Unlike Essendon and St Kilda, we have a spare rookie spot still to fill. Any interest here in Greg Inglis code-switching to Punt Rd?
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NRL blocks new Inglis South Sydney deal http://www.theage.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/nrl-blocks-new-inglis-deal-20101218-191f8.htmlInglis considers crossing codes to AFL as Souths deal drags on GREG INGLIS is set to meet with AFL clubs St Kilda and Essendon as his frustration grows over the ongoing scrutiny of his deal with South Sydney by the NRL.
Storm's highest-profile fan, Molly Meldrum, an equally passionate St Kilda supporter, is believed to have helped instigate talks between the Saints and Inglis.
Inglis is also expected to meet with Essendon, whose interest in the league star was first reported by the Herald on April 30 - just a week after Melbourne was found guilty of massive salary-cap breaches that helped force one of the game's best players on to the market.
Under AFL rules, players cannot be added to a club's roster for the coming season after the annual draft, which was held last month.
But like Hunt and Folau, whose AFL contracts contain massive marketing payments outside the salary cap, Inglis would need a season learning the game before he could be expected to play at the top level.
Despite his lack of experience in AFL, Essendon great Michael Long - a leading campaigner and spokesman for indigenous rights and racial issues - believes Inglis could make the switch, and held a series of talks with him earlier this year to try to lure him to AFL.
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