Whispers: The Melbourne-listed tall attracted interest from a number of clubs after announcing he was making a comeback to football. On Tuesday, Clark said he had chosen Geelong over Collingwood as his preferred new home.

AFL.com.au says: There will likely be some wrangling before the Demons and Cats agree to a trade, but a second-round draft pick or three-way deal should ensure Clark gets to Simonds Stadium.

Whispers: Linked with Geelong and Fremantle throughout the season, with Hawthorn dropping out of the race before returning late with terms it thought appropriate. 

AFL.com.au says: Hawthorn, unless a mystery club appears. 

Whispers: The restricted free agent informed the Western Bulldogs on Tuesday that he wanted a fresh start at an opposition club. Higgins' manager, Bruce Kaider, told AFL.com.au that North Melbourne and one other club were vying to sign his client.

AFL.com.au says: After Carlton bowed out of the race last week, North is all but certain to secure Higgins, with the Dogs unlikely to match the Roos' offer given they could receive a second-round draft pick as compensation.

Whispers: Is set on joining Melbourne and a trade is likely to get done with Collingwood prepared to deal. Likely to be a conversation about second and third-round picks between those two clubs, with Geelong's trade for Mitch Clark a chance to become involved. 

AFL.com.au says: Lumumba gets to Melbourne early next week with some exchanging of picks.  

Whispers: Port Adelaide will need to come up with an offer above pick No.16, its first-round draft pick, to get the deal done. All parties understand that and will try to come up with a fair deal.

AFL.com.au says: Essendon will accept a suitable offer as long as it is an improvement on Port Adelaide's first-round pick. 

Whispers: The unrestricted free agent has been pursued by North Melbourne since July and informed the Blues on Monday that he was leaving Visy Park.

AFL.com.au says: The spearhead should be confirmed as a Kangaroo shortly after the free agency period opens on Friday.

Whispers: Happy in Adelaide with one year remaining on contract before he becomes eligible for free agency. Would have to agree to a trade and it would need to be a big return for the Crows to consent. Picks No.2 and No.3 might be enough, but Dangerfield is unlikely to want to join Melbourne. 

AFL.com.au says: Several clubs are interested but can't see anything happening this trade period. Will be the free agency story of 2015. 

Whispers: North Melbourne and the out-of-contract midfielder have been unable to agree on a new deal despite protracted negotiations. Richmond has indicated it is interested in Greenwood, but expects him to re-sign with the Roos.

AFL.com.au says: North football director Geoff Walsh told AFL.com.au on Tuesday the club expected to re-sign Greenwood shortly and, barring an unforeseen development, that remains the most likely outcome.

Whispers: Popular figure at Hawthorn who is looking at other options but the Hawks are prepared to stick with him if no options arise. Looked set for Port Adelaide until Patrick Ryder turned their way. 

AFL.com.au says: Surprised if he doesn't bob up elsewhere with the Hawks happy to facilitate a trade, but it's unlikely things will happen quickly.   

Whispers: After falling out of favour late in 2014 and missing North's three finals, Mullett has been linked to Collingwood.

AFL.com.au says: Save for an exceptional trade offer from the Magpies, Mullett's run and elite foot skills make him too valuable for North to let go.

Whispers: Has an X-factor and attracted some interest from the Hawks in last year's trade period. 

AFL.com.au says: Despite speculation, Blease is not going to Carlton. Collingwood and Richmond are unlikely. Will find a home but won't be until later in trade period. 

Whispers: The key defender indicated he is leaving Greater Western Sydney at season's end. Melbourne is interested.

AFL.com.au says: Deal likely to get done. Whether GWS is prepared to entertain a Melbourne player as well as a later-round draft pick remains to be seen. 

Whispers: Carlton signalled its intent to trade the small forward after he and teammate Mitch Robinson were involved in an August street brawl. West Coast and Essendon have since been linked to Garlett, but Carlton recruiting manager Shane Rogers said on Thursday Essendon had not inquired about Garlett.

AFL.com.au says: Carlton and Garlett will both be best served by making a clean break, so the Blues will presumably do all they can to facilitate a trade. 

Whispers: The South Australian ruckman is contracted for 2015, but is seeking a trade after struggling for senior opportunities behind Shane Mumford in the second half of this year. Adelaide looms as his most likely destination given Port Adelaide is already chasing Patrick Ryder and Daniel Gorringe, but Giles is open to playing for a team outside his home state.

AFL.com.au says: Given Adelaide will be looking for ruckmen to support Sam Jacobs, Giles looks bound for the Crows.

Whispers: The Gold Coast ruckman this week requested a trade to Port Adelaide. The Power's No.1 ruck target in the trade period will be Patrick Ryder, but they are also keen to secure Gorringe, the No.10 pick in the 2010 draft. The South Australian could also come on to Adelaide's radar, but the Crows are believed to have preferred ruck targets.

AFL.com.au says: Should get to the Power, but the parties could haggle over his value given he has played just 20 games in four seasons at the Suns.

Whispers: The key forward fell out of favour at the Whitten Oval in the second half of 2014 and attracted recent interest from Carlton, Port Adelaide and North Melbourne. Jones' manager, Shane Casley, said on Tuesday his client had settled on Carlton as his preferred new home.

AFL.com.au says: The Blues will probably get their man in exchange for their third-round draft pick.

Whispers: Like Jeff Garlett, Robinson is all but certain to depart Carlton in this month's trade period after wearing out his welcome at Visy Park. The hard-nosed forward has reportedly attracted interest from the Brisbane Lions and Hawthorn, but Carlton recruiting manager Shane Rogers said on Thursday the Blues had only fielded "brief inquiries" about Robinson.

AFL.com.au says: Robinson should find a new home, even if as a delisted free agent after the trade period, but it is too early to tell where he'll land.

Whispers: Has told the Western Bulldogs he is seeking a trade and he has some interest in joining Carlton. 

AFL.com.au says: Handy player who has played 26 games in four seasons since being a second round pick (No.31) in 2009. Deal should get done for either a third or fourth-round pick if a club is interested.