Overview
- The AFL awarded West Coast a band-one compensation pick at No.2 after Brisbane lodged free-agency paperwork for Oscar Allen, giving the Eagles picks one and two.
- A three-club deal sent Brandon Starcevich to West Coast and Judd McVee to Fremantle, with Brisbane, Fremantle and the Eagles swapping late first- and second-round selections.
- Clubs structured Starcevich’s move as a trade rather than free agency to avoid diluting West Coast’s compensation for losing Allen.
- Eagles list boss Matt Clarke said the club is unlikely to trade pick one but will listen to offers, as West Coast progresses moves involving Deven Robertson, Campbell Chesser and Liam Ryan.
- Clayton Oliver is leaning toward GWS after touring the club, with Collingwood engaging as a suitor and a decision expected within 24–48 hours, while debate grows over the fairness of West Coast’s pick No.2 compensation.