Christian Petracca trade: Melbourne land monster package from Gold Coast

Jake Beddard

Christian Petracca trade: Melbourne land monster package from Gold Coast image

In stark contrast to what they received for Clayton Oliver, fellow Melbourne premiership hero Christian Petracca is leaving the Demons for a hefty haul of three first-round picks, according to AFL.com.au's Cal Twomey.

Petracca had officially requested a trade to the Suns weeks ago, but the two clubs only manufactured a deal in the final hours of the trade period.

It's believed there will be other picks included in the deal, with the Suns also needing draft capital to match bids on their academy selections.

Melbourne officially farewell two legends of the club, with Petracca and Oliver being dealt just minutes apart from each other.

MORE: Clayton Oliver traded to GWS, makes way for Jack Steele

Meanwhile, earlier on trade deadline, the Suns landed former number one overall pick Jamarra Ugle-Hagan for pick 74.

Jake Beddard

Jake Beddard is a contributing Wires Writer at The Sporting News based in Melbourne, Australia.