{
  "id": 12014157,
  "title": "Live: AFL trade period officially opens as stars eye blockbuster moves",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/live-afl-trade-period-officially-opens-as-stars-eye-blockbuster-moves-12014157",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T21:28:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News",
    "slug": "abc-news",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-05/afl-trade-period-october-5-live-blog/107226666"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Live coverage begins as the AFL trade period officially opens, with stars like Zak Butters, Zach Merrett and Ben King chasing blockbuster moves. Two-time Brownlow Medallist Lachie Neale, confirmed to join Collingwood during the free agency window, is set to bolster the Magpies' already impressive midfield alongside Nick Daicos. Jesse Hogan is expected to complete his move to Collingwood, further strengthening their forward line if he can maintain his fitness. Flynn Riley, a ruck who was drafted by Carlton in the mid-season draft, has also requested a trade to Collingwood. The Pies have an early draft pick in this year's draft, which is unlikely to be moved, and Geelong is reportedly willing to send pick 14 and a player for Rowan Marshall, but the Saints are hesitant to part with pick 8. The trade period is open until 8pm AEDT on Wednesday, October 14, with every club's list manager passing through the media zone to answer questions.",
  "summary": "The AFL trade period officially opens as stars like Zak Butters, Zach Merrett and Ben King chase blockbuster moves. Follow all the news and debate live.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "ABC News",
        "title": "What to look for during the AFL trade period",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/what-to-look-for-during-the-afl-trade-period",
        "published": "2026-10-04T21:13:14.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "AFL trade period day one: Saints put hefty price tag on ruckman",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/afl-trade-period-day-one-saints-put-hefty-price-tag-on-ruckman-12014183",
        "published": "2026-10-04T22:02:45.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "AFL trade period day one: Saints put hefty price tag on ruckman",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/afl-trade-period-day-one-saints-put-hefty-price-tag-on-ruckman",
        "published": "2026-10-04T22:02:45.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}