AFL Trade Whirlwind: Petraccaโ in Adelaide, Swansโข Secure rosas Jnr, Starcevich situation Evolves
Melbourne star Christian Petracca has been sighted in Adelaide fueling speculationโ he is considering a move to theโฃ Adelaide โCrows, while Sydney has confirmedโข Malcolm Rosas Jnr’s request to join โthe club. These developments come amid ongoing trade discussions surrounding Brisbane’s Brandon Starcevich andโฃ interest โfrom the West Coast Eagles.
The flurry โขof activity signals an accelerating tradeโ period with importent implications for multiple clubs. Petracca’s meeting with โCrows coach โDamien hardwick โintensifies the pressure on Melbourne to retain their key midfielder, while Rosasโ Jnr’s โคconfirmed desireโข to move to Sydney provides โthe Swans with a promising young talent. The future โขof Starcevich remains uncertain as clubs โฃweigh โขup offers, potentiallyโฃ reshaping team dynamics for the 2025 season.
According to reports, Petracca was โobserved in โขAdelaide before engaging in discussionsโฃ with Hardwick. Thisโ meeting has ignited speculation about a potential move,โค though no formalโ offer has been made public.
Malcolm Rosas Jnr has formally nominated Sydney as his preferred destination,according toโค club statements. The young forward’s decision adds another layer toโค the Swans’ rebuilding efforts.
Meanwhile, โขBrisbane’s Brandon โStarcevich isโ attracting interest from several โclubs,โ including the west Coast Eagles.โ Reports indicate Gold Coast previously โฃoffered Starcevich a three-year deal, but Collingwood subsequently made a two-year offer, later revised to include a potential third year with development coaching opportunities.However,Gold Coast remains a strong contender,with โreports suggesting they are “hopeful” โฃofโฃ securing his signature.
“how this played out last week โฃis โGold Coast finally offered a deal,a three-year deal,” journalist tom Morrisโค said on Nine’sโ Footy Furnace. “He’s a great player,but it’s remarkable toโ offer someone of โขthat age with โthat โขinjury history aโฃ three-year deal. but the Suns โwant him, he’s exactly what they’re after, aโ small forward.”
