Sad family detail as Jack Silvagni 'all-but certain' for AFL club switch
Details emerged earlier this month that Collingwood had expressed interest in Silvagni, who is an unrestricted free agent if he doesn't re-sign with Carlton. The Magpies are said to be keen on the 27-year-old defender, who could be the perfect replacement for veteran premiership hero Jeremy Howe.
On Monday night, The Age reported that Collingwood have offered Silvagni a four-year deal - the same contract length the Blues have offered. Interestingly, the Pies are also talking the same money as Carlton - in the mid-$600,000 per season.
The report states: "Multiple sources at clubs, and those close to Silvagni, suggested it was unlikely he and Carlton would be able to mend their relationship and extend his time at the Blues into 2026." Reporter Sam McLure later elaborated on 'Footy Classified' on Channel 9, saying: "I'd be very surprised if he's playing in a Carlton jumper [next year].
'The interesting thing here though, is that if he was to leave Carlton and play for Collingwood next year, it wouldn't be about the money. It paints a reasonably dark picture about, I guess, the frustrations in the playing group at Carlton right now.
'I will say I wouldn't be surprised if another club came late after seeing how this is transpiring, because finding solid key defenders at that sort of market rate is quite rare. So maybe a Sydney or a Western Bulldogs or someone that needs a key defender.
'A few weeks for this one to play out. Not certain he'll be playing in a Collingwood jumper Round 1 next year, but I'd be very surprised if he's playing in a Carlton jumper, so it seems like he is on the way out.'
Sad situation for Silvagni family at Carlton
McLure stated it would be a "sad end" to the Silvagni family's ties with Carlton. Jack has played 121 games for the club since 2016, but has been sidelined since Round 16 with injury.
Father Stephen played 312 games for the club, while late grandfather Sergio featured in 239 games for the Blues. Collectively they've played the second-most games in VFL/AFL history for a grandfather-father-son trio, only behind John Sr, John Jr and Josh Kennedy (695).
While Stephen remains a club legend, he had a bitter falling out with the club in 2019 and has never returned in an official capacity. He was removed as the club's list manager that year and has since taken up the same role at St Kilda.
He refused to enter the Carlton rooms to be part of celebrations for Jack's 100th game in 2023, and was a notable absentee earlier this year when the club marked the 30-year anniversary of their 1995 premiership. Every member of the 1995 team - bar Silvagni - attended an official function to mark the anniversary during their game against Geelong in April.
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Luke Hodge's advice for Jack Silvagni
Speaking last week, Hawthorn champion Luke Hodge said it would be a "no-brainer" for Jack to join Collingwood. "You've got a club who is really struggling (Carlton), has dropped away from a prelim final two years ago to players who look like they are playing for themselves out on the field," Hodge said on SEN radio. 'They don't know what is going on with the coach. They've got Wrighty (Graham Wright) coming in to make some big calls.
"Versus a club who is offering you more money (Collingwood) and are sitting on top of the ladder (and) who's going to play finals. I understand loyalty is a massive thing, but (it's the) opportunity versus to play in a premiership versus a club that's stable at the moment.
'You sit back and go - the only way he wouldn't go is if Collingwood were paying less and Carlton bumped up the offer. It's common sense.'
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