While the names flew thick and fast over the previous week, rumours in Sunday morning's press were scarce.
The Brisbane Lions may again play a significant role in trade week according to the Sunday Herald Sun, chasing the services of Richmond defender Luke McGuane.
McGuane has strong family connections in Brisbane and is believed to be keen on the move north, while the Lions are equally eager to sign another big man.
With Brent Staker out for 2012 following a knee reconstruction, and Mitch Clark set to move west, the Lions' are desperate to top-up their big man stocks.
News that Adelaide was not keen to deal Kurt Tippett - who had been linked to the Lions - makes the chase for McGuane even more likely.
The Crows' desire to keep Tippett leaves another player seeking a move out in the cold.
West Coast's Brad Ebert is hopeful of heading back to his native South Australia and was mooted in a three-way deal with Adelaide and the Lions that would also involve Tippett and Clark.
But with the Crows off the books, Ebert's best chance was with his preferred club Port Adelaide - where he would join cousin Brett - but that looks like falling flat too.
The Sunday Herald Sun reports the Eagles believe the Power are unable to provide the necessary puzzle piece to force a trade.
This is also bad news for the Power's Daniel Motlop who is seeking a trade to the west to be with his son, who lives in Perth.
The Eagles are not keen on Motlop, and hopes of a Motlop-Jonathan Griffin (who is an SA product) trade also look dashed with new Fremantle coach Ross Lyon saying the ruckman is a required player.
In one final move, Richmond looks set to raid the SANFL by targeting West Adelaide midfielder Steven Morris.
The Tigers are understood to have agreed to terms with GWS - who has first pick at any player previously nominated in the draft - for the rights to the 22-year-old.
He is the son of former Tiger Kevin and the clubs look like exchanging draft picks as part of the deal.
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