ADELAIDE Insurance up forward for Taylor Walker is an area the Crows must address and the club has admitted it's interested in former Geelong forward James Podsiadly. Both Lewis Johnston and Tom Lynch showed promise in 2013, but neither are the pack-crashing targets needed to feed new recruit Eddie Betts. Trading Bernie Vince to Melbourne for pick 20 looks a win-win for Vince and the club. Vince could do with a fresh start, while an early second-round pick could land the Crows a future key forward like local Mitch Harvey (195cm, 97kg). - Harry Thring
BRISBANE LIONS With youngsters Billy Longer, Sam Docherty, Jared Polec, Elliot Yeo and Patrick Karnezis all wanting trades home, the Lions have to be tough. They should be pushing for players in return, not draft picks - it's pointless having six or seven picks in what is regarded as a slightly thin draft. Another rebounding defender would not go astray, so a Ricky Henderson for Polec deal is the type of thing the Lions should look for. One more established key position player at either end of the ground – preferably forward – is the dream wish. Clubs don't give forwards away though, so Polec could be used to lure a John Butcher-type from Port Adelaide. - Michael Whiting
CARLTON
The Blues have already pulled off a coup to secure Collingwood premiership star Dale Thomas, who will help address their need for speed and spunk. Now, with their key-forward issues well documented, they could do a lot worse than target former Geelong forward James Podsiadly. The 32-year-old Cats premiership player could be enlisted for a hit-and-run mission – conceivably the Blues' final tilt at a premiership for at least several years – as they attempt to strike while veterans such as Chris Judd, Jarrad Waite and Kade Simpson are still capable of performing at a high level. - Ben Collins
COLLINGWOOD Tom Boyd is the next big thing in footy, a Melbourne boy who should be plying his trade every week at the MCG in front of 60,000 fans a week, not 6000 fans at Skoda. He belongs at Collingwood and the key forward combination with Travis Cloke will have the Pies set in the key forward posts for years. Of course, it would take a big name going the other day to get the deal done to land the no.1 draft pick for the Magpies. So, Dane Swan, thanks for everything you have done for Collingwood. We have a mansion on the Parramatta River waiting for you and some of the premier tattoo artists in the west of Sydney ready and willing. - Ashley Browne
ESSENDON
With David Myers looking around for a new home, the Bombers should look to find a way to secure a top-end draft pick. Can they somehow work in the Stewart Crameri deal with Myers leaving the club and manage to secure a higher draft pick? The Bombers are baulking at the Western Bulldogs' offer of pick 22 for Crameri, but if another club became involved with a pick in the 10-15 range, could both go and the Bombers get back in at the top end of the draft? If Myers and Crameri want out, Essendon should look at a way to benefit. Alone they wouldn't be able to recoup a top-15 pick. - Callum Twomey
FREMANTLE
The boldest move the Dockers could make is this: Get Nick Riewoldt from St Kilda for a two-year tilt at a premiership with Fremantle. The Saints have already shown they are prepared to trade for the future and it seems no one is off limits. The Dockers could package together pick 16, Josh Mellington, Viv Michie and even young ruckman Jack Hannath for the four-time All Australian. The Dockers could throw in Alex Silvagni if required. The Dockers have been linked with possible trades for James Podsiadly and Scott Gumbleton but if the 2013 Grand Finalists really wanted to send shudders through the AFL they should move heaven and earth for Riewoldt. - Alex Malcolm
A Nick Riewoldt (below), Ross Lyon reunion could be the move that takes Freo to a flag. Picture AFL Media
GEELONG Under Chris Scott, the Cats have been masters of regenerating their list while remaining in contention but the midfield could always do with more young talent. While Geelong appears out of the race for the Giants' Taylor Adams, his teammate Dylan Shiel would be an ideal option to bolster the on-ball division post-Jimmy Bartel, Steve Johnson and James Kelly. Packaging up two of pick No.15, Travis Varcoe and Trent West - or perhaps even all three - could be adequate compensation for a player of significant talent who is yet to deliver consistently at AFL level. - Michael Rogers
GOLD COAST The Suns have made their intentions clear from way back – they have no need to trade and little desire to do so. With three picks inside the first 25 at the NAB AFL Draft and the inclusion of Jack Martin on the senior list, spots are full. Coach Guy McKenna expressed interest in grabbing a rebounding half-back, but with Heath Shaw off the market, options appear thin. They have depth in every part of the ground and are prepared for the players in those positions to continue developing over the next one-to-two years without going to the market for a quick fix. - Michael Whiting
GREATER WESTERN SYDNEY Provided they officially get over the line, the Giants have done some excellent work with the additions of Shane Mumford and Heath Shaw, even if they had to pay a little over the odds to get them. They instantly fill desperate needs in the ruck and defence respectively. But if they could snare a key defender and a veteran midfielder before the end of the trade period, every box would be ticked. Seemingly intent on retaining pick one, GWS should put all their remaining selections – including current picks nine, 19, 35 and 53 – on the table, to snare Bernie Vince and Sam Fisher. The fledgling Giants don't need more youngsters right now and both Adelaide and St Kilda are anxious to bolster their draft options, so deals should be possible. - James Dampney
HAWTHORN
