Collingwood out of race for Matthew KreuzerCaroline Wilson
The Age
September 15, 2015 8:13pmMatthew Kreuzer's failure to satisfy Collingwood's medical team that his body would justify the massive four-year contract the Magpies had put on the table appears to have had a domino effect across the forthcoming trade period.
The Magpies have withdrawn the reported $2.4 million deal put forward to the Carlton ruckman, a contract offer that had the Blues lining up for a generous compensation pick that could have become pivotal in the Magpies' Adam Treloar agreement. Kreuzer now seems almost certain to stay with the Blues.
Greater Western Sydney have also shown interest in Collingwood ruckman Jarrod Witts, who has insisted upon remaining with the Pies and is contracted. That insistence also played a part in the Kreuzer back-off.
Carlton have made two offers to Kreuzer this season and insist they want to keep their previously highly prized ruckman. The second, improved contract offer put to him was a highly conditional three-year agreement in late August. That guaranteed the 26-year-old about $1 million, but was worth significantly more should he play the majority of games over the next three seasons.
Kreuzer played 13 games in 2015 after managing just one last year.
The Blues believe Kreuzer was also tested by the Western Bulldogs and was unable to satisfy that club of his full fitness.
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