It follows a productive year at Port Melbourne.

It comes amid widespread expectation he would depart in search of opportunity.

The noise around the star Swan's future won't go away, but which clubs would suit for services?

"It’s nice having a couple of close relationships; it just makes it that bit easier."

"He's probably gone to levels we hoped he'd get to but probably didn't expect him to get to so quick."

The AFL is weighing a significant change to its showpiece event as the league prepares to welcome its 19th team.

Merrett said he is excited to reconnect with a couple of former Bombers at the Hawks.

A trade for the star Swan would be highly complicated.