AS THE 2017 NAB AFL Trade Period ended in a flurry of deadline day moves, we asked for your verdict on your team's deal-making.
From premiership dreams at Port Adelaide to dejection at North Melbourne, the responses cover the full spectrum from delight to despair.
Here we present the average ratings out of 10 for each team from Hawthorn to the Bulldogs, and a selection of the best responses.
You can click here for part one: Your trade verdicts: Adelaide to GWS
'We could have had a shot at Schache and Watts'
Happy that we have Jarman Impey but we could have at least had a shot at Josh Schache and Jack Watts. Overall pretty happy with how the Hawks managed to land Impey, get Luke Hodge to the Lions and improved our draft position.
- Atti Olomi, Berwick Vic
'This isn't the way we're gonna get back on top'
I understand with all the success we've had in the past few years that obtaining an A-grader in this trade period would be tough. However, with the exit of four greats of the game to clear salary space and a host of quality fringe players, the fact we only secured Impey is disappointing. There are many teams wanting the players we had on our list during the three-peat, and there are picks for the taking for those players. This isn't the way we are gonna get back on top.
- Brayden Lewtas, Mentone Vic
Pick 31 would want to win us a premiership
Got the players we wanted in Jake Lever and Harley Balic, but keeled over too easily to Adelaide's demands when the cards were in our hands. Should never have gotten rid of the loyal and loved Jack Watts, yet ended up forcing him out for loose change. Pick 31 would want to win us a premiership.
- Melanie Burns, Rosebud Vic
Right move for Watts, wrong method
Did what they had to in order to get Lever in. Hopefully he'll be a 10-year player for the club and have instant impact. Balic is worth the list spot. The Dockers didn't want to lose him but circumstances forced their hand. Received unders for Watts, and the club should review how they handled the situation and reconsider for next time. Right move, wrong method.
- Shem Curry, Highett Vic
The rebuild goes backwards
It is clear that after missing out on Dustin Martin and Josh Kelly that the priority was to set the club up to take advantage of the bumper crop in the 2018 draft. Having said that, it doesn't look like there is much to be optimistic about in next season. We failed to get anything for Swallow and Thomas who will now rot away in the reserves, and to bring in any established players to provide drive and excitement. I can only see smaller crowds and fewer wins next year. North has set itself back slightly in its rebuild.
- Mike Smith, Geelong Vic
Lacked trade bait to make big moves
North have had a clearly articulated player aquisition strategy. After a targeted but fruitless free agent approach, they took a 'build through the draft' strategy into the trade period. Lacked suitable trade bait to make any significant moves (ie Goldstein wanted to stay in Victoria for personal reasons). No trades just for trades sake. Schache for pick 23 may have been a missed opportunity. His champion data rating from the Under-18s is very persuasive and big forwards don't grow on trees.
- Robin Murray, Brisbane Qld
Rockliff could be recruit of the year
After last year's quiet trade period it was great to see Port go after and sign three top names who should all give great service to the club and provide the strength and versatility to go deeper into the finals next season. Tom Rockliff could be the recruit of the year. I'm a bit sad to see Aaron Young go, though, and Brendon Ah Chee.
- Anthony Coad, Toowoomba Qld
If the new boys click, look out
If Ken Hinkley can get consistency out of Jack Watts and Steven Motlop, look out. Port have seen other players grow when they come to the Power. Watts not having to be a key position player will see him flourish. Motlop is capable of anything. Rockcliff adds grunt and forward line guile.
- Nic Dayman, Somerton Park SA
A trick missed?
A strategic swap of picks to retain a presence in the open part of the 2017 draft, while being able to bid for Patrick Naish, makes sense. But the club perhaps missed a trick by not moving on Ben Lennon or Sam Lloyd with a goal of strengthening its hand in the 2018 draft.
- Glenn O'Blackburn, Melbourne Vic
'Good work, premiers'
Smart business. Positioned to not pay overs for Patrick Naish and take two further top 25 picks into the draft in a premiership year. Ready for free agents in 2018 when Brett Deledio's wage is gone. Good work, premiers.
- Pat Healy, Mont Albert North Vic
Targets missed
When you start the year with two first-round picks and identified premium players you're targeting, you'd better get at least one. Cut to October and we're sitting with two picks outside the top five. The pick-up of Logan Austin is the only reason our trade period rating is above a one.
- James Pearce, Elsternwick Vic
Tomlinson would have been exciting
Did alright in picking up promising backman Logan Austin on the final day to support Jake Carlisle and Nathan Brown in defence. Missed out on Adam Tomlinson from the Giants, who would have been an exciting pick-up. Great to see we'll be well placed to snag some really good young talent in this year's huge draft, with picks seven and eight.
- Jackson Gardiner, Mount Helena WA
It makes sense to stick, not twist
We were the best club in the last 15 rounds so it would make sense not to change much. Kurt Tippett and Daniel Robinson didn't go, which was an added bonus. We traded a rookie who hasn't played yet and upgraded our third-round pick to a second-round pick in next year's super draft. Overall, an above average trade period.
- Ryan Kitchin, Forest Lodge NSW
Watts was the one who got away
Should have gone all out for Jack Watts. He's the missing link – a guy who can play all positions, a beautiful ball user and mark. It would have been a win-win for both parties. He'd flourish at a club which has a strong culture, gets the best out of their players, and enjoys a lack of media scrutiny in a non-traditional footy state.
- Michelle Brooks, Longwarry Vic
High risk, high reward
Moving ourselves up the draft order to have five picks inside the top 40 to help regenerate our list is a big positive. It feels as if it's a tactic to take Tim Kelly before Carlton does. Bringing in Ah Chee, who is a WA boy, is a good scalp. He's in the mold of the midfielder we need and with opportunity should thrive in our midfield group. Giving up next year's first-round draft pick is a risk, especially with the next year's draft crop, but it's a case of high risk, high reward.
- Joe Cataldo, Perth WA
'Years of pain lie ahead'
The strategy to make no attempt to immediately strengthen the list is disappointing. The decision seems poorly conceived to trade down in next year's draft, which is seen to be particularly strong, to gain a big presence in this year's draft, which is seen as weak outside the top dozen picks. Given the Eagles' terrible record in drafting players who actually make an impact in the first four years, it seems clear a few years of pain lie ahead.
- Ivo James, Adelaide SA
'The Dogs are building a long-term finals side'
One of the greatest Houdini escapes of all time. The media were quick to stick their boots in, but think about this: the Grand Final winners from two seasons ago now have two first-round draft picks and a hulking full-back. Then add a 199cm 20-year-old for development who happened to be a No.2 draft pick. The Dogs are building a long-term finals side who may well win another two flags in the next decade.
- Chris Grant, Williamstown Vic
'Stringer had to go'
He is a champion, but was also a terrible influence within the club. To get Jackson Trengrove, Hayden Crozier and Josh Schache, and to keep draft picks nine and 16 was a major achievement. Well done, Doggies. Now, we leave everything to the master drafter, Simon Dalrymple.
- Ken Clements, Bloomington, Illinois USA
Read part one
• Your trade verdicts: Adelaide to GWS
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• AFL.com.au's trade period verdict: How did your club fare?
• 10 things we learned from trade period
• Which picks is your club taking to November's draft?
