Miles Bergman’s future at Port Adelaide is uncertain at this stage of the year.
The 21-year-old is out of contract with the Power at the conclusion of the season and there is no shortage of interest in his services.
AFL Media’s Cal Twomey says St Kilda remains interested in Bergman given his links to Melbourne’s Bayside area and the Sandringham Dragons.
However, the Saints are not alone with Twomey saying the majority of Melbourne clubs are looking at the emerging intercept and rebound defender who Port is intent on keeping at Alberton.
“He continues to be linked to them, the Saints,” Twomey said on SEN Breakfast.
“They’ve made a point to target some Bayside boys who came through the Sandringham Dragons program. He fits that mix.
“He’s out of contract. Port Adelaide are desperate to keep him though.
“This is going to be interesting over the next little bit. They (the Power) are pushing to keep and retain him, they really want to do that.
“I think they’ll be in a position to do that.
“The question from his point of view is just - ‘does he want to come home?’
“There’s a lot of clubs watching him. I think about 80 per cent of clubs in Melbourne are going to have a crack at him because of his form this year.”
Bergman is enjoying a breakout season which has coincided with Port sitting second on the ladder with a 10-2 record on the back of a nine-game winning streak.
He ranks third at the Power for both intercepts and rebound 50s, fourth for metres gained and is averaging 15.5 disposals.
Bergman’s teammate Charlie Dixon is another who is out of contract at Alberton this year, but Twomey expects the veteran forward to sign on with the Power.
“The other one at Port I want to mention is Charlie Dixon,” Twomey added.
“He is in early talks for an extension for next year.
“He’s a restricted free agent this year, but is keen to go on and the Power are keen to have him.”
Dixon, 32, is currently sidelined with a quad injury, but is in the mix to return against the Western Bulldogs on Friday night.
He has kicked 13 goals in seven matches far in 2023.