Media reports have tied Collingwood captain Scott Pendlebury to a possible move to the Gold Coast Suns.
Nine.com.au described the Suns' masterstroke that unfolded in secret.
SEN commentator Kane Cornes said the deal is perfectly scripted for Collingwood.
Nine.com.au also flagged a million-dollar issue for the Magpies as stunning trade links circulated.
Collingwood has responded quickly after fans were reportedly robbed in a brutal twist involving Pendlebury, Yahoo News said.
The captain posted a note to the Magpie Army on the team's official site.