ADELAIDE midfielder Brad Crouch has nominated St Kilda as his club of choice for next season. featured alongside some of Australia’s most prominent sports journalists. Witherden has found himself on the outer this season, only managing a handful of games when Daniel Rich was injured. Expect Brisbane to take a run at another Hawk to join their side. Rumours surfaced last season about Smith being offered to rival clubs, but he remained for 2020. Subscriber only. Crouch returned to the Crows in 2020 and only managed 12 games due to a hamstring setback. The government has a secret system. It’s a guessing game. Neither player will be charged, instead counselling @superfooty @TheTiserSport _____ "You are being watched. Get all the latest AFL news, highlights and analysis delivered straight to your inbox with Fox Sports Sportmail. Vardy was an integral part of West Coast’s premiership in 2018 after Nic Naitanui tore his ACL. Watch the 2020 Toyota AFL Finals Series on Kayo with every game before the Grand Final Live & On-Demand.

Sign up now! Oops! Anyone can contribute to The Roar and have their work At least six clubs are interested in out-of-contract Adelaide star Brad Crouch, despite his police run-in that has seen him banned for two games. Hawthorn have offered Smith a two-year deal, however, Brisbane are rumoured to offer him three years. Richmond’s assistant coach Adam Kingsley has said previously he thinks Graham is a long-term replacement for midfielders such as Dion Prestia and Shane Edwards. Who would want him? However, the Magpies have big contracts to pay, and Josh Daicos has developed very nicely on a wing. The Saints have offered Crouch a long-term deal that includes triggers to extend the contract to as long as five seasons. There is a market for rucks this off-season, and it is likely Preuss will find a new home. Who would want him? “I don’t think there’s anything to gain for Brad Crouch playing the rest of the year and I’m not sure how Crows fans would handle that, but I don’t know what the benefit is for him.”, Crouch spoke last night about his situation and being willing to walk away if it is in the best interest of Adelaide. Crouch is … He says he is unsure how much impact his recent run-in with police will have on contract negotiations. Contracted until the end of 2021, Dunstan doesn’t have to go anywhere. Witherden could feature on a wing or halfback, as Hawthorn have glaring deficiencies in both those areas. Chris Cavanagh, Michael Warner, Jon Ralph and Jay Clark, News Corp Australia Sports Newsroom. Geelong had inquired in the Ballarat product but this week landed Jeremy Cameron, and while Port Adelaide considered him, were only prepared to offer three seasons. Get your 14-day free trial & start streaming instantly >. Hawthorn are short on ruck if they continue to persist with Ben McEvoy at fullback, while Essendon have Sam Draper but just lost Tom Bellchambers. Clubs would be nervous to pick him up unless Sydney were willing to pay a large chunk of his contract.

Adelaide's Brad Crouch, for instance, would be 27 by the time Round 1, 2021 comes around. Get all the latest player movement news in AFL Trade Whispers! According to a report in The Age, Essendon’s initial asking price for the 26-year-old, who requested a trade to the Blues last week, involved one of star trio Charlie Curnow, Harry McKay or Sam Walsh. Crouch was initially recruited by Adelaide via the 2011 mini draft. This could theoretically see them holding picks one and two, given they currently sit 18th. Stream all the latest news and insight right up until first bounce plus half-time and full-time analysis from the Fox Footy commentary team. Speaking on FIVEaa, the 26-year-old said he was keen to remain in South Australia if possible, but is still working through things with his manager and is no wiser as to where he’d be playing in 2021.

Phillips would fit in superbly with Hawthorn as they offload some of their ageing veterans in a bid to get younger.

