澳大利亚足球联赛转会期间，科林伍德队正准备进行积极的转会操作以维持球队竞争力。[1] 球队的主要目标之一是争取港口阿德莱德的受限自由球员扎克·巴特斯，报价年薪约180万美元。[1] 不过巴特斯同样吸引了西部斗牛犬和吉隆队的兴趣。[1] 此外，科林伍德还在追逐布里斯班的扎克·贝利等其他球星。[1] 同时，球队已正式与鲍比·希尔分手。[1]
转会市场上的竞争激烈。[1] 卡尔顿与西部斗牛犬为争夺后卫布库·卡米斯展开角逐，斗牛犬已向其提供四年合同。[1] 卡尔顿因近期战绩改善而失去父子选秀折扣资格，如果科迪·沃克在第2轮被选中，球队将面临选秀成本压力。[1] 另一方面，米奇·麦戈文与卡尔顿签订一年合同完成续约。[1]
Collingwood is preparing for an aggressive trade period, targeting several high-profile players to strengthen its roster. The club has made an offer to Port Adelaide's restricted free agent Zack Butts at approximately $1.8 million annually, with interest from the player also coming from Western Bulldogs and Gold Coast Suns[1]. Butts represents a key acquisition target as Collingwood seeks to bolster its competitive standing in the upcoming transfer window[1].
The Magpies have formally parted ways with Bobby Hill, clearing space on their list for new additions[1]. Meanwhile, competition for other marquee players remains intense across the league, with Carlton and Western Bulldogs engaged in a bidding war for defender Buku Camis, with the Bulldogs offering a four-year contract[1]. Carlton faces additional salary cap pressures, as improved on-field performance has eliminated the club's father-son draft discount, potentially forcing difficult roster decisions if Cody Walker is selected in the second round[1]. In related news, Mitch McGovern has agreed to a one-year contract extension with Carlton[1].