St Kilda demands top value for Marshall to Geelong
St Kilda's general manager signalled willingness to trade ruck Rowan Marshall but only for strong compensation Geelong must meet.
Rowan Marshall has asked to move to Geelong. St Kilda's general manager Lenny Hayes said Friday they're open to a deal but will demand strong compensation.
Marshall is an experienced ruckman who's finished in the top six of St Kilda's best and fairest for the last three years. He's formed a strong partnership with recent recruit Tom De Koning.
Geelong has been pursuing Marshall for a second straight year. Geelong shut down any prospect of Lawson Humphries being involved in the Marshall deal.
Hayes said no deal is imminent and several details must be resolved.
- Top six for last three years
- Marshall's best and fairest finishes
- Lenny Hayes
- St Kilda general manager
- Tom De Koning
- Marshall's partner
- Geelong
- Target club
Why it mattersIt affects list strength and finals chances at St Kilda and Geelong. The trade period is when AFL clubs reshape their squads.
AustraliaSt Kilda and Geelong fans are watching closely; the outcome shapes both clubs' playing list strength during the trade period.
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