Jake Stringer’s days as a Bombers appear numbered, with Collingwood circling.

Jake Stringer’s days as a Bombers appear numbered, with Collingwood circling.

An Essendon defender is being ‘zeroed in on’ by as many as three rival Victorian clubs amid a messy contract situation at Tullamarine.

Essendon is “not budging” on its offer to Jake Stringer as he ponders a move to a third club.

A ‘fair’ trade idea has been floated for a rival Victorian club to nab a wantaway Bulldogs midfielder.

A triple All-Australian Bulldog is reportedly seeking a trade to St Kilda.

A triple All-Australian Bulldog has requested a trade.

A Victorian rival has met with Luke Parker as the Sydney veteran weighs up a trade.

A Victorian rival has met with Luke Parker as the Sydney veteran weighs up a trade.

Carlton has told three players to look elsewhere for their AFL futures.