Rowan Marshall traded to Geelong as St Kilda captain finds out on air
Geelong acquired 30-year-old ruckman Marshall with pick 14, ending his long pursuit of a trade.
St Kilda co-captain Callum Wilkie was live on camera answering a question about teammate Rowan Marshall when a reporter told him the trade had gone through. Wilkie laughed and thought it was a joke.
Marshall, a 30-year-old ruckman, has tried to leave the Saints for two years running and boycotted Monday's best and fairest night to push for the move. Geelong gets Marshall plus a future third-round pick in exchange for selection 14.
St Kilda general manager Lenny Hayes said the club was pleased with the compensation and wished Marshall well after a decade of service. Marshall responded with a statement thanking supporters and staff for their support over ten years at the club.
- 30
- Marshall's age
- 10
- Years at St Kilda
- Pick 14
- Geelong's trade piece
- Future third-round pick
- St Kilda's return
Why it mattersThe trade addresses Marshall's long-term desire to leave and gives St Kilda another first-round pick to rebuild, while Geelong gets a proven ruckman for a competitive push.
AustraliaAFL fans watching St Kilda and Geelong will see a significant shift in both rosters, with Marshall moving to premiership contenders and the Saints losing a decade-long player.
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