Having already landed its No.1 priority - a ruckman to replace Max Bailey - Hawthorn has held its cards typically close to its chest during the past week. The club is still open to luring another big man - young Brisbane Lion Billy Longer - but is not confident of getting a deal done with the Lions. If there is another type of player the premiers could do with, it is a quality midfielder in the 20-25 age bracket, which would help the eventual transition to the post-Mitchell-Hodge-Sewell-Burgoyne era. With money in the salary cap freed up by Lance Franklin's departure, the club could afford such a player. But it may be more likely to front-end some contracts now, and go harder at the end of 2014. - Mark Macgugan
MELBOURNE
The Demons need to deliver a group of young emerging midfielders, given their attempts to secure a superstar by dangling the number 2 pick appears to have come to little. Melbourne still has Essendon's David Myers, Fremantle's Viv Michie and Adelaide pair Jarryd Lyons and Bernie Vince in its sights, which would bolster depth significantly but it needs to hang on to pick No.2. That is where its resources and energy should be going. If it can snag a quality youngster through that pick it will have some momentum and cap space to entice a quality free agent such as the Blues Bryce Gibbs at the end of next season. - Peter Ryan
The Demons have young Adelaide midfielder Jarryd Lyons in their sights. Picture: AFL Media
NORTH MELBOURNE
The Kangaroos have been delighted with their series of high-profile off-field signings, but they are yet to land their big on-field target: Nick Dal Santo. The experienced Saint would be the perfect addition to a young midfield heavy on grunt, but with room for some extra polish. Having already missed out on free agent small forward Eddie Betts, who chose Adelaide, North will be smarting if it is beaten to Dal Santo by Essendon. The Kangaroos' recruiting team simply must get the deal done. - Mark Macgugan
PORT ADELAIDE
Securing Matt White from Richmond was a big win for the Power, who were keen to land some outside speed to complement the club's stock of inside ball-winners. An experienced key forward is still needed to help out Jay Schulz. James Podsiadly could be a genuine option to provide a huge target inside 50 and take the pressure off the likes of Schulz, John Butcher and young Mason Shaw. The former Geelong star's mentoring ability (fitness coach background) would also be a huge asset and with a development role vacant at Alberton, the J-Pod could prove a valuable investment. - Harry Thring
RICHMOND
The Tigers have already acquired their main priority with Shaun Hampson joining them from Carlton for their second-round draft selection. Hampson fills a need big man need, as he will allow Ivan Maric to play up forward more, and they're going to keep mature-age rookie Orren Stephenson as further insurance should one get hurt. The backline is in good shape with the acquisition of Troy Chaplin last year and the forward line looks OK too, with the Tigers already ruling out Paul Chapman and Alan Didak as possible additions. While Taylor Adams appears Collingwood-bound, he would be a perfect fit for a developing Tiger on-ball brigade and everyone knows he wants to come home from Greater Western Sydney. All up, trade and free agency speculation surrounding Punt Road has been pretty quiet and it appears as though the Tigers are simply happy to keep their draft picks now they've got their big guy with a few – namely Matt White, Luke McGuane and seemingly Robbie Nahas – on their way out. - Jennifer Phelan
ST KILDA The Saints are undergoing a strategic, long-term rebuild, with a focus on drafting rather than trading for mature talent. In that context, their main target should be the No.1 pick in the 2013 NAB AFL Draft, held by Greater Western Sydney. Key forward Tom Boyd is the best draft prospect in the country and could be the cornerstone of St Kilda's rebuild if landed. The Saints hold selections No.3 and No.17, as well as Sam Fisher, who could form part of a deal with the Giants. GWS youngster Josh Bruce is also seeking a move to Seaford. The No.1 pick will be hard to snare from the Giants, but the Saints will have a strong position in the draft regardless. Essendon midfielder David Myers is only 24, so making a play for him would still make sense in a rebuild. - Nathan Schmook
SYDNEY SWANS
The Swans' main aim should be improving their position for the upcoming NAB AFL Draft. They currently have selections 14, 31, 49, 67, 85 and 121, and while some talent can no doubt be found there, the Swans should be doing their best to move up in the draft. Jesse White wants out and Tony Armstrong and Andrejs Everitt are off contract and should have some value to other clubs. They could do with some added depth defensively and in the ruck, but the Swans are relatively happy with their list and don't have much room to move following the additions of Kurt Tippett and Lance Franklin over the past 12 months. It won't be easy, but snaring another first or second-round pick should be the priority. - James Dampney
WEST COAST The Eagles need pace and polish through their midfield. Where they find that from is a difficult question to answer. The kitchen sink trade could have been for Dustin Martin but his re-signing has closed that door. They seem determined to keep their first two draft picks given their unwillingness to trade their second round selection for Elliot Yeo. The trade that would be bold would be for Gold Coast's David Swallow. The West Australian is contracted until the end of 2014. The Eagles would have to use pick six and deal one or two players to even attract any conversation with the Suns. Mitch Brown and/or Matt Rosa might provide enough incentive to spark a discussion. It would be a big gamble. - Alex Malcolm
WESTERN BULLDOGS
The Dogs are doing their best to get a deal done with Essendon so that Stewart Crameri is wearing the red, white and blue next season, but he's not the only forward on offer this year. Tom Boyd has everything the Bulldogs have been crying out for, and he threatens to become one of the league's dominant forwards for the next decade. It's an area the club needs to improve in, and in order to get their hands on that No. 1 draft pick, they will need to give up something decent. That's the sticking point for the Dogs, who don't want to offload one of their important players to Greater Western Sydney. - Jacqui Reed
