Brett Deledio may be forced to stay at Richmond as Geelong struggle to clinch suitable trade dealJAY CLARK
Herald Sun
October 17, 2016 RICHMOND star midfielder Brett Deledio could be forced to stay at Tigerland next year as the Cats struggle to clinch a trade deal for the veteran midfielder.
Deledio, 29, expressed a desire to be traded to Geelong but the Cats are reluctant to hand over onballer Josh Caddy in a straight swap.
It means Deledio may have to prepare to play the final year of his contract at Punt Rd next season before he becomes a free agent at the end of the year.
The Cats are happy to wait until the end of next season to claim the slick utility for nothing under free agency rules.
It is believed a deal for Carlton defender Zach Tuohy is more likely as the Cats look to inject more speed into their back half.
Carlton is keen on Geelong midfielder Darcy Lang, 20, in a deal that may also include one of Geelong’s future draft picks.
Deledio has played 243 AFL games but was limited to only 11 matches with some calf and Achilles problems this year.
His parents and brother, Matt, live on the Surf Coast.
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