AFL trade period: All the news, developments and deals from Day 2 of trading action

If the deal for Gryan Miers does get done, it’d be the latest move in a string of big-name players to shift between Geelong and West Coast this century.

1996 All-Australian Mitchell White moved from the Eagles to the Cats in 2000, 2012 best-and-fairest Scott Selwood did similar in 2015, and 2019 All-Australian Tim Kelly went the other way at the end of that season.

Josh Treacy, Jye Amiss and Pat Voss have wasted no time in paying tribute to their outgoing forwards coach Jaymie Graham after he snagged the top job at the Kangaroos.

“My favourite coach and bloke I’ve had the privilege to work with the last five years... forever grateful for the impact you’ve had on my career,” Treacy wrote on Instagram. “Can’t wait to see you coach like you’ve always wanted.”

Amiss described Graham as “one of the best blokes you’ll meet”.

“Thanks for everything you’ve done for me as a person and footballer... go well!” he wrote.

Voss simply used a loveheart and a crying/smiling emoji alongside the words “Got a good one North.”

Jordan Ridley’s agent Nick Gieschen tells Trade Radio he’s hopeful the Bombers defender gets to the Cats.

“I think there’s definitely an openness from Geelong to get him into the club... we’ll see where that gets to, but we’re having really respectful, positive chats at the moment.”

If Ridley departs to go alongside Zach Merrett’s exit, Essendon would have just one active best-and-fairest left on their list: 2022 winner Peter Wright.

Here are the ​full comments from Kane Cornes this morning about his expectation that Gryan Miers leaves Geelong​, with West Coast firmly in the frame.

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Graham is asked about his playing career, which spanned 37 games and famously included 24 games in West Coast’s 2006 premiership season before missing out on a grand final berth.

The coach says his resilience and the fact he didn’t have a 300-game career has helped shape him as a person, a connector, and someone who can relate to a wide range of players on the list.

“My experiences previously give me diversity as a coach,” he says.

“It helps you connect, helps you show empathy when you need to.”

Jaymie Graham is talking at his introductory press conference after being locked in as North Melbourne’s new coach.

He says he’s looking forward to building relationships with players, and has a message for the fans: “I hope what we produce in 2027 will make you proud.”

Graham describes his coaching style as a a “relationship builder” and wants to create an environment that supports players but challenges them.

“I’m genuinely excited, nervous, proud... I feel like I’ve landed in the right place,” he says.

“There’s no ceiling on where we want to get to... there’s clearly some talent on this list but also some improving to do.”

Eagles list boss Matt Clarke yesterday deemed it “unlikely” that Gryan Miers will get to the club this trade period.

But AFL analyst Kane Cornes disagrees, saying the clues appeared to point to a Cats exit.

“I personally would be surprised if he’s at Geelong,” Cornes said on Tuesday.

“As much as he says that he wants to stay at Geelong and his management says that... if that was the case, he’s not doing a medical.

“If West Coast came with a life-changing deal in terms of tenure and security that Gryan would probably be happy to receive given he’s got half an ACL in his leg ... I would think he goes.”

One of the Roos players Jaymie Graham likely won’t get a chance to coach is Zane Duursma, who is set to make a move to Melbourne.

There’s reports that the Demons are offering Pick 47 or a second-round selection in either this year’s draft or next year’s draft to bring in the 21-year-old.

Duursma has played 38 games across three seasons at the Roos.

While we wait for some fresh trade developments, here’s what Jaymie Graham had to say about his “perfect fit” opportunity at the Roos!

Having already coached West Coast and Fremantle - filling in for Adam Simpson in one match in 2018, and covering for Justin Longmuir in two matches in 2022 - Graham will become just the third man to coach three different clubs in the AFL era.

The other two? Brett Ratten, who had permanent stints at Carlton and St Kilda before leading the Roos in 10 games in 2023 while Alastair Clarkson was absent, and Rodney Eade, who led Sydney, the Western Bulldogs, and Gold Coast.