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Hawks Eyeing King Deal Amidst Trade Frenzy
6 Oct
Summary
- Hawthorn has made a seven-year offer for Ben King.
- Gold Coast has 72 hours to match Hawthorn's offer.
- Aidan Schubert may be traded to Gold Coast as part of the deal.
The AFL trade period has seen numerous deals, with one trade finalized on Tuesday and another pending official confirmation. Hawthorn has submitted a substantial seven-year offer exceeding $9 million for Gold Coast's Ben King, a restricted free agent.
Gold Coast has a 72-hour window to decide whether to match Hawthorn's offer. If they do not match, the Suns are expected to accept Pick 7 as compensation.
Concurrently, Gold Coast is in negotiations for a side deal involving Hawthorn forward Aidan Schubert. Schubert has visited the Gold Coast, and this trade is anticipated to be approved by the AFL, particularly since Hawthorn would not be contributing to his salary cap.
This potential trade of Schubert is seen as an extension of the Ben King situation. Reports suggest that if King's deal is not matched by the Suns, he will become a Hawthorn player.
