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Jayden Short's proposed move from Richmond to Collingwood falls through
Richmond defender Jayden Short's proposed move to Collingwood fell through on the final day of the 2026 AFL trade period.
Short, 30, wanted to explore leaving the Tigers, where he has played 211 games and won two premierships.
Collingwood could not meet Richmond's demands, despite offering a second-round draft pick and discussing other possibilities.
The clubs also faced limits involving list spots and the salary cap, according to Collingwood list boss Justin Leppitsch.
Short is contracted to Richmond until the end of 2027, and his manager said the gap between the clubs' positions was too wide.
Short is set to remain at Richmond, which said he is welcome back.
Collingwood completed deals for Lachie Neale, Jesse Hogan and ruckman Flynn Riley during the trade period.
Jayden Short’s proposed move from Richmond to Collingwood fell through on Deadline Day.
Collingwood list boss Justin Leppitsch said the club could not meet Richmond’s demands.
Short’s manager said there was too big a divide between what Richmond wanted and what Collingwood would give up.
Short is contracted to Richmond until the end of 2027 and is set to remain at the club.
Richmond said Short is welcome back, while SEN reported he had been fined in the players’ group chat for trying to leave unsuccessfully.
- Who
- Jayden Short, Richmond defender, and Collingwood.
- What
- Short’s proposed trade to Collingwood fell through.
- When
- Deadline Day, October 14, 2026.
- Where
- The trade involved Richmond and Collingwood in the AFL.
- Why
- The clubs could not agree on a deal; Richmond’s demands could not be met by Collingwood.
Richmond
Collingwood
Trade terms
Richmond
Richmond wanted terms Collingwood could not satisfy.
Collingwood
Collingwood tabled a second-round pick and discussed other possibilities, but could not meet Richmond’s demands.
Outcome
Richmond
Richmond was disappointed for Short but happy to have him back.
Collingwood
Collingwood wanted Short to join but said the deal could not be done.
Short expressed a desire to leave Richmond despite being contracted to the club.
The two clubs met, and the possibility of a trade was ruled out.
Short was set to remain at Richmond, where his contract runs until the end of 2027.
- Player
- Jayden Short
- Age
- 30
- Contract
- Richmond until the end of 2027
- Collingwood offer
- A second-round pick
- Richmond premierships
- Short played in the 2019 and 2020 premiership sides
- Trade outcome
- The proposed move fell through on Deadline Day
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What people are saying
It just couldn't be done - a little bit on our end probably as well
Unfortunately, we couldn’t appease what Richmond wanted.
We knew what Richmond wanted and what Collingwood was prepared to give up and there was too big of a divide.
He is welcome back at Richmond straight away.
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Jayden Short is set to stay at Richmond. Collingwood met with the Tigers today where a deal was ruled out @AFLcomau @traderadio
Jayden Short is staying at Richmond, reports @JoshGabelich. Watch Continental Tyres AFL Trade Radio's Deadline Day coverage now: https://t.co/KDq8VbyZWS