David Trotter from Hemisphere Management Group has given the latest on two of his clients – West Coast utility Jarrod Brander and Collingwood tall Max Lynch – as they continue to be linked with moves this trade period.
Brander, 22, is without a contract for next year and is seeking a fresh start after playing just 22 games across four seasons at the Eagles.
Lynch is also unsigned and looking for more senior opportunities. The 23-year-old has been on the fringes at the Magpies, playing just three games over the last two years.
Trotter joined AFL Trade Radio’s Trade Afternoons to provide updates on Brander and Lynch.
Jarrod Brander (West Coast)
“We had some chats to Carlton. They were obviously looking for a key defensive post and they were probably speaking to Lewis Young for a while.
“Jarrod came late, but they went in a different direction.
“West Coast are really open to looking at something for him. We’ve had a few chats with clubs, but nothing concrete at the moment.
“There’s still a week to go, so we’re hoping something pops up for Jarrod. If not then we’ll go back to West Coast and have a chat to them to see what the future looks like there.”
Max Lynch (Collingwood)
“We’ve had discussions with a few clubs about ‘Lynchy’.
“That ruck merry-go-round hasn’t quite kicked off yet. If a domino or two falls in the next day or two, I think that’ll start to move a bit. Lynchy might be part of that.
“Graham Wright at Collingwood has been great in saying that they would like to keep Lynchy, but if there is an opportunity out there for him to go and compete to be a number one ruckman, they’re willing to look at that as well.
“That’s what Lynchy’s working through at the moment – he loves the Pies, but when you’re sitting behind Brodie Grundy who’s there for a long time to come, he’s got to consider what some other options might look like.”