FREMANTLE expects to keep Hayden Ballantyne and hopes to land Brad Hill, Cam McCarthy, Joel Hamling and Shane Kersten in a bumper trade period.

Dockers list manager Brad Lloyd said on Monday that Ballantyne had not told the club he wants to leave, despite reports he was set to join cross-town rival West Coast.

Lloyd also provided updates on a number of players on Fremantle’s trade radar including McCarthy, Hamling and Kersten. Chris Mayne and Michael Barlow are likely to head out of the club.

“He (Ballantyne) is someone we’ve always wanted to retain ... there was a little bit of noise towards the end of the year but the feeling is he’ll remain at the club next year,” he said on Trade Radio.

“There was a lot of noise and media speculation about it but he never came to the club and said he wanted to leave or anything like that.

“We haven’t heard any real strong interest or indication from any club that he’ll be going there.

“At this point I think he’ll be playing for Fremantle again and we’d be really happy with that.”

Camera Icon Fremantle says rumours Hayden Ballantyne wants out are off the mark. Credit: News Corp Australia

Lloyd said he expected the McCarthy and Hill deals to get done.

“(McCarthy) is going really well, he’s been training at South Fremantle which has been really good for him. Whether it’s future picks or a straight swap, they are all things we have discussed (with GWS) ... we’re looking at all the alternatives for Cam and what helps with the rest of our trade and draft strategy.”

He said a trade for Hawthorn speedster Hill was waiting on compensation for departing free agent Mayne, with the Dockers hopeful they will receive a second-round draft pick.

“Bradley’s certainly a player we’d like to get to Fremantle, we’re talking regularly (with the Hawks) but we’ll wait to see what that compensation is and how it fits in with out other picks.

“He wants to get to Fremantle, he wants to play with Stephen, his brother.”

He also flagged Fremantle’s interest in Geelong forward Kersten and Bulldogs premiership defender Hamling.

“He (Hamling) is a young Western Australian boy, a key defender with good speed, so he’s someone we have some interest in. He’s got a fair bit to work through, at this point I think he’s undecided which way he’s going.

“We haven’t been told that he will come to Fremantle and we haven’t been told that he won’t. He’s still uncontracted but he’s still working through where he’s at.”

Camera Icon Joel Hamling battles with Lance Franklin in the Grand Final. Credit: News Corp Australia, Colleen Petch

“We’re looking at Shane (Kersten). He’s someone that’s obviously got a bit of power about him and is a good kick of the footy and can play a role in the forward line. There is still a ways to go down the track there, we haven’t had too many discussions with Geelong at this stage but we’ll get to those. Still a fair bit to work through there.”

Lloyd said of Barlow: “We’re respectful of Michael’s position to have a look at other opportunities that might come up” and said the Dockers had no interest in Port Adelaide ruckman Matthew Lobbe.