Clayton Oliver Injury & Curnow Trade Standoff: AFL News
Here’s a breakdown of the key information from the provided text, focusing on the Sam Flanders trade and other St Kilda news:
Sam Flanders Trade:
* Trade Details: Sam Flanders (24) has been traded from the Gold Coast Suns to St Kilda. The Suns received pick No. 7 in the draft in exchange.
* flanders’ Background: He’s from Fish Creek, a small dairy farming community in Gippsland. He played through injury in the latter part of the season.
* What Flanders Brings to St Kilda: Run and carry,a competitive edge,ability to win the ball,work both ways,and impact the scoreboard. St Kilda believes he has important potential for growth.
* Flanders’ Viewpoint: He feels St Kilda is the right move at the right time and is excited to grow with the team. He believes the Saints’ surroundings will help him reach his full potential.
* How the Trade Started: St Kilda’s Graeme Allan casually expressed interest in Flanders to a Suns official earlier in the season.
Other St Kilda News:
* Other Signings: St kilda has also signed Tom De Koning and Jack Silvagni (from Carlton), and have received trade requests from Liam Ryan (West Coast) and Leek Aleer (GWS).
* St Kilda’s Direction: The club is building a team ready to “take the next step,” and Flanders’ hunger to compete aligns with that vision.
Other Trade News (briefly mentioned):
* Petracca Trade: The Suns are hoping to use pick No. 7 to secure Melbourne premiership player Christian Petracca.
* McVee Trade: Fremantle (Dockers) traded pick 23 to Melbourne for Judd McVee.
Note: There’s a picture caption mentioning Charlie Curnow and a potential move to the Swans, but the article doesn’t elaborate on this.