GWS recruit Ryan Griffen admitted he was on the verge of quitting the AFL after the weight of captaining the Western Bulldogs destroyed his enjoyment of the game.
2/10
Nick Malceski to Gold Coast
Malceski noted that financial security for his young family played a part in departing Sydney.
3/10
Paddy Ryder to Port Adelaide
Ryder finally walked out of Essendon over a month after his misgivings about the side's supplements scandal came to light.
4/10
Adam Cooney to Essendon
Essendon received 2008 Brownlow medallist Adam Cooney and draft pick No.17 as compensation for Paddy Ryder.
5/10
Tom Boyd to Western Bulldogs
Greater Western Sydney traded Tom Boyd in exchange for Western Bulldogs captain Ryan Griffen and pick No.6 in the draft.
6/10
Allen Christensen to Brisbane
Christensen, who requested a trade to Queensland, noted he was now "in a happy place".
7/10
Dayne Beams to Brisbane
After weeks of negotiations, Beams finally received his wish to join Brisbane.
8/10
Jonathan O’Rourke to Hawthorn
Hawthorn begins planning for future premiership assaults, securing the services of talented youngster Jonathan O'Rourke from the GWS Giants as part of an AFL trade deal.
9/10
James Frawley to Hawthorn
James Frawley said the lure of challenging for a flag with Hawthorn was the key reason for his switch to the AFL premiers.
10/10
Jeff Garlett to Melbourne
Melbourne landed their first AFL trade target, with Jeff Garlett signing with the club from Carlton.
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We take a look at the most notable player movements from the AFL's trade period.