Bazza fears Fev trade, according to John Barnes
http://www.geelongadvertiser.com.au/article/2008/07/10/15940_geelong_sports.htmlMichael Auciello
10Jul08
BANISHED Sydney forward Barry Hall believes the Swans are trying to shaft him to make room for Carlton's Brendan Fevola.
That is the explosive claim made by Geelong Advertiser columnist John Barnes today, as speculation mounts about a possible offer by Sydney to the Blues' spearhead.
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Barnes also claims Fevola met Swans coach Paul Roos in Sydney on Saturday, despite the club's continued denial of any offer, or future offer.
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"A friend of mine in Sydney rang me up on Tuesday after having a coffee with Barry Hall," Barnes writes.
"It's like Barry Hall was telling my friend that they're trying to force him out the back door because they think they've got something else lined up. That's what Barry thinks.
"I think they're trying to shaft Barry for a newer model.
"Hence Adam Goodes picking up Brendan Fevola at the hotel last Saturday to meet with coach Paul Roos.
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"And they're still denying it. Someone's playing funny buggers."
Hall was stood down indefinitely by the Swans on Monday after a recommendation from club psychologist Grant Brecht following another run-in with the AFL match review panel from last weekend's game against Collingwood.
Barnes says he understands why Fevola would be tempted to listen to Sydney's offer, reportedly a four-year deal.
"My personal opinion is, I think Fev will definitely look at every option, and what man wouldn't, with the figures they're chucking around," he says.
"He's got a hard decision to make.
"Even still, I reckon Barry's got a right to be angry.
"It's amazing how footy will chew you up and spit you out once they've finished with you."
