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West Coast Lands Starcevich in Three-Club AFL Trade as Allen Compensation Locked at Pick No. 2

The complex deal reallocated 10 picks to keep the Eagles’ free‑agency return intact, with Fremantle gaining capital to acquire Judd McVee.

Brandon Starcevich is a dual premiership player.
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Overview

  • AFL approval confirms Brandon Starcevich’s move from Brisbane to West Coast, with the defender signing a four-year deal.
  • Pick flow: West Coast received Nos. 12, 33 and 52; Brisbane received Nos. 16, 22, 44 and 50; Fremantle received Nos. 19, 23 and 46.
  • The trade was structured to avoid diluting West Coast’s free‑agency return, and Brisbane’s lodged paperwork has now delivered band‑one compensation at pick No. 2 for Oscar Allen.
  • Fremantle will on‑trade pick No. 23 to Melbourne to secure out‑of‑contract defender Judd McVee.
  • West Coast’s draft hand now features picks 1, 2, 12, 33, 37, 52 and 57, combining premium selections with an experienced premiership defender in their rebuild.