GIANT STEAL?RIVAL clubs continue to monitor versatile GWS Giants big man
Adam Tomlinson despite his limited opportunities at senior level this season.
Tomlinson has played just two senior games in 2016, with the Giants preferring fellow talls Rory Lobb and Jon Patton in the forward line.
However, the 22-year-old has been in dominant form at NEAFL level and gathered an incredible 44 disposals and 13 marks against the Suns reserves last weekend.
Tomlinson, 193cm, is a genuine utility and in eight league games last year he spent 50 per cent of time in defence, 30 per cent in attack and 20 per cent in the midfield.
The Victorian is contracted until the end of 2017, but is likely to seek a trade should he fail break into the Giants team in the second half of the year.
It was reported that the Giants rejected an offer from Carlton for pick No. 11 in last year’s trade period, however the club’s position may be different 12 months on.
Lobb has been a revelation in the forward line and while Jon Patton’s form has been modest, the former No. 1 pick is building continuity.
Further to this, the Giants a number of key position players coming through their academy that will be available in November’s national draft.
Tomlinson could be off loaded to find list space, and points, to secure academy prospects Harrison McReadie (196cm), Zac Sproule (197cm) and Max Lynch (200cm).
The Oakleigh Chargers product has played 45 AFL games since he was drafted with pick No. 9 in the 2011 national draft.
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