ACCORDING to The Advertiser, Port Adelaide is interested in unrestricted free agent Matt White, from Richmond.

The 26 year old has played 105 games for the Tigers after being taken in the 2006 pre-season draft and is free to leave the Tigers as an unrestricted free agent when the free agency period opens on Friday.

White plays predominantly through the midfield and is known for his speed.

According to The Advertiser, White’s management has fielded offers from as many as five AFL clubs that include Carlton, Essendon, St Kilda and Melbourne.

The Advertiser also reports "Port will not enter the bidding for contracted Collingwood premiership defender Heath Shaw", after the Power was linked to the wantaway Pie yesterday.

The Power's other main interest in trade period is Brisbane's Jared Polec. Port Adelaide still holds the upper hand in terms of draft picks to offer the Lions, but the Crows are reportedly trying to secure a second round pick to entice the 20-year-old to West Lakes.

Buddy bonanza

The Sydney Swans are making an audacious bid to steal Hawthorn forward Lance Franklin away from his presumed destination, Greater Western Sydney.

News Limited reports the Swans have made a $7 million dollar bid - $1.4 million over five years – for the Hawk spearhead.

Incoming Giants coach Leon Cameron revealed on Fox Footy's AFL 360 on Monday night that the club had sent its proposed offer to Franklin's management last week.

GWS' deal is reported to be close to $2 million a season.

Meanwhile, Carlton will not chase the services of the Hawk megastar.

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Tick, tock on Docherty

Carlton leads the race for the services of talented Brisbane Lions youngster Sam Docherty.

The 19-year-old, pick No. 12 in the 2011 NAB AFL Draft, has told the Lions he wants to be traded to the Blues, News Limited reports.

However, the club's pursuit of Collingwood's Dale Thomas may have some impact on a potential trade, as the Blues' energies will be concentrated on the Pies star.

Montagna weighing up future

Experienced St Kilda on-baller Leigh Montagna is considering his options about a possible move away from the Saints.

While St Kilda expects expect him to stay, The Age reports the key Saint is pondering whether to move to another club to achieve some late-career success.

AFL.com.au revealed on Monday the Saints were also in the box seat to secure North Melbourne key defender Luke Delaney, who has nominated the club as his preferred destination. The Saints have made Delaney a three-year offer.

Other news

AFL.com.au's Damian Barrett told Gillette Trade Radio on Monday that a deal to move Saint Nick Dal Santo to North Melbourne was "as good as done".

The Herald Sun reports Essendon made a belated bid to procure the talented Dustin Martin before he signed a new two-year deal with Richmond.

Carlton small forward Eddie Betts is still considering his options as he mulls over deals from both North Melbourne and Adelaide.