Here is how the newspapers are covering the latest trade news.

The AFL:

Several AFL reporters have stated that Sydney may come to the table to get the deal done with Jake Carlisle. Reports suggest that the trade would see Essendon trade Carlisle and pick 44 to St.Kilda and receive pick 5 from the Saints and Sydney's Craig Bird. However, by the close of the day, there had been no official announcement. 

 

The Herald Sun:

Hawthorn has announced that they are prepared to restructure their player payments to fit Essendon’s Jake Carlisle. They are privately confident that Carlisle has not totally ruled out the Hawks, and they are set to make a play for the defender if the Saints and the Bombers cannot come to an agreement by Thursday. The newspaper is reporting that Essendon will be happy to deal with Hawthorn and secure picks No.15 and No.18. Essendon has also ruled out a four way trade which would see the Club receive pick No.10 from Port Adelaide.

The Age:

A new angle has emerged in The Age with reports suggesting that Sydney may be willing to join negotiations with Essendon and St.Kilda in a move to improve their own draft position.
The Swans would be willing to enter negotiations if it meant that they would be able to turn their first round pick, currently no.14, into multiple selections.
Essentially, the trade would see Sydney trade their pick 14 to the Saints for pick 24 and another two picks, and then the Saints trade pick 5 to Essendon for Carlisle. The only problem is that Essendon’s third-round pick is not seen as sufficient compensation for the Swans.

However, The Age also believe that Essendon and St.Kilda held productive talks last night and may be able to reach a solution without involving other teams.