Tigers, Cats hit stalemate over Deledio and Caddy AFL.com.au
14 October 2016Talks between Richmond and Geelong have hit a stalemate, with any move to lure midfielder Josh Caddy out of the Cattery now appearing unlikely.
The Cats have insisted a straight swap for Tiger Brett Deledio is unfair, and only a drastic change in talks between the clubs would see Caddy included in any trade.
The developments on Friday leave Deledio, who is understood to have cleared out his locker and told the Tigers he wants to leave, in an awkward position.
The midfielder's management made it clear early in the NAB AFL Trade Period that Geelong was his preferred club, but the Cats are unable to absorb his lucrative salary without shedding a quality player.
In the now remote scenario that Caddy made his way to Richmond, it is almost certain that Deledio would be required to take a pay cut to play at Geelong.
Caddy, who is holidaying overseas, remains comfortable to play on at Geelong after joining the club from Gold Coast at the end of 2012.
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