We're calling it a day on the ABC Sport AFL trade period blog, so thanks for joining us.

We got some excitement from the earlier pick swaps (see pinned post), while the speculation surrounding Clayton Oliver's future at the Demons keeps swirling.

There is still plenty to play out when trade period resumes on day six.

Until then, bye for now!

We're clearly in junk time on day five, so we have no fresh trade news to give you.

But …

St Kilda has confirmed Brendon Goddard will coach Sandringham in the 2025 VFL season, as well as hold down a development coaching role at St Kilda.

"We're really pleased to have Brendon locked in to coach our VFL team next year," Saints EGM football David Misson said in a statement.

"Brendon has really gone from strength to strength in his coaching since returning to the Saints and we see a long career in this space ahead of him.

"Coaching your own team puts challenges in front of you that you don't face in a line coaching position, so by jumping into the VFL space, we believe it will really aid Brendon's development."

The Saints says they will confirm their full football department line-up in the coming weeks.

In some non-trade news, congratulations to Brit and Joel Selwood on the latest addition to their family.

Chris mentioned earlier that Matthew Lloyd claimed Clayton Oliver had already cleaned out his locker at Demons HQ.

It was a comment that left interim Demons president Brad Green unimpressed.

Thanks to Chris De Silva for doing the hard yards today, as we edge closer to the end of day five.

Still a bit of time left before we call a halt to proceedings, so let's see if any trades come through in the last hour or so.

It has come that time of the afternoon where I must bid you farewell.

I'm handing the blog over to the very capable hands of my ABC Sport colleague Luke Pentony who will take you through to the end of the day's play.

Thank you for spending your time with us again, and I'll see you all on Monday morning for more trade action.

Gold Coast has put youngster Bailey Humphrey off-limits in a trade with Collingwood for John Noble.

According to AFL.com.au's Cal Twomey, "the Magpies flagged their interest in Humphrey as part of talks to progress the trade sending Noble to the Suns, however Gold Coast has blocked any chance of the exciting midfielder/forward being part of any deal."

Noble's move to the Suns is tied in with Collingwood's hunt for Dan Houston and Port Adelaide's potential move for Jack Lukosius.

Hi Henry,

A very important factor in this whole saga is PR and Melbourne's relationship with its members and fans.

If the Demons came out on the opening day of the trade period and entertained a trade with Geelong for Clayton Oliver, it removes any bit of leverage they have, but it also sends a poor message to the club's members.

They're walking a tightrope at the moment between pleasing their members and doing what's best for their club and their future.

Hi Viscount,

You're certainly not the first person to suggest Carlton should go after Tom Barrass.

Here's Brad Johnson on Trade Radio a little while ago.

Hi Jordan,

I reckon ABC would ask for at least three first-rounders and two future pick swaps to even entertain a deal.

Hi Dave,

You're right, that would be a really ugly look for Oliver, the Demons and the AFL, which is why I think it wouldn't happen.

If the relationship really is beyond repair, then Melbourne will trade him simply to avoid this scenario.

Oliver needs to rehab his own value as well, so he'd be best served to stay on the park next year, even if it's at the Demons.

Hi I am not wrong,

As your name suggests, you are not wrong, pick 6 seems like a really fair offer for Daniel Rioli.

It'll probably end up being pick 6 and a really late pick that gets that deal done I'd imagine.

Clubs loooove haggling over late picks that they don't even end up using.

We've had a few questions about whether Tom Barrass would pivot and move somewhere else.

So far there's been no indication of this happening despite a flirtation with the Swans last year, as Jonty mentions here.

Hi Jarod,

There's been nothing official in terms of an update on Bailey Smith today.

The last we've heard is Geelong has offered pick 17, but the Bulldogs want more.

In terms of Clayton Oliver, recent reports suggest he still wants out of Melbourne, but Geelong hasn't tabled an offer yet to the Demons.

Hi Jade,

Which Dan are we talking about? Rioli? Riccardo? Houston? ABC Sport's very own Dan Miles?

Hi Nick,

Both Fremantle and Sydney have shot down the prospect of Chad Warner being traded this season.

I'd imagine Freo will find it pretty hard to fit him into their cap, giving the Eagles an upper hand.

Hi Taiven,

Dan Houston still hasn't officially requested a trade a particular club.

Recent reports seem to suggest Collingwood is his favoured destination.

Hi Clive,

It definitely seems like the value of a contract doesn't really mean much these days.

It's basically both players and teams protecting themselves.

Players can lock in guaranteed money as security, and teams can lock in players long-term and then command big trade hauls if they want out a few years after signing.

Hello Mr Dillon,

My question is what do YOU think, as the AFL CEO?