AFL urged to open additional trade window 

AFL urged to open additional trade window 
AFL urged to open additional trade window 
AFL urged to open additional trade window 

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Creating an additional trade period on the eve of the AFL season could bring immense upside for injury-hit clubs, according to former Carlton list manager Stephen Silvagni.

The 2021 season doesn't conclude until Saturday night but the off-season frenzy has already begun in earnest, with several players requesting trades.

The AFL introduced free agency at the end of the 2012 season, while it has since given the green light to trading future draft selections - and trading live picks on draft night.

But exchanging players is only possible during the speculation-laden period following the grand final.

The push for a

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