WESTERN Bulldogs premiership player Caleb Daniel is not expected to seek a move to North Melbourne unless the Dogs open the door for him to depart late in the Continental Tyres AFL Trade Period.
Daniel, who is contracted for two more years at the Bulldogs, has been weighing interest in moving to the Kangaroos, who have offered a longer-term deal to him.
The 2016 flag winner has had interest in looking at the North option but has not requested a trade, with the Dogs holding firm that Daniel remains a wanted player at the kennel.
AFL.com.au revealed North’s interest in Daniel last month as it eyed a premiership trio along with now ex-Eagle Jack Darling and Swan Luke Parker.
“There’s been no indication from Caleb or his management that he wants to look elsewhere. Caleb is vice-captain at the club and has two years left on his contract and is a really valuable player, so I can’t really comment on that at this stage,” Bulldogs list manager Sam Power told Trade Radio on Monday.
The Dogs already have two deals likely to go the distance in the trade period, with Bailey Smith‘s move to Geelong and Jack Macrae‘s request to be traded to St Kilda the priority dealings at this stage.
Giants midfielder Xavier O’Halloran has interest from the Bulldogs but given his remaining year on his contract at GWS, would need the Giants to let him explore a trade. – Callum Twomey
