AFL Trade Whispers: Geelong and Melbourne Target Star Eagle, Hawks Eye Harry Perryman, and Daniel Rioli Off Trade Table

Star Eagle Jake Waterman Attracts Victorian Powerhouses

Geelong and Melbourne are showing strong interest in West Coast Eagles forward Jake Waterman, who will be a free agent next year. Waterman, who has kicked 37 goals this season, is reportedly earning $440,000-$450,000 a year, but his next contract could nearly double that amount.

Key Details:

Interest: Geelong and Melbourne
Current Salary: $440,000-$450,000
Performance: 37 goals this season, ranked 3rd in the AFL
Comments:

Jon Ralph (Herald Sun): "Waterman is very keen to stay, but there's no deal in front of him."
Paul Peos (Waterman's Manager): "We'd love to get it done sooner rather than later. It's in a state of flux."

Potential Impact:

For Melbourne: Waterman could form a dynamic duo with Jacob Van Rooyen.
For Geelong: Adding Waterman would create another challenge for opposition defenses.

Hawks Ramp Up Bid for Harry Perryman

Hawthorn is making a strong push to sign Giants utility Harry Perryman. A contingent led by coach Sam Mitchell and player acquisition manager Jarryd Roughead met with Perryman in Sydney to discuss a five-year deal worth around $800,000 per season.

Key Details:

Current Team: GWS Giants
Interest: Hawthorn, Essendon, and Adelaide clubs
Offer from Hawthorn: Five years, $800,000 per season
Comments:

Caroline Wilson (Channel 9’s Footy Classified): "Hawthorn is making a bold bid to poach Perryman."
Harry Perryman: "I try to block all that stuff out. My manager is always in contact with the club."

Background:

GWS Offer: Five years, $650,000 per season
Performance: 119 AFL games, third in GWS’ best and fairest in 2020

Daniel Rioli Off the Trade Table

Despite interest from the Gold Coast Suns, Richmond’s Daniel Rioli is not available for trade. The Suns were reportedly willing to offer two first-round picks for the 27-year-old defender, but Richmond is not entertaining any trade offers.

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