Richmond makes play for GWS midfielder Dom Tyson Jay Clark
From: Herald Sun
October 01, 2012 RICHMOND'S desire to snare Greater Western Sydney midfielder Dom Tyson, 19, could be aided by the Western Bulldogs.
The Tigers are intent on securing the prized onballer, but have met resistance from the Giants.
But the Dogs could help by being party to a three-way deal, which will be raised during this week's draft camp.
Under the proposal, the Tigers would send pick No.9 to GWS for Tyson.
The Giants could then on-trade pick No.9, and the first selection in the mini-draft of 17-year-olds, to the Western Bulldogs. In return, the Dogs would hand picks No.5 and No.6 to the Giants.
It is understood Richmond and the Bulldogs are in favour of the deal, but may have to include later-round picks or players to sweeten the package for the Giants.
GWS was last night playing hard ball.
"It is absolutely not going to happen," Giants football chief Graeme Allan said.
While the sticking point is Greater Western Sydney's reluctance to move Tyson on, the plan would make the Giants big winners at the national draft.
It would give Greater Western Sydney picks No.1, No.5 and No.6 next month.
Tyson, a Trinity Grammar School and Oakleigh Chargers product, remains open to a move home to Melbourne after returning from holidays this week.
While the 2011 No.3 draft pick is contracted for next season, talks this week will help make clear whether the left-footer wants to remain at GWS beyond his current deal.
The Western Bulldogs are keen on gaining the first pick in the 17-year-old mini-draft to nab classy Western Australian utility Jack Martin.
The goalkicking midfielder would provide the pace and polish for which the Dogs are searching.
The Dogs will not part with picks No.5 and No.6 for Martin alone, but would be willing to do a deal if they receive pick No.9, originally belonging to the Tigers.
Under special AFL rules, GWS has the ability to trade access to the country's two best 17-year-olds (born between January-April 1995).
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