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Herald Sun
a day ago
- Business
- Herald Sun
AFL trade news: Huge Harley Reid asking price, free agency latest
Don't miss out on the headlines from AFL. Followed categories will be added to My News. Some Victorian clubs are getting cold feet on bids this year for Harley Reid given the vast bounty they would have to give up and his likely astronomical wage. For Reid to move back this year and break his contract he would need to be paid at least $1.8 million a season on a long-term deal. While he has had his moments, he has also had his challenges with up-and-down form for the battling Eagles. Contracted until the end of 2026, those close to him have also given off the feeling that he is easing into Perth life. Richmond and Essendon both have a pair of top-10 picks while Geelong is seen as another suitor for Reid. Reid is rated below average by Champion Data for disposals, clearances and contested possessions but above average for his kicking. The brilliant second-year star had a disrupted pre-season and is certain to emerge as one of the stars of the game. But clubs committing as many as three first round picks would need to be certain he is a generational player to hand him upwards of $10 million in six year deals or longerr STARCEVICH, WORPEL WEIGH UP OFFERS Brisbane defender Brandon Starcevich is keen to remain at the Lions now that he has overcome his concussion battle as the list of restricted free agents shrinks to three. Starcevich, Hawthorn's James Worpel and West Coast's Oscar Allen are the only restricted agents on a day when Collingwood's unrestricted free agent Brayden Maynard locked in a four-year deal. Starcevich's contract talks have been on hold, but now that he is back this weekend in Lions colours he will again get those talks back on track. The WA local had requested a two-year offer from the Lions in a deal that would have given him the option of unrestricted free agency or a move to Tasmania in 2028. But he could end up asking for a longer deal or take up that offer to 2028 after going home in coming weeks to ensure he is keen to be locked in at the Lions. The fact he is a restricted free agent as one of the top nine paid players at Brisbane shows he has been well rewarded for his form. The Herald Sun reported last week that Carlton is certain unrestricted free agent Jack Silvagni will remain at the club as talks near. Silvagni is keen to stay at Carlton and will secure a pay rise after his spectacular year as a key position defender. But those talks will still have to resolve how many years the 27-year-old signs for and the scope of that pay rise. If rivals were clamouring for his services it would be easier to get a huge deal but he is likely to settle for a more modest rise to remain a third-generation Blue. Hawthorn's James Worpel is also considering whether to accept a similar two-year offer that would give him the chance to use Tasmania as leverage or even move south. The Hawks remain confident he will stay but to this stage have not blown him off the park with their offer. Essendon's unrestricted Sam Draper is a long way apart on financial terms with the Dons on a four-year deal but in an ideal world would like to stay if he can play in his preferred position as first ruck. Draper is unrestricted after the Dons completed 2024 deals for players including Jy Caldwell that put him out of the club's top nine players for 2025. SUNS FACE NERVOUS WAIT AS ROWELL WEIGHS UP FUTURE Gold Coast star Matt Rowell has gone away with mates across the mid-season bye before considering his future as the Suns nervously await a decision. They are confident he will soon commence contract talks that would see him likely locked away for two more years to free agency. But given that timeline for talks has been easing back since round 8, there is a real sense of nervousness at Gold Coast. The Suns would want an A grader in return for Rowell if he did decide to leave instead of draft picks, which means a trade would be especially hard to broker. Gold Coast is in the window and so isn't interested in draft picks for yet more kids, but remains bullish he is just concentrating on his own form before committing MCVEE TO STAY A DEMON BUT IN NO RUSH TO SIGN Melbourne's Judd McVee wants to stay at the Demons but isn't yet in a hurry to commit. The West Australia's management met with the Demons last week but the offer is not yet at a stage where he would be keen to sign it. With McVee back from a long-running hamstring injury, Daniel Turner emerging as an intercepting back and Jake Bowey in terrific form, the Demons backline is taking shape. Steven May was in super form in the one-point loss to Collingwood, with Jake Lever easing back from an ankle concern. So the nucleus of the Demons' back six is there for future years, which makes securing 21-year-old McVee so important given he can lock away dangerous smalls