Media reports have tied Collingwood captain Scott Pendlebury to a possible move to the Gold Coast Suns.
Nine.com.au described the Suns' clever move that played out in secret.
SEN commentator Kane Cornes said the deal is beautifully scripted for Collingwood.
Nine.com.au also flagged a million-dollar problem for the Magpies as stunning trade links emerged.
Collingwood has taken action after fans were apparently robbed in a nasty twist involving Pendlebury, Yahoo News said.
The captain shared a note to the Magpie Army on the club's web page.