A significant trade deal involving Collingwood, Port Adelaide, and Gold Coast could reshape player rosters this off-season, with four key players and several draft picks at stake. Ongoing discussions among these clubs have brought Joe Richards, John Noble, Jack Lukosius, and Daniel Houston into the spotlight, all of whom are contemplating moves away from their current teams.
Richards has expressed a desire to join Port Adelaide, while his teammate Noble is looking to make a switch to Queensland. At the same time, Lukosius is aiming to leave Gold Coast, potentially heading to Alberton. Houston, who is interested in moving to Victoria, has caught the attention of Collingwood, Carlton, and North Melbourne. This intricate trade could simultaneously fulfill multiple aspirations for each team, especially with Houston reportedly favoring a transfer to Collingwood, which could catalyze an agreement.
Reports suggest that Houston, a two-time All-Australian, is leaning towards a return to his home state, making the prospect of a trade more appealing. If this move materializes, it could facilitate the Power’s acquisition of both Lukosius and Richards. Collingwood has previously proposed a deal involving their first-round picks for 2025 along with Noble in exchange for Gold Coast’s Picks 13 and