and mid-sizers. DOGS EYE NEXT DEALS DESPITE BONT DELAY The Dogs will turn their attention to trying to secure youngsters including Joel Freijah long-term in coming weeks even as they work on a deal for 2025 free agent Marcus Bontempelli. The Dogs are adamant Bontempelli is no chance to leave the club but has just had some life issues including his engagement and the starting of a new cafe to concentrate on. Those talks should kick off in coming weeks. Veterans Liam Jones and Adam Treloar are also out of contract this year. Freijah is out of contract next year along with Ryley Sanders, Harvey Gallagher and Jordan Croft. Freijah is one of footy's rising stars given his emergence as a pacy, explosive midfielder, while Sanders is in no hurry given he is a Tasmanian likely to get a massive multimillion-dollar offer to move south. How footy's greatest salary dump changed trading forever Originally published as AFL trade news: Huge Harley Reid asking price, free agency latest
West Australian
3 days ago
- Business
- West Australian
WA farmers are lending a helping hand to replenish South Australia's drought-impacted farmers' hay stocks
WA farmers are poised to lend a helping hand to replenish South Australia's hay stocks as the state continues to grapple with some of the driest conditions in decades. Green snail has prevented local farmers from supplying their drought-affected neighbours recent years, however, recent animal feed entry conditions have been adjusted by the SA Government to help provide its farmers with some relief. The SA Government granted conditional entry to hay from areas of WA with a lower risk of the pest infestation on May 30. Farmers Across Borders - Hay — a volunteer group of farmers and truckies from WA — plans to take its first convoy in the coming weeks in partnership with Victoria Lions Club's Need For Feed program, containing 1000 bales each of barley straw and hay. WA spokeswoman Sam Starcevich said while conditional entry had been obtained, the group still faced many hurdles. 'It's made it a bit easier for delivery but there are still regulations and procedures we must follow,' she said. The SA Department of Primary Industries requires each consignment to be accompanied by a Plant Health Import Certificate and a Biosecurity Declaration that clearly identifies the origin of the hay. Additionally, all consignments must be sealed/covered during transport to prevent spillage and a detailed manifest must be submitted to PIRSA prior to arrival, in accordance with existing procedures. Upon arrival in SA, consignments are inspected by either a business registered with PIRSA or PIRSA Biosecurity Officers. The SA Government has also waived biosecurity inspection fees which will assist drought-impacted farmers importing fodder from interstate. The PIRSA website has been updated with the revised WA green snail zones and covers the requirements for commercial hay imports. Ms Starcevich said the convoy would not make a huge dent in the organisation's stockpile, which would be kept strong to assist WA farmers should they require it. A Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development spokesperson said they have assisted the SA Government by providing snail distribution data to help inform important requirements. 'While WA's cropping area is considered largely free from green snails – which are generally found on the coastal fringe between Lancelin and Busselton – there have been isolated detections near Albany, Kendenup and in the Beverley and Northam townsites,' they said. Green snails feed on leafy vegetables, cereal crops, pasture grasses, nursery plants and cut flowers. It is a reportable pest within the state. WA has and will continue to export hay to NSW and Victoria despite green snail. 'NSW and Victorian regulations for green snail allow for hay to be sourced from WA cropping areas that are outside a 25km buffer from a detection,' the DPIRD spokesperson said
The Advertiser
21-05-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
'Blown away' Lions coach makes big AFLW call
The gap between North Melbourne and the rest isn't as wide as it appears, insists AFLW coach Craig Starcevich after being "blown away" by what he saw at Brisbane's first session back in training. The inaugural Lions mentor in 2017 and two-time premiership coach has recommitted until at least the end of next season at Springfield. Starcevich's new deal will see him surpass Adelaide's Matthew Clarke, who won't coach beyond this season, as the AFLW's longest-serving coach. "I don't see any wavering from that; they're very competitive," the former Collingwood premiership defender said. "As disappointing as it was (losing last year's final), they're the type of group that want to get out and atone straight away. "The first session back ... blew us all away actually. "Their time trial results were extraordinarily good and concentration and cleanliness with the