IT'S FRIDAY, September 9 and here's our 3-2-1 of the biggest footy stories of the day.
3 - Veteran trade targets ink new deals
After speculation in recent weeks that North Melbourne ruckman Todd Goldstein and Hawthorn forward Luke Breust could be in new colours in 2023, both signed new contracts on Friday that will ensure they end their careers as one-club players.
Goldstein could join the 300-club after signing a new one-year contract to be part of Alastair Clarkson's rebuild at North, while Breust is a Hawk until 2024 after extending his existing contract.
Get all the latest trade news HERE
2 - Ex-Cat finally gets a taste of September
JORDAN Clark sat through 10 finals in his three seasons with Geelong, not quite jealous of his teammates but always wishing he could be out there testing himself under the fiercest pressure.
The speedster watched six losses among those September clashes, including two preliminary finals and the 2020 Grand Final, eventually requesting a trade to Fremantle at the end of 2021 in search of more opportunity.
When that chance to play in his first final came last Saturday night, the 21-year-old delivered for the Dockers and took a quiet moment after the game to think about the opportunity he'd been given.
Read Nathan Schmook's chat with the Freo speedster HERE
1 - Knock, knock...
Damian Barrett's Sliding Doors didn't miss on Friday morning - but does Damo ever miss? St Kilda's pursuit of Jordan De Goey, the Bulldogs' collapses in finals and Junior Rioli's contract dilemma all got a run.
Check out what Damo had to say about your club HERE
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THE AFL is mourning Queen Elizabeth II after her death on Friday morning (AEST). Relive the remarkable footage of the Queen's visit to the MCG ahead of round one, 1970, when she unfurled Richmond's 1969 premiership flag.
You can also read AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan's statement on the Queen's passing, and check out historical images of the royal family's 1970 visit.
Click HERE for the AFL's tribute to Queen Elizabeth II after her death.
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