AFL TRADE WEEK - KING, GARDINER TO SAINTS; PLAYFAIR TO SWANS
Ben Jensen 13 October 2007

By Ben Jensen AFL TRADE WEEK UPDATE PREMIERSHIP RUCKMAN and former Geelong skipper Steven King has been traded to St Kilda, along with Charlie Gardiner, for pick 90. Others to depart Catland were Tim Callan, along with pick 66 to the Bulldogs for pick 62 and Henry Playfair to Sydney for pick 44.

FINAL CONFIRMED TRADES

1. Adelaide exchanges Martin Mattner to Sydney for its round two selection (number 2).

2. West Coast exchanges Chris Judd and its round three selection (number 46) to Carlton for Josh Kennedy, its round one selection (number three) and its round two selection (number 20).

3. Adelaide exchanges John Meesen to Melbourne for its round three selection (number 37).

4. The Brisbane Lions exchange Cameron Wood to Collingwood for its round one selection (number 14).

5. Melbourne exchanges Travis Johnstone to the Brisbane Lions for its round one on-traded selection (number 14).

6. The Kangaroos exchange Brad Moran to Adelaide for its round three on-traded selection (number 37).

7. Port Adelaide exchanges Brad Symes to Adelaide for its round two on-traded selection (number 28).

8. Western Bulldogs exchange Jordan McMahon to Richmond for its round two selection (number 19).

9. Geelong exchanges Henry Playfair to Sydney for its round three selection (number 44).

10. Sydney exchanges Adam Schneider and Sean Dempster to St Kilda for its round two selection (number 26).

11. West Coast exchange Mitch Morton to Richmond for its round three selection (number 35).

12. Geelong exchange Steven King and Charlie Gardiner to St Kilda for its round six selection (number 90).

13. West Coast exchange its round two selection (number 30), round three on-traded selection (number 35) and round four selection (number 62) to Western Bulldogs for its round two selection (number 22) and round four selection (number 54).

14. Adelaide exchange Ben Hudson and its round three selection (number 43) to Western Bulldogs for its round two on-traded selection (number 30) and its round three selection (number 38).

15. Geelong exchange Tim Callan and its round four selection (number 66) to the Western Bulldogs for its round four on-traded selection (number 62).

16. Collingwood exchange Ben Davies to the Kangaroos for its round six selection (number 96).

17. Western Bulldogs exchange Sam Power to the Kangaroos for its round three selection (number 48).

18. Brisbane Lions exchange Richard Hadley to Carlton for its round four selection (number 52).

SAINTS COMMENTS ON KING, GARDINER

We have secured four quality players, with three of them under the age of 25 and their best football
in front of them" said St Kilda coach Ross Lyon. "We feel we have achieved our aim in selecting a balance of players in the areas of midfield, goal kicking and rucking, which is combined with our aim of developing young players" Lyon said.

"All four players have come from very strong and respected Clubs in the AFL, with effective systems in
place that has seen these Clubs experience recent finals success" Lyon said.

Former Geelong ruckman Stephen King underwent a full medical and intensive interview process,
where his desire to continue his career was evident.

"Steven still has 2-3 years of good football ahead of him and his leadership skills and talent are
qualities that are very positive for the Club" said Lyon.

Gardiner, also a former Geelong player is a leading forward who Lyon believes will be a strong
and solid contributor to the Saints.