.A club that's season has only just recently come to an end is actually "keen to get in front end of" one of the greatest protectors in the game surrounded by their require greater success.And new developments have happened by means of on a super star Bulldogs midfielder and his latest trade request.Stay as much as time along with all the latest player motion information with Field Whispers!Watch the very best insurance coverage of the 2024 AFL finals, with professional analysis and also every game up until the Grand Final LIVE with no ad-breaks in the course of play, on Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your totally free test today > Semi FinalIMAGINE WHAT YOU COULD BE BUYING INSTEAD. Absolutely free and confidential support phone call 1800u00a0858u00a0858 or even check out gamblinghelponline.org.au.HOUSTON, WHAT is actually THE PROBLEM?Trade rumours continue to swirl around twin All-Australian star Dan Houston at Slot Adelaide, in spite of opinions late last month that publicly specified his obligation to his nightclub of 9 years.Speaking to Fox Footy's On The Chair on Monday night, Herald Sun journalist Jon Ralph made mention of Carlton's desire for the rushing protector in their side as of following year." They are actually incredibly interested to get inside front of Dan Houston, they understand it is going to take potentially a first-rounder or even more," Ralph revealed.Houston had actually recently been linked to the Melbourne Regulation Football Nightclub, yet that link was actually stopped a couple of weeks ago because of his on-air opinions to Adelaide broadcast station FIVEaa." Dan Houston would be actually a really good choice up he is actually the type they need-- the moment is today," Brisbane Lions champion Jonathan Brown included. "They've acquired Nic Newman I understand, but he is actually a bit of a sideways player, as well as isn't as affecting as a Dayne Zorko or Dan Houston." In terms of an expense for the Blues in a theoretical trade, the asking cost initially will be actually two first-rounders from the Energy-- the disclosed asking rate of Melbourne when identical theories were actually mentioned around last month. "First-rounder et cetera, a little moreover I would possess believed," Collingwood legend Nathan Buckley added.Carlton's leave appointments are from Wednesday to Friday recently, drawing the drape on a period that ended with a removal ultimate reduction in Brisbane to the Lions." Caleb Marchbank, David Cunningham, Port Martin-- I believe all those fellas reside in issue. Matt Owies have not received a deal after 60 targets in the final pair of years ... move on several of those chaps that possess let you down schedule wise, as well as get some celebrities in," Ralph finished by saying.Could Dan Houston and Matt Kennedy be teammates in 2025? (Image through Mark Brake/Getty Images) Resource: Getty ImagesSMITH'S LOCATION ALL BUT CONFIRMEDThe preferred home of Bailey Johnson in 2025 has actually re-emerged less than 24 hr after his main ask for to become traded by the Western side Bulldogs this off-season. Unsurprisingly, Geelong-- a nightclub he has been actually linked to all period-- is supposedly his destination of selection, regardless of the club highlighting stating he did certainly not ask for a specific group in his request.Notwithstanding the Bulldogs' formal posture, Stations 9's Tom Morris delivered an update on Smith's scenario the exact same evening of his trade demand." I can be categoric regarding this, Bailey Smith wants to play for Geelong next year-- even though he really did not officially say to the Western Bulldogs officials today," Morris declared." He was at Whitten Oval for a couple of hours as well as left questions from press reporters at the egg-shaped-- yet he carried out inform the Western Bulldogs why he would like to bet an additional nightclub this year describing in some information why he desires to leave." Hawthorn and also Collingwood asked the question (earlier in the year), but this has actually been actually a fait accompli for most of the year that he carries out intend to play for the Cats following year." Pending reasonable settlement, the Bulldogs appear readied to get Smith to his club of option-- however what that reimbursement is, remains to be found." Payment truly is actually different depending upon who you speak to-- the Bulldogs will certainly seek a whole lot, Geelong will say he's out of agreement and also do not need to have to quit just about anything much more than their first selection-- which if they succeed the banner, will certainly have to do with pick 21," Morris added.Smith has actually played 103 video games at the Bulldogs in between the years 2019 as well as 2023, prior to skipping the entirety of this particular time as a result of a burst ACL sustained in the pre-season.