Jaeger O'Meara

Fremantle will be without ruckman Luke Jackson against Port Adelaide, as the club struggles with a growing injury list.

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has defended the club's list strategy despite a Hawks icon's fears the club is "broken".

Hawthorn will pay around $750,000 to cover the salaries of Tom Mitchell and Jaeger O'Meara, despite neither playing for them.

Jaeger O'Meara has spilled on the trade that saw him offloaded from Hawthorn to Fremantle on Wednesday night.

The AFL trade period reached its conclusion in dramatic fashion, playing host to eight finalised deals in the last 90 minutes.

Kane Cornes believes Hawthorn will have a tough time getting equal value for Tom Mitchell and Jaeger O'Meara in a trade.

Brisbane has opened up on the Lions' struggle to lure mature-age ruckman Darcy Fort from the Cats during the trade period.

The Crows have responded to Sydney's latest Jordan Dawson offer, while the Hawks have aren't happy with a certain rumour.

Ben McEvoy will lead a six-man leadership team as the 37th club captain in Hawthorn's rich history.

Richmond has been held goalless for the second consecutive opening quarter, this time in a loss against Hawthorn.