is theoretically gettable as an out-of-contract free agent. The Giants are extremely interested in Thomas' teammate Heath Shaw, and a source said they would now be more aggressive in their chase of him.”

“Buddy's $10 million, back-ended bonanza”
Michael Gleeson – The Age
“Jesse White has told the club (Sydney) he wants to be traded to a Victorian club - probably Collingwood - and Mumford and young first-round draft pick Jed Lamb are still unsigned.”

“Sydney's Franklin coup a terrible look for the AFL”
Jake Niall – The Age
“In hindsight, one can see why Sydney held off on the Mummy, why Andrejs Everitt wasn't contracted (and is up for grabs) and why Jesse White's bags are packed, with a ticket to Collingwood.”

Tuesday 1 October
“Shaw weights up several options to fly Magpie nest”
Michael Gleeson – The Age
“Top four clubs in contention for the Collingwood defender (Heath Shaw) include Geelong and premier Hawthorn. The Hawks’ interest in Shaw, and capacity to afford him, is likely to hinge on whether Lance Franklin stays or goes.”

“Talking shop”
Jon Pierik – The Age
“The club (St Kilda) on Monday dismissed speculation that Riewoldt could be traded, amid suggestions Collingwood had been interested in the reborn forward. In a succinct statement, the Saints said: “Nick Riewoldt will not be traded.”

“Brown to stay a Pie”
Mark Hayes – Herald Sun
“Hine said the deal would be finalised when the Magpies had dealt with the contacts of Dale Thomas and Heath Shaw, both of whom could depart the club.”

“North could nab Dal for free”
Jon Ralph – Herald Sun
“He (Hine) said the club would not trade Dayne Beams under any circumstances,”

“Who would Melbourne clubs need to give up for Tom Boyd?”
Herald Sun
“Collingwood: Has Travis Cloke and will get Sydney’s Jesse White, but would need to hand up a player such as Steele Sidebottom or Dayne Beams. Unlikely.”

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