Hawk forwards Aidan Schubert and Sam Butler will become Gold Coast players as early as Monday as the Suns bolster their forward line following the loss of Ben King to Hawthorn.
Schubert agreed to a five-year deal last week as the Suns brokered a deal which enabled them to accept compensation for the loss of King, while a Friday visit to the Gold Coast convinced Butler, whose brother Dan played in the 2017 flag at Richmond under Suns coach Damien Hardwick, to also make the move.
Butler is looking for more opportunities after being unable to cement a spot in the Hawks' line-up during his six seasons at the club. A shocking broken leg in 2024 hampered his progress as Nick Watson, Dylan Moore and Jack Ginnivan became Hawthorn's dynamic trio of small forwards.
The Hawks will enter 2027 with Ben King, Jack Gunston, Mitchell Lewis, Mabior Chol and Calsher Dear as key forwards. Gunston and Chol will be entering the final year of their contracts.
They are likely to receive second-round draft picks in exchange for the young Hawk forwards.
Meanwhile, Richmond remains in the hunt to land Port Adelaide's pick No.5, which is on the table as the Power determine what picks they need to land academy prospect Dougie Cochrane, who is expected to attract a bid with Essendon's first pick.
The Tigers want to maximise their stock of young talent before Tasmania participates in the 2027 national draft.
Essendon are considering making a bid for Geelong midfielder/forward Gryan Miers in the final days of the trade period.