NOTE: The following stories and reports are sourced from external media outlets and social platforms. They are a summary of trade speculation, and not the reporting of fact by the Melbourne Football Club.

THE 2026 AFL Trade Period is nearing its conclusion, but there is still plenty of work ahead for Tim Lamb and Melbourne’s list management team.

We’ve rounded up the latest reports and speculation from across the media and social media to keep you up to date.

Zane Duursma

What Tim Lamb has said:

“We’ve put forward a few options, which haven’t got it across the line yet, but we’re working hard to try and facilitate that trade,” Lamb said.

“Zane’s got potential… he’s skillful, makes good decisions, is clean, can use the ball well and can score.” Lamb said.

What the Media is saying:

Will McLachlan

What Tim Lamb has said:

“Everyone enjoyed watching Will play when he got picked in the mid-season draft,” Lamb said.

“Every club in Victoria would have tracked Will’s development at Brisbane. He had a pretty serious quad injury this year but had some strong VFL form.

“He was also behind the best medium and small forward group in the competition at Brisbane.”

“We think he’s got some promise to develop his game moving forward.”

What the Media is saying:

Jack Viney

What Tim Lamb has said:

“As far as I know, he’s still weighing up his options with his family. We’re aware there’s been interest from West Coast.”

“Nothing concrete at this stage. We’ll deal with that once we get a decision from Jack on what he wants to do.”

What the Media is saying:

Trent Rivers

What Tim Lamb has said:

“We’re aware there’s a level of interest from West Coast in relation to Trent. I spoke to his manager, Jason, this morning, but nothing is concrete.

Trent is still considering whether it’s something he wants to explore, and he’ll let us know in due course. Then we’ll work through it.”

What the Media is saying: