.This year's gamer action period shapes to be all about the guardians, as updates appeared on 6 potentially-available backmen. And while a host of backmen are tipped to transfer this year, there might be one goliath nightclub-- in despairing need of protective encouragements-- left in the stumble. In Fox Footy's digital-only edition of Midweek Tools, Herald Sun reporters Jay Clark, Jon Ralph and also Scott Gullan pondered the futures of 6 possibly-on-the-move protectors. See the very best coverage of the 2024 AFL finals, along with pro review and every game until the Grand Final LIVE with no ad-breaks during the course of play, on Kayo. New to Kayo? Beginning your free of cost test today > Semi FinalIMAGINE WHAT YOU MIGHT BE ACQUIRING RATHER. For Free and confidential support telephone call 1800u00a0858u00a0858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.Greene pledges to prevent potential frays|00:54 Chip HAYNESThe 2020 All-Australian, that has viewed his senior chances at the Giants decrease over the last few years, is counted on to bind a move to Carlton as a freelance this off-season-- providing a much-needed increase to cry' meandering defence. "I believe most of us expect him to become at Carlton," Ralph said to Midweek Implements's digital-only segment. "He's on a back-ended deal this year of about a thousand bucks, and we just have to say that his normal wage has to do with $500,000. He's done it selflessly. "However you look at him at Carlton as a freelance. If they produced Dan Houston as that interceptor as well as rebounder, you receive Chip Haynes, you (have) Jacob Weitering, you (possess) Mitch McGovern-- I think it helps make a lot sense for a gamer you do not have to lose hope a choice for." Haynes has participated in merely 8 senior video games this season-- the equal-lowest tally of his occupation along with his 2012 and also 2014 campaigns. He participated in 9 VFL games this year for worthwhile standards of 31.4 fingertips and 11.0 scores. While the 32-year-old has actually been reimbursed handsomely during his 13-year GWS period, Ralph thinks the electrical's primary purpose at this stage set of his career is actually participating in frequent footy in an effective AFL edge. "They (the Blues) can easily pay him whatever they wish," Ralph proceeded. "He is actually gotten really good amount of money around his agreement I presume, now, he would like to play elderly video games-- he intends to possess some modicum of excellence. You can not perform it playing VFL for GWS. It's a brilliant step, acquire him in at the best location, as well as possibly huge upside. "I believe they may get both (Haynes and also Houston). I presume that Haynes absolutely will be there, and also Houston along with some reconfiguration of the earnings limit proceeding some of the players we have actually referred to-- they can certainly afford them each." Keane shuns Pies to visit Crows|00:38 HARRY PERRYMANThe out-of-contract GWS electrical has a magnificent alluring promotion being in front of him coming from Slot Adelaide-- supposedly larger than battling deals coming from Hawthorn and also GWS-- that is actually eager to lure the New South Welshman to Alberton this off-season. "Six-year deal at Slot Adelaide at approximately $850,000, I think the Hawthorn package as well as the GWS offer are (at) concerning $600,000," Ralph mentioned on Fox Footy. "I presume Port Adelaide's viewpoint is actually 'you guys receive put up on the 6th year or even the $850,000, yet when they are actually freelances ... that is actually OK, given that the front-ending of it, if they can easily succeed us a premiership, our company are actually all right with that said'. You're not offering away a first-round draft choice, to ensure that's their view. "At the moment, I would presume that he intends to participate in midfield ... effectively, he's not burglarizing the Port Adelaide midfield, he is actually certainly not getting into the Hawthorn midfield, and also we understand he's certainly not in the GWS midfield. "I presume it's less of a monetary situation for him, but when you're being actually provided 6 years at $850,000 (due to the Power)-- you're most likely avoiding 1.5 million to remain (at GWS)-- that is actually extremely hard." The Collingullie product has been an essential pinion in GWS' defensive-half switches, capturing a career-best 4.2 rebound-50s to support 18.1 disposals as well as 4.9 proofs every activity around 20 elderly suits in 2024. Is 3rd gathering deal responsible for Bailey's trade?|03:54 ISAAC CUMMINGGiven the danger of Houston's shift this off-season, the Electrical power haven't quit their rebounder activities at Perryman, with Ralph additionally saying the nightclub's significant passion in a GWS teammate. "He's been actually provided four years (to stay) at GWS-- (he's) another gamer that Slot Adelaide is really interested in, a four-year-deal," Ralph said to Midweek Tackle. "He boots it effectively, he's very reliable, he is actually had a couple of accidents at the moment-- and that's a problem for clubs like Gold Shore, who is booting his tires early." However, Clark disclosed Slot's cross-town competitors were actually likelier to land the flanker's services. "I am actually listening to Crows," Clark told Fox Footy. "I assume Adelaide might get Isaac Cumming, and that will cover a very hectic business period for them. "( They're) actually taking a look at Jack Lukosius and also