Hawks mull Harris trade ahead of deadline as Demons offer extension

[ad_1] Hawthorn has been busy on the penultimate day of the AFLW commerce interval, however the membership remains to be mulling over making a play for Melbourne premiership ahead Tayla Harris.

The Hawks despatched off rising midfield star Mattea Breed to Collingwood, together with decide 26 within the AFLW draft.

The Magpies exchanged picks quantity 22 and 28.

Lou Stephenson is leaving the Hawks for the Western Bulldogs as a part of a four-club commerce.

Additionally a part of the commerce, the Hawks acquired Adelaide premiership participant Najwa Allen, whereas GWS snared Bulldogs defender Eleanor Brown and Crow Taylah Levy.

Whether or not the Hawks land Melbourne premiership participant Harris forward of the Wednesday commerce interval deadline stays to be seen, with the Demons providing a brand new contract to the high-profile ahead.

Hawthorn was main the race forward of Collingwood for Harris earlier than pulling out of the six-club deal involving her Melbourne teammate Lily Mithen's transfer to Gold Coast.

The four-time All-Australian's potential transfer to the Hawks largely will depend on the membership giving up their number-four decide to the Demons, who've already secured quantity two and 20 from the Suns.

Breed will probably be a welcome addition to the last-placed Magpies, who hope the Northern Territory product can kind a devastating partnership alongside star midfielder Bri Davey.

Becoming a member of Collingwood on a two-year deal, Breed averaged 13.6 disposals and a complete of fifty clearances throughout 2024.

The 23-year-old additional impressed after ending as a finalist for the mark-of-the-year award.

"Mattea offers nice drive by way of the midfield and staying forward of the ball, impressing within the contest and her attacking skill," Collingwood normal supervisor of girls's soccer Jess Burger stated.

Additionally on Tuesday, Adelaide traded decide quantity 39 for former Rising Star award winner Hannah Ewings and Sydney gave away Montana Beruldsen to Richmond for Imogen Brown.