Media reports have tied Collingwood captain Scott Pendlebury to a reported move to the Gold Coast Suns.
Nine.com.au described the Suns' clever move that played out in secret.
SEN commentator Kane Cornes said the deal is beautifully scripted for Collingwood.
Nine.com.au also flagged a million-dollar concern for the Magpies as stunning trade links emerged.
Collingwood has moved swiftly after fans were apparently robbed in a cruel twist involving Pendlebury, Yahoo News said.
The captain shared an update to the Magpie Army on the team's official site.