ball were super afterwards." The Kangaroos beat his side 6.3 (39) to 1.3 (9) in November's decider to emphatically reverse the result of their 2023 final. "It looks like there's a bit of a gap, but there were lots of phases in that grand final we were in the game but couldn't score," Starcevich said of the 2024 decider. "We know what we need to fix, they want to keep improving ... and there's a big pack underneath chasing all of us. "The competition, despite what you might hear from various channels, is in very healthy condition ... a couple of teams who didn't even make finals in Geelong, Melbourne who I think are finals-worthy, to name two. "Our comp's strong and we'll have to be on guard every single week." Irish recruit Neasa Dooley is among 39 Gaelic football converts in the league, but the first to come from Kildare. "She's clean (with the ball) and already kicks it really well, but she's got a very sore fist from handballing (with) the brand new balls,'' Starcevic said. The season kicks off on August 14 with a clash between Collingwood and Carlton. The gap between North Melbourne and the rest isn't as wide as it appears, insists AFLW coach Craig Starcevich after being "blown away" by what he saw at Brisbane's first session back in training. The inaugural Lions mentor in 2017 and two-time premiership coach has recommitted until at least the end of next season at Springfield. Starcevich's new deal will see him surpass Adelaide's Matthew Clarke, who won't coach beyond this season, as the AFLW's longest-serving coach. "I don't see any wavering from that; they're very competitive," the former Collingwood premiership defender said. "As disappointing as it was (losing last year's final), they're the type of group that want to get out and atone straight away. "The first session back ... blew us all away actually. "Their time trial results were extraordinarily good and concentration and cleanliness with the ball were super afterwards." The Kangaroos beat his side 6.3 (39) to 1.3 (9) in November's decider to emphatically reverse the result of their 2023 final. "It looks like there's a bit of a gap, but there were lots of phases in that grand final we were in the game but couldn't score," Starcevich said of the 2024 decider. "We know what we need to fix, they want to keep improving ... and there's a big pack underneath chasing all of us. "The competition, despite what you might hear from various channels, is in very healthy condition ... a couple of teams who didn't even make finals in Geelong, Melbourne who I think are finals-worthy, to name two. "Our comp's strong and we'll have to be on guard every single week." Irish recruit Neasa Dooley is among 39 Gaelic football converts in the league, but the first to come from Kildare. "She's clean (with the ball) and already kicks it really well, but she's got a very sore fist from handballing (with) the brand new balls,'' Starcevic said. The season kicks off on August 14 with a clash between Collingwood and Carlton. The gap between North Melbourne and the rest isn't as wide as it appears, insists AFLW coach Craig Starcevich after being "blown away" by what he saw at Brisbane's first session back in training. The inaugural Lions mentor in 2017 and two-time premiership coach has recommitted until at least the end of next season at Springfield. Starcevich's new deal will see him surpass Adelaide's Matthew Clarke, who won't coach beyond this season, as the AFLW's longest-serving coach. "I don't see any wavering from that; they're very competitive," the former Collingwood premiership defender said. "As disappointing as it was (losing last year's final), they're the type of group that want to get out and atone straight away. "The first session back ... blew us all away actually. "Their time trial results were extraordinarily good and concentration and cleanliness with the ball were super afterwards." The Kangaroos beat his side 6.3 (39) to 1.3 (9) in November's decider to emphatically reverse the result of their 2023 final. "It looks like there's a bit of a gap, but there were lots of phases in that grand final we were in the game but couldn't score," Starcevich said of the 2024 decider. "We know what we need to fix, they want to keep improving ... and there's a big pack underneath chasing all of us. "The competition, despite what you might hear from various channels, is in very healthy condition ... a couple of teams who didn't even make finals in Geelong, Melbourne who I think are finals-worthy, to name two. "Our comp's strong and we'll have to be on guard every single week." Irish recruit Neasa Dooley is among 39 Gaelic football converts in the league, but the first to come from Kildare. "She's clean (with the ball) and already kicks it really well, but she's got a very sore fist from handballing (with) the brand new balls,'' Starcevic said. The season kicks off on August 14 with a clash between Collingwood and Carlton.
