Balmy, here's the article about it from the Herald-Sun ...
Brett Deledio's Tiger deal on hold by: Jay Clark and Michael Warner
From: Herald Sun
January 25, 2012 RICHMOND star Brett Deledio has put contract talks on hold, subjecting the Tigers to an excruciating wait.
Deledio, 24, is a prime target for Greater Western Sydney and also qualifies for free agency when his deal expires in October.
The dual best-and-fairest winner has said he wants to stay at Punt Rd, but is eager to play finals.
It means a miserable season for the Tigers, who haven't played off in September since 2001, could cost the club his signature.
Richmond opens its season against Carlton, Collingwood and Melbourne and could be forced to wait until mid-season to learn of Deledio's decision.
It is understood Deledio's management, led by Anthony McConville - who also handles Tigers vice-captain Trent Cotchin - is prepared to delay talks despite the speculation.
Finals a sticking point in Deledio deal Deledio is shaping as the biggest fish in the free agency war, with Collingwood and Geelong set to play hard ball in the chase for marquee talent.
Under the rules of free agency, uncontracted players with eight years of service can be poached by any club for a bumper price.
The Tigers are prepared to pay top dollar to keep the 2004 No.1 draft pick, but Deledio is certain to be heavily pursued.
Richmond greats Tom Hafey, Francis Bourke and Tony Jewell have backed him to stay.
"I'm hoping he'll sign because he's a very important player," Hafey said.
Asked what he would say if he was coaching Deledio, Hafey said: 'I'd say to him, 'You've done all the hard stuff with the teams that have had to struggle.
"And now we look like being a reasonable sort of team, it would be good if you could be there and want to further your football'. Sometimes a lot of these players go to other clubs and they regret it. It is a difficult one."
Bourke said: "It's a difficult time for the administrators because it seems that maybe the negotiation advantage has changed in the players' favour.
"And you can't blame Brett for wanting to maximise his commercial value.
"I feel sorry for both parties. But I've never seen any sign or any lack of commitment by Brett towards the Richmond footy club, and he's been through some dark times. So I take my hat off to him on that score."
Premiership coach Jewell said: "He has put a lot of hard yards into the club and you would hope he'd want to see some sort of success for them after what they've been through - because there is a ray of sunshine there."
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