Alex Neal-Bullen-- they possess said all year that they want to create big relocate this year's profession period ... I think Isaac Cumming is actually significantly out there at Adelaide right now." Unpleasant hamstring concerns have actually restricted the Broken Hill item to 5 elderly video games, yet he returned to play in GWS' qualifying ultimate loss to Sydney final Saturday-- capturing 16 disposals, four deals with as well as three inside-50s. Payne still an opportunity to deal with Giants|01:08 ADAM TOMLINSONThe off-contract Satanic forces guardian is actually extensively assumed to leave as a freelance this Oct-- with the emphasis now switching to his landing location. After finishing at the Giants with three successive seasons of at least 24 elderly games, Tomlinson's Melbourne tenure have not been anywhere near as productive-- playing no more than eight activities every time over recent four years, consisting of 8 in 2024. "At Melbourne, he was actually definitely incapable to develop themself throughout the year," Clark stated. "We understand his best footy is actually most likely responsible for him, therefore where performs he land? "Street Kilda is actually one club that has actually been pointed out for Tomlinson. I also ask yourself (regarding) Collingwood could he end up there?" Ralph wondered: "Due to the fact that they (the Saints) believed Josh Battle was their man, all of a sudden, hang on, there may not be way too many quality players out there-- is it late for all of them to attempt and get a Fight like-for-like listed here?" Clark responded: "Difficult. That is actually why Tomlinson and also Dan Houston-- I know it's a various function-- factor is, Fight was two gamers in one considering that he might obstruct in defence and also he could utilize the ball therefore properly. That is truly difficult to compose." Cerra a profession period view?|01:05 JAYDEN LAVERDEThe just employed player on this list, Laverde's Essendon package goes through next time just before he is entitled totally free agency. But in the middle of files he and ally Jake Stringer were refuted longer-term bargains due to the Bombers, the pro crucial defender may be offered as an exchange aim at. Gullan gotten in touch with Laverde as well as St Kilda a "match", naming the out-of-favour Dougal Howard. "The trouble for the Saints is they have actually lost faith in Dougal Howard," Gullan informed Midweek Gear. "He's there, he visited coming from Slot Adelaide, (as well as) Ross Lyon is actually not his ideal supporter. (The Saints) need to find an individual, and Laverde, as we know, he's got links there-- he matches the expense, doesn't he? "Comparable size, he may play that role, so I would assume Laverde at St Kilda is actually the suit that our team're truly mosting likely to appear (out) for." The idea of a three-year offer for the 28-year-old was drifted-- the 131-gamer has actually played at the very least 19 elderly games in each of the past four periods, featuring 21 this year for Brad Scott's Dons. "I would not comment on social media"|02:19 ALEX KEATHWith fellow key-position backman Buku Khamis penning a two-year expansion on Tuesday, Gullan feels Keath's future at the Western Bulldogs is shadowed. "He runs out contract, and as we know, he's out of the staff," he began. "Buku Khamis has re-signed, Rory Lobb's ended up being the greatest centre-half-back in regulation football for six full weeks ... I believe Alex Keath will be actually readily available perform you think any person will take him?" Clark said he would certainly be actually "shocked" to view competing suitors for Keath, while Ralph specified: "he will certainly locate a rookie offer someplace". The 32-year-old participated in the Bulldogs from Adelaide in 2019, but after dipping into least 15 senior suits in every period between 2020-23, Keath took care of only 5 AFL games this year-- as well as 11 VFL trips. Was McCartney's fine as well delicate or decent?|02:11 COLLINGWOOD'S 'SIGNIFICANT ACHILLES HEEL' The Midweek Outfit door likewise reviewed Collingwood's setting when it come to hunting protective talent to assist captain Darcy Moore-- particularly after Irishman Mark Keane recently kept away from a possible Pies come back to remain an Adelaide Crow. "They had a crack at Smudge Keane, who has actually remained at Adelaide on a three-year package ... I only stress for Justin Leppitsch (Collingwood's present list supervisor), because he would certainly be actually checking out that back six that was a huge defect which was actually revealed so consistently throughout the season in the Collingwood back fifty percent. "They require somebody to try and straighten all of them up and assist deliver assistance for Darcy Moore, but internally, exist any type of wonders they can swing? Can Charlie Administrator turn up ... is there a wildcard? Can Reef McInnes (aid)? "Unless they go and also acquire a Toby Pink like North Melbourne from the condition organizations ... I ask yourself whether this is just about the top goal for Justin Leppitsch as well as the Collingwood control team." Ralph incorporated: "Their Achilles heel is actually considerable, and it does not look like they're mosting likely to complete that gap." The abovementioned Tomlinson, Laverde and Keath impend as affordable prospective outdoors aim ats for the Pies to take into consideration. Collingwood presently conducts Picks 33, 48 as well as 51 at this Nov's national draft.