GEELONG defender Tom Gillies has asked to be traded to Hawthorn.
Gillies' manager, Tim Hazell, says his client did not actively seek to attract interest from other clubs.
But Gillies has been impressed by the Hawks' pledge to give him more opportunities at the elite level.
"For Tom, this has come from left field," Hazell told AFL.com.au's Trade Week Radio on Thursday morning.
"It's a tough one because he's contracted to Geelong [for another season], and they have the cards and we need them to fall the right way for what we would like to happen.
"I think another club might be the best thing for Tom. Now that could be right that could be wrong.
"Tom's sort in that predicament where if he could get to a certain club he would definitely look at it.
"There's only probably one club that Tom is definitely interested in going to. I think it's pretty obvious that Hawthorn … are after Tom.
"If that deal can be done, then I think it's a win for Hawthorn and a win for Tom."
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