However, you can still subscribe via the Apple App Store or the Google Play. Power midfielder Ollie Wines would be 26, as would Essendon's Adam Saad. “They’ve probably got the money there, they had a big crack at Dylan Shiel and didn’t land him. He’s still young enough to make an impact, and he’ll have a few options for landing spots. Who would want him? You can access more content with Watch AFL. The Crouch news did not come as a shock to the Caldwell camp as he ponders his next move. “From a list management point of view you choose one and try to get them across the line. His production towards the end of 2020 was putrid, and hasn’t played enough quality games to justify his wage. Crouch’s manager Gary Winter said no club had pulled out of the race for Crouch yet, telling the Herald Sun: “There is significant interest from a number of clubs and there are open lines of communication with them. If Mumford decides to play on another year, GWS will still be looking to bolster their ruck division. We continue to talk to clubs so they all remain in the mix.”. You must provide an email address to create a Roar account, When using Facebook to create or log in to an account, you need to grant The Roar permission to see your email address, By joining The Roar you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions. A restricted free agent, Crouch has informed the Saints he wishes to head to Moorabbin and assist the club's pursuit for a premiership in 2021. Crouch had attracted ample interest from several clubs, including Geelong, Port Adelaide and Richmond, but that diminished somewhat after he was caught with an illicit substance last month, which saw him cop a two-game ban. Who would want him? INDICATIVE DRAFT ORDER Your club's picks as they stand.

Get your 14-day free trial & start streaming instantly >, Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. Kane Cornes believes Carlton and St Kilda are two teams that could benefit from adding the midfielder and would also be able to pay him the necessary amount to get Adelaide the top free agency compensation pick. I think Carlton would probably pay $650,000 at four years, but it’s going to be touch and go. Adelaide: Brad Crouch The Crows ball magnet almost moved to Gold Coast last season, however, a trade couldn’t be completed. Overseas? Despite being loved at Geelong, Cockatoo is rumoured to be in the sights of multiple rival clubs, and may want to try to revive his career. They also have interest in Greater Western Sydney midfielder Jye Caldwell on a long-term deal with the 20-year-old Giant also weighing up interest from Essendon. Wines has recently said he’s happy at Alberton and wants to win a flag for Port Adelaide this year, but the noise surrounding his return to Victoria hasn’t quietened. But with the Saints opening their pockets to sign several players, off-loading a depth player on a decent salary might help them loosen their belt a little. He’s consistently had seasons ruined by injuries, with 2020 being sidelined the entire season. I can't see Geelong paying enough to trigger Band 1 compo, they're using the appeal of playing for a flag in the next couple of years as leverage. Who would want him? Neither player will be charged, instead counselling @superfooty @TheTiserSport _____ Jong was once an important piece in the Western Bulldogs side. Adelaide's Brad Crouch, for instance, would be 27 by the time Round 1, 2021 comes around. However, he has been left to play reserves football in 2020, just managing three games this season. It’s a bizarre move from the Kangaroos after Brown kicked 188 goals in the three seasons prior. Picture: Chris Hyde, Brad Crouch is set to depart the Crows, where brother Matt Crouch plays. “The timing was absolutely terrible, I’m still not sure how much of an affect it’s going to have on that (contract) stuff. Despite landing Hill, Paddy Ryder, Dan Butler, Zak Jones and Dougal Howard last year, the Saints have ample room in their salary cap given their salary cap underspend in recent seasons. Captured a great grassroots sporting moment? Get your 14-day free trial & start streaming instantly >, Grab your Finals Pass to start streaming >, Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. That suspension will need to be served at his new club. The Saints surged into the semi-finals this season but still sat mid-table for clearance and contested possessions differential. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images). Who would want him?

He’s out of contract, but he’s expected to be offered another deal at the Kennell. They were rumoured to offer a bigger and longer deal than Carlton, but Williams is more interested in the Blues as a club. Picture: Sarah Reed Source: News Corp Australia. Carlton are expected to make a run at Wines if he becomes available. © 2020, SEN All Rights Pictures: AFL Photos, Crouch has long been chasing a long-term deal, but interest elsewhere cooled after he was hit with a two-match ban, Lach it in: Neale makes it a clean sweep with Lions' B&F, caught with an illicit substance last month, Despite landing Hill, Paddy Ryder, Dan Butler, Zak Jones and Dougal Howard last year. Carlton is also reportedly considering trading their first-round pick to Geelong for two or more of the Cats’ later first-round picks that they received in exchange for Tim Kelly last year. Who would want him?