[ravadongon]

Chance Bateman won't return. I remember him saying in his 150th game that he wants to be a one club player. He requested a trade some years ago (when he thought Hawthorn wasn't working out for him), but nothing eventuated - and said he couldn't be happier.

Not sure about Joel Corey. Word is he's signed on with Geelong, but I'm not 100% - haven't seen a source yet.

Unless Wells backs NM into a corner i.e. trade me to WA or I'll go to the PSD (unlikely), WC will have to pay over the odds. On performance so far (and taking into account the high quality of this year's draft stock - particularly first round), I think he's worth an early 2nd round pick or mid-late 2nd round + solid player - I wouldn't offer any more. North will do their best to pump up his potential, that he was a no. 2 pick (albeit in one of the worst 1st rounds in draft history), has X-factor etc. and would be pushing hard for WC first rounder (most likely top 5) or a gun youngster + an early 2nd round.