Given that Carlton and Collingwood are the two teams that are most likely to be involved in a trade for Port Adelaide star Dan Houston, Gold Coast’s current pick of 13 is thought to be very important.
The Suns are willing to exchange their first-round selection for the best offer, and analysts speculate that Collingwood might add John Noble to bolster the offer. Pick 13, along with a few other picks and Joe Richards’ intriguing potential, could help the Magpies lure in the Power.
Port Adelaide, who has already extended a three-year contract offer to Richards, sees him as a valuable target. Along with a few draft picks, the 24-year-old could be a major player in negotiations if Collingwood manages to acquire Houston.
Carlton, which owns the 12th pick, is also considering Houston, especially in light of Jack Silvagni‘s close ties to the team. They are eager to hold onto their selection in order to accumulate enough draft points for Ben and Lucas Camporeale, the father-son team who has not yet submitted an official nomination.
According to reports, Carlton wants to exchange Gold Coast’s pick 13 for their future first-round selection. Offering Houston a five-year contract and their future first-round pick, North Melbourne is also a contender. The Western Bulldogs have also expressed interest.
Houston is aware that his contract situation at Port Adelaide will force him to stay there if a trade does not happen.