Fremantle can confirm uncontracted players Griffin Logue and Blake Acres, have both requested trades for the upcoming 2022 Continental Tyres AFL Trade Period.

Acres and Logue played 20 games each in 2022, and Executive General Manager of Football Operations Peter Bell said the Club would work through each trade request individually.

“Griffin and Blake, were both important players for the Club in 2022 and it’s no surprise they have generated interest from other Clubs,” Bell said.

“They are both out of contract and whilst we are disappointed they are seeking to continue their careers elsewhere, we will work to ensure the Club is fairly compensated.

“In our discussion Griff stated that ‘it was the hardest decision he had ever had to make’ and that he loves the club and his teammates.

“He also communicated that he was very keen to ensure a positive result for all parties through the trade process.”

Contracted player Rory Lobb also requested a trade but was informed that given his contractual status and his importance to the structure of the team, a trade would not be possible.

Darcy Tucker and his management will explore the possibility of a trade with the full support of the Club. If a mutually beneficial outcome can be reached for both parties then a trade might be facilitated, however if a trade does not eventuate, Tucker and the Club are both comfortable with him returning and fulfilling his contract in 2023.

The trade period commences on 3 October and will run until 12 October.