How side deals, mega bucks and a rare breakout of honest and rational negotiating ruled trade period

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 14, 2026

If Sam Mitchell and his Hawks go on to the win the flag in the next few years, they should be thanking the Suns on the podium.

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