Nathan Buckley has withdrawn from the North Melbourne head coaching position, which will be filled by Jaymie Graham after he crossed from Fremantle. Buckley's exit from that race has drawn interest from two other clubs.

Brisbane is now mentioned alongside Buckley as a candidate to step in for outgoing coach Chris Fagan. Carlton has also been associated with the former Collingwood premiership coach, with reports describing him as a possible target during the trade period.