Hutchy was on Footy Classified last night saying Rance wants a year off from footy to travel with his wife. Hutcht said because Richmond can't offer a year off as it would be a bad look to Tigers fans, other clubs like the Bulldogs, St Kilda and Brisbane should do the following deal which would include allowing Rance next year off:
- $3 million deal over 5 years.
- First year would be $1 million with no commitment to play (go travel).
- Then the remaining 4 years at $500k p.a.
Hutchy said those 3 clubs could do it because they will need to pay the salary cap anyway next year and their young guns won't be reaching their pay peak until 2-3 years time. Hutchy also reckons Rance's market value is $3.5m over 5 years ($700 p.a) so those clubs would be getting a bargain.
Caro replied it's June 1 not April 1. She believes talks have improved between Rance, his manager and Richmond and that he'll stay.
Lyon said it's so far-fetched there must be something to it and that Hutchy knows more than he is saying.
Lloyd said that would be a dirty act by Rance if he did that deal. Caro agreed it would go against Alex's character and what he stands for.