Essendon have proposed a new arrangement in which they give up their first three picks in the draft and net all three of their trade targets.

Under the plan Essendon would give the Bulldogs their first- and third-round selections (picks 11 and 46) and in return the Dogs give them Jake Stringer and their second round pick, currently selection 26.

Delicate deal: The Bombers are trying to find a deal to land Jake Stringer. Credit:Simon Schluter

The Bombers would then have picks 26 and 28, which they would seek to use as part of trades for Devon Smith and Adam Saad.

The Dogs are considering the deal but are reluctant to part with more than Stringer for the Bombers' pick 11.