There are a number of talents whose futures are uncertain, including Dan Houston, Clayton Oliver, and Bailey Smith, according to the first day of the AFL trade period.

When it comes to the Dan Houston AFL trade agreement for Collingwood, the number thirteen draft pick that Gold Coast has might be the key that unlocks the transaction.

On the other hand, the Suns were keeping their options open as the trade period began on Monday, and they were also attempting to sign Richmond standout Daniel Rioli.

Three days after finishing third in the Demons’ best-and-fairest voting, Melbourne forward Alex Neal-Bullen was transferred to Adelaide for pick number 28. This was a move that was anticipated and came about as a result of the deal.

Jack Darling, a veteran key forward from the West Coast, was traded to North Melbourne in exchange for the number 67 selection acquired by the Kangaroos.

Houston, a defender for Port Adelaide who has been named to the All-Australian team twice, and Bailey Smith, a midfielder for the Western Bulldogs, are two of the most prominent names in the league who are attempting to arrange trades before the deadline of October 16.

Rioli, along with his teammates Shai Bolton (who will go to Fremantle) and Liam Baker (who will move to West Coast), seeks new residences. In spite of this, the Tigers have stated that it is up to other clubs to negotiate contracts for the three players who are currently under contract, while Jack Graham, who was a restricted free agent, has signed with the Eagles.

Monday was dominated by conversations about Houston, who is interested in becoming a member of a club headquartered in Melbourne.

Because Joe Richards is interested in joining Port Adelaide, Collingwood is hopeful that this will assist them in securing Houston.

During the opening of the trade period, Richards, who has only appeared in nine games for Collingwood, made his request to join the Power official.

It is possible that the Suns’ number thirteen choice will be put to use if they are successful in their pursuit of the Magpies’ defender John Noble.

Houston, who has three years left on his deal, has been linked to the Magpies, Carlton, and North Melbourne. His contract extends for another three years.

Daniel Rioli, a defender for Richmond, is also curious about the possibility of working with Damien Hardwick, his former coach, at Gold Coast.

The head of the Suns’ roster, Craig Cameron, has dropped hints that players like Collingwood and Richmond might be in the running for the thirteenth pick.

“Our plan with pick 13 is to deal with clubs that we need some players from,” Cameron stated in his interview.

When Collingwood list manager Justin Leppitsch arrived at Docklands Stadium on Monday, he stated that his club was “very” interested in Houston.

“We’d love to see him in our colours next year but there’s obviously a lot to play out over the next 10 days or so,” Leppitsch explained to reporters.

It has been brought to the attention of Nick Austin, the manager of the Carlton, that Houston has not yet chosen his preferred club.

“I’m assuming we’re in the mix, but he wants to get back to Melbourne — that’s clear,” Austin stated to reporters.

Chris Davies, the head of power football, stated that Houston was aware that any agreement in question had to be beneficial for the club.

“He hasn’t ruled anyone out, nor have we asked him to rule anyone out yet,” Davies stated to reporters.

“The fact that there are numerous teams that are interested in a player is a favorable situation for us to be in.

“I would imagine they’ll work themselves up into some sort of fever pitch … that they’ll be willing to give us what we do want.”

During this trade season, Smith has revealed that he is interested in joining Geelong, and if this deal is successful, it will be one of the most significant trades that has ever been made.

Sam Power, the list manager for the Bulldogs, made it abundantly apparent that they would make a significant offer for Smith.

“We believe that Bailey is worth a great deal,” he stated. “We expect a lot for Bailey.”

In addition, Geelong planned a meeting with Clayton Oliver, a dissatisfied midfielder for Melbourne, at the farm of Rhys Stanley, a standout player for the Cats, the previous week.

On the other hand, the Demons reiterated on Friday’s best and fairest night that Oliver, who was present at the event, is not the subject of any potential trade negotiations.

Blair Hartley, the manager of the Tigers football team, responded to questions regarding the trade period and Rioli, Bolton, and Baker by getting right to the point.

“It’s really on other clubs … to come to us,” he explained to reporters.

With one year remaining on his contract with the Bombers, Jake Stringer, who plays for Essendon, has expressed some initial interest in joining GWS. Stringer is looking for a higher level of security than he presently has.