Rowan Marshall requests trade from St Kilda as Geelong keeps Humphries
On Day 2 of the 2026 AFL trade period, St Kilda ruckman Rowan Marshall formally requested a trade out of the club, while Geelong secured high-profile additions and locked down key contracted talent, according to reporting from The West Australian and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
Rowan Marshall’s trade request triggered immediate fallout at St Kilda, where the wantaway star boycotted the club’s best and fairest event. Australian Broadcasting Corporation coverage noted that fan sentiment has hit a low point following the ruckman’s departure request and a difficult year of injuries. Meanwhile, the Saints lodged a bid for Brisbane’s Sam Marshall, offering a future second and a future third-round pick.
Geelong Retains Lawson Humphries Amid Outside Interest
Geelong Executive General Manager of Football Andrew Mackie addressed the media on Monday regarding the club’s strategy, confirming that versatile defender Lawson Humphries will remain at the Cattery. Mackie stated that Humphries, who is locked into a contract with a couple of years remaining, is drawing outside interest due to his strong form but will not be traded. Geelong has already added Toby Greene as a free agent and enters the trade window with significant draft capital, including pick 14, while developing young talent such as Harley Barker following a knee reconstruction.
North Melbourne Appoints Jaymie Graham as Senior Coach
North Melbourne officially announced Jaymie Graham as its next senior coach. Graham steps into the role after serving as forwards coach for Fremantle and assistant during West Coast’s 2018 premiership campaign. North club president Sonja Hood outlined high expectations for the team to push for a wildcard berth in 2027 following six seasons in the bottom two and a 14th-place finish in 2026. Trade discussions across the league continue to develop as clubs evaluate list needs ahead of the upcoming deadline.
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