West Australian
21-05-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
'Blown away' Lions coach makes big AFLW call
The gap between North Melbourne and the rest isn't as wide as it appears, insists AFLW coach Craig Starcevich after being "blown away" by what he saw at Brisbane's first session back in training. The inaugural Lions mentor in 2017 and two-time premiership coach has recommitted until at least the end of next season at Springfield. Starcevich's new deal will see him surpass Adelaide's Matthew Clarke, who won't coach beyond this season, as the AFLW's longest-serving coach. The Lions have been in all but two of the eight AFLW finals contested, and Starcevich expects those standards to continue this year. "I don't see any wavering from that; they're very competitive," the former Collingwood premiership defender said. "As disappointing as it was (losing last year's final), they're the type of group that want to get out and atone straight away. "The first session back ... blew us all away actually. "Their time trial results were extraordinarily good and concentration and cleanliness with the ball were super afterwards." The Kangaroos beat his side 6.3 (39) to 1.3 (9) in November's decider to emphatically reverse the result of their 2023 final. "It looks like there's a bit of a gap, but there were lots of phases in that grand final we were in the game but couldn't score," Starcevich said of the 2024 decider. "We know what we need to fix, they want to keep improving ... and there's a big pack underneath chasing all of us. "The competition, despite what you might hear from various channels, is in very healthy condition ... a couple of teams who didn't even make finals in Geelong, Melbourne who I think are finals-worthy, to name two. "Our comp's strong and we'll have to be on guard every single week." Irish recruit Neasa Dooley is among 39 Gaelic football converts in the league, but the first to come from Kildare. "She's clean (with the ball) and already kicks it really well, but she's got a very sore fist from handballing (with) the brand new balls,'' Starcevic said. The season kicks off on August 14 with a clash between Collingwood and Carlton.
Perth Now
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
'Blown away' Lions coach makes big AFLW call
The gap between North Melbourne and the rest isn't as wide as it appears, insists AFLW coach Craig Starcevich after being "blown away" by what he saw at Brisbane's first session back in training. The inaugural Lions mentor in 2017 and two-time premiership coach has recommitted until at least the end of next season at Springfield. Starcevich's new deal will see him surpass Adelaide's Matthew Clarke, who won't coach beyond this season, as the AFLW's longest-serving coach. The Lions have been in all but two of the eight AFLW finals contested, and Starcevich expects those standards to continue this year. "I don't see any wavering from that; they're very competitive," the former Collingwood premiership defender said. "As disappointing as it was (losing last year's final), they're the type of group that want to get out and atone straight away. "The first session back ... blew us all away actually. "Their time trial results were extraordinarily good and concentration and cleanliness with the ball were super afterwards." The Kangaroos beat his side 6.3 (39) to 1.3 (9) in November's decider to emphatically reverse the result of their 2023 final. "It looks like there's a bit of a gap, but there were lots of phases in that grand final we were in the game but couldn't score," Starcevich said of the 2024 decider. "We know what we need to fix, they want to keep improving ... and there's a big pack underneath chasing all of us. "The competition, despite what you might hear from various channels, is in very healthy condition ... a couple of teams who didn't even make finals in Geelong, Melbourne who I think are finals-worthy, to name two. "Our comp's strong and we'll have to be on guard every single week." Irish recruit Neasa Dooley is among 39 Gaelic football converts in the league, but the first to come from Kildare. "She's clean (with the ball) and already kicks it really well, but she's got a very sore fist from handballing (with) the brand new balls,'' Starcevic said. The season kicks off on August 14 with a clash between Collingwood and Carlton.
