Overview

• A source familiar with negotiations says Hawthorn midfielder James Worpel intends to use restricted free agency to join Geelong on a reported four-year deal.
• The ex-Geelong Falcon from Bannockburn has told Hawthorn he will depart after 148 games across eight seasons, including a 2019 best-and-fairest win.
• Hawthorn’s midfield depth includes Jai Newcombe, Will Day, Conor Nash, Josh Ward and Cam Mackenzie, and the club has met Essendon captain Zach Merrett.
• Dual premiership Lion Callum Ah Chee has requested a trade to Adelaide, while Connor Budarick wants a move to the Western Bulldogs and Deven Robertson to West Coast.
• David Misson has quit as St Kilda’s head of football, leaving the Saints, Gold Coast and Port Adelaide in the market for new football department leaders.