Just days out from a Grand Final appearance, Geelong has received a major boost with Jeremy Cameron indicating his desire to leave the GWS Giants ahead of his free agency.
The GWS Giants confirmed that the 2019 Coleman Medallist had informed the club of his desire to explore options as a restricted free agent this summer.
"We are disappointed by this news, having tabled what we believe to have been a suitable offer to retain Jeremy," Giants GM of football Jason McCartney said in a statement on Monday afternoon.
"With Jeremy being a restricted free agent, we have a number of avenues to now explore to get the best possible outcome for the Giants."
According to The Age, Cameron met with Giants coach Leon Cameron on Monday to tell him that he wanted to move back to Victoria.
Geelong, Collingwood and Essendon have been linked with Cameron over the last 12 months, but the Cats are widely reported to be the frontrunner to sign the star forward.
Cameron's restricted free agency means that the Giants reserve the right to match any contract offer tabled to him by a rival club, forcing Cameron's club of choice to make a trade to satisfy the Giants' demands.
If the Giants choose not to match a rival offer, the GWS Giants are expected to receive a first-round draft pick as compensation for Cameron's departure.
Geelong would be well-equipped to
Cameron will leave the Giants having played in 121 games since making his debut back in 2012.
The 27-year-old is a two-time All-Australian and his goals tally of 427 is a club record for GWS.
MORE TO COME
Just days out from a Grand Final appearance, Geelong has received a major boost with Jeremy Cameron indicating his desire to leave the GWS Giants ahead of his free agency.
The GWS Giants confirmed that the 2019 Coleman Medallist had informed the club of his desire to explore options as a restricted free agent this summer.
"We are disappointed by this news, having tabled what we believe to have been a suitable offer to retain Jeremy," Giants GM of football Jason McCartney said in a statement on Monday afternoon.
"With Jeremy being a restricted free agent, we have a number of avenues to now explore to get the best possible outcome for the Giants."
According to The Age, Cameron met with Giants coach Leon Cameron on Monday to tell him that he wanted to move back to Victoria.
Geelong, Collingwood and Essendon have been linked with Cameron over the last 12 months, but the Cats are widely reported to be the frontrunner to sign the star forward.
Cameron's restricted free agency means that the Giants reserve the right to match any contract offer tabled to him by a rival club, forcing Cameron's club of choice to make a trade to satisfy the Giants' demands.
If the Giants choose not to match a rival offer, the GWS Giants are expected to receive a first-round draft pick as compensation for Cameron's departure.
Geelong would be well-equipped to
Cameron will leave the Giants having played in 121 games since making his debut back in 2012.
The 27-year-old is a two-time All-Australian and his goals tally of 427 is a club record for GWS.
MORE TO COME
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