WESTERN Bulldogs key forward Liam Jones is set to replace Carlton free agent Jarrad Waite, three months after being dropped from the Dogs’ struggling forward line.

After five seasons at the kennel, Jones, 23, has told the Dogs he wants to be traded to Visy Park.

The 197cm goalkicker (right) was dumped to the Dogs’ VFL side for the last eight rounds of the AFL season, but is seen by Carlton as part of the answer to its own forward line headaches.

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Dual Brisbane Lions best-and-fairest winner Joel Patfull has told club chiefs he wants to finish his career in Sydney.

Greater Western Sydney has emerged as the likely destination but the Lions would want a senior player, rather than another draft pick, in return. Patfull is contracted for another season and would be happy to stay at Brisbane under coach Justin Leppitsch.

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The Blues have been preparing for Waite’s departure and were informed on Monday that he would leave the club under free agency rules.

He is expected to join North Melbourne as part of the Roos’ all-out bid for next year’s premiership.

Carlton offered a one-year deal with a 13-game trigger clause for Waite but was outdone by a better offer from the Roos.

media_camera Carlton's Jarrad Waite celebrates after scoring a goal against GWS. Picture: Brett Costello

The out-of-contract Jones has played 66 games at the Dogs but wants to land at Carlton for more senior opportunities, according to manager Shane Casley, from Elite Sports Properties.

“Liam just wants to play regular senior football and we have identified Carlton as the best fit for him,” Casley told the Herald Sun.

“He’s just a baby in terms of league footy. He’s only 23 and we know a lot of the bigger guys don’t start playing their best footy until they 26 or 27.”

Hawthorn is in a strong position to secure Melbourne free agent James Frawley and is also circling GWS midfielder Jono O’Rourke.

media_camera Jono O'Rourke is set to leave the GWS Giants.

The Herald Sun revealed on Monday that O’Rourke, the No. 2 pick in the 2012 national draft, had requested a trade from the Giants.

The Giants want a first-round draft pick in return for O’Rourke after nine games in two seasons up north.

GWS tall Kristian Jaksch is also deciding between St Kilda and Carlton.

Blues football manager Andrew McKay confirmed the club was interested in key forward pair Jaksch and Liam Jones.

media_camera Nick Malceski could have played his last game for Sydney. Picture: Tim Carrafa

Gold Coast is looming as Nick Malceski’s new home, despite the uncertainty over Suns’ coach Guy McKenna.

Malceski’s manager Ben Niall said the rebounding defender would have one last meeting with the Swans in a bid to stay in the harbour city.

The Swans are managing a full salary cap and might not be able to satisfy the free agent’s asking price.

“He’s not disgruntled or anything like that,” Niall told the Herald Sun.

“I hope he stays at Sydney but he has got to do what’s best for him and his family.

“So we’ll give the Swans every chance to keep him but Sydney has some restraints.”