October 12, 2016 will forever be known as the day when trade in the AFL officially lost the plot after it was revealed that Hawthorn legend Sam Mitchell was likely to play for West Coast in 2017.

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Fair to say that one raised some eyebrows. And caused some tears.

Of course, if you were reading BigFooty last week, you might have known it was coming.

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As the Hawks prepared to say goodbye to one Mitchell, they said hello to another.

Chris Mayne is officially a Magpie, and the Dockers have received a second rounder in return, which they should be very happy with.

Chris seems a little bummed about the news.

The haggling over Bryce Gibbs continued.

Wouldn’t bank on that getting done anytime soon.

Meanwhile, young Bulldogs mid Nathan Hrovat could land at Carlton or North Melbourne.

What a day. One thing’s for sure, expect anything this AFL Trade Period.