.A "severe opponent" has emerged for delisted Carlton ahead Jack Martin while an "sincere discussion" has cast uncertainty over the future of a preferred Woe player. And Also-- Patrick Dangerfield looks to be closer to protecting a brand-new deal with Geelong.Stay as much as date along with all the current gamer activity growths with AFL Exchange Whispers!Watch the very best coverage of the 2024 AFL finals, along with expert review and every game up until the Grand Final LIVE with no ad-breaks during the course of play, on Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your totally free trial today > Preparatory FinalIMAGINE WHAT YOU MAY BE ACQUIRING AS AN ALTERNATIVE. Absolutely free as well as confidential support call 1800u00a0858u00a0858 or browse through gamblinghelponline.org.au.New Eagles coaching competitor surfaces|00:49' MAJOR COMPETITOR' IN THE NATIONALITY FOR DELISTED BLUES FORWARDIt is the kind of low-risk, high-reward action that Geelong specializes in and also according to The Herald Sunshine's Jay Clark, Jack Martin could be the latest label for the Kitties to bank on. Martin was actually one of 5 Blues gamers to be delisted due to the club recently, possessing simply dealt with 54 activities across 5 seasons along with the club after having a hard time injuries.The 29-year-old simply created 3 appearances for Carlton this time and also while he has apparently undertaken a medical at Fremantle among enthusiasm from the Dockers, the Pet cats have actually become a "serious challenger" depending on to Clark. Clark kept in mind that while the Dockers have "solid passion" Martin "would certainly like to keep in Melbourne"." That places the Pussy-cats in an actually tough placement," Clark added Fox Footy's Midweek Trappings on Tuesday night.Clark recommended one thing like a two-year package at around $350,000 to $400,000 a time would certainly suffice to obtain Martin to sign on with Geelong, defining it as a "inexpensive and also safe" step." The Pussy-cats have been actually professionals in this area," Clark stated." They locate the mature-age gamer, perhaps with a handful of injury issues as well as connect him straight in. He's received a great deal of skill ... I believe the significant concern for the Cats is actually may they get his body system right, because otherwise I assume he might suit that greatest 22." ADDITIONAL AFL NEWS' CRAZY AS HECK': Inside Dimma's 'warpath' listing calls surrounded by $300k Dusty questionTRADE murmurs: Eagle almost secure Vic move All-Aus the middle of picks SaintsJack Martin was actually delisted. (Photograph by Michael Willson/AFL Photos through Getty Images) Resource: Getty ImagesFormer Geelong list supervisor as well as right now regulation football supervisor Andrew Mackie spoke with Clark back in 2022, exposing exactly how the team had been able to consistently stay very competitive-- as well as his words stay relevant to this day thinking about the threat versus perks discussion that features targeting Martin. "What we carry out know is this competitors is also, so if you create a binary choice to claim, 'Our experts are fixing' at that point that is potential discomfort for a long period of time," Mackie said at the time." What's the point of being actually conservative and safe?" Our company could possibly carry out that. But our company are actually actually available as well as alright to explore outside the norm. Our company have actually needed to. If we see something like, our experts aren't frightened to shoot." The Herald Sunlight's Josh Barnes suggested Gary Ablett and also Gary Rohan as some instances of Geelong's excellence with that said technique, although he additionally raised the likes of Jonathon Ceglar, Shaun Higgins, Josh Jenkins, Port Steven and also Aaron Black as evidence it doesn't always exercise." I'm unsure where Port Martin suits this Geelong onward line," Barnes claimed." They just like to play Tyson Stengle close to target, every person else runs definitely challenging. He is actually going to have to have a gigantic off-season if he is actually going to receive a ready Geelong." Robbo pounds AFL for fining Ken Hinkley|03:56 DANGERFIELD TO OBTAIN HIS GEELONG WISHSpeaking of the Pussy-cats, Jon Ralph turned up on the Midweek Tools that Patrick Dangerfield is set to obtain the two-year expansion he desires by the end of the period. Dangerfield's concentration is actually justifiably on assisting the Felines to a flag, along with Ralph adding that pro tempore being both the nightclub as well as his manager are actually "hanging around up until he gets through the time unscathed" to put pen to paper.Once that takes place, Dangerfield is going to receive his dream of a multi-year offer to stay at Geelong.Patrick Dangerfield will certainly acquire his desire. (Photograph through Darrian Traynor/Getty Images) Source: Getty ImagesKENNEDY'S FUTURE AT BLUES 'AIRBORNE' AFTER 'STRAIGHTFORWARD CONVERSATION' Elsewhere, Matt Kennedy's future at Carlton is shadowed after what Barnes called an "sincere talk" along with the club earlier in the week.Kennedy is gotten with the Blues next year as well as while it is considered very likely at this phase that he will definitely sit tight, there is actually an option the 27-year-old could appear elsewhere needs to he prefer extra participating in attend the midfield. It happens after Seven's Mitch Cleary reported Kennedy was among three players to be informed by the Woe to consider their future, with claims he wants to participate in more as an interior midfielder while Carlton wants him at half-forward. Speaking on the Midweek Tackle, Barnes pressured that Kennedy is "much-loved" at Carlton which, while frank, the conference he had earlier recently along with Blues representatives was certainly not accepted the intention of making an effort to press him out." They're not saying evacuate your bags yet if you would love to play a lot more midfield you are actually not visiting do it at Carlton," Barnes claimed." You're possibly heading to do that in other places. They've received Patrick Cripps in the middle, they don't really require more big bodies. They require speed in the center. "If he can discover someplace he 'd rather play after that he rates to look into that. He is actually bought next year." Matthew Kennedy's future is up in the air. (Image through Daniel Carson/AFL Photos through Getty Images) Resource: Getty ImagesBarnes included that words out of Kennedy's camping ground on Tuesday is actually that he is actually "most likely" to be at Carlton following year yet included it is really "truly airborne" whether he are going to decide to assess the market place." They haven't also checked out the market place however because I presume they were actually stunned," Barnes stated." He is actually much-loved inside of Carlton. His companion is actually a big component of the social scene there certainly. He was completed today when he played his 100th activity. They were actually everything about him. They enjoy him, the players perform. Presently he needs to open things up." While no crews have actually been actually mentioned to have actually conveyed enthusiasm in Kennedy, Barnes stated North Melbourne, Geelong as well as Collingwood as academic dates based upon staff fit together with Adelaide as well as West Coastline as interstate options.GIANTS TALL REQUESTS A TRADEIn other updates, Giants tall Wade Derksen has actually educated the nightclub he desires to be traded to a Victorian nightclub for household reasons.That is actually depending on to AFL.com.au's Callum Twomey, who mentioned the information on Tuesday afternoon. Derksen, that is actually yet to participate in an elderly game at GWS, is contracted till completion of upcoming time and is reportedly getting rate of interest coming from Melbourne.Barnes had actually previously disclosed on Midweek Trappings that Derksen, who the Giants consumed the 2022 Mid-Season Draught, was on the radar of a lot of clubs." Wade Derksen's perhaps not on the lips of a lot of footy enthusiasts, yet he is on the lips of recruiters as well as he is actually visiting remain in the field market," Barnes stated." He possesses a number of dates in Victoria, WA clubs desire him at the same time. He is actually playing at GWS in the VFL this year, he is actually participated in support all year-- he additionally presumes he's an ahead, kicked 6 targets (in three video games) behind time in the year for GWS." Melbourne Demons are actually one club that want him, he will have doubles today therefore he desires a little bit even more family members assistance-- he possesses that both in WA and Victoria, yet Victoria's perhaps his inclination (as) he has a little even more loved ones help there.".