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HAWTHORN has Tim Boyle on standby for a return in the preliminary final or grand final, but his future at the club appears limited.
The only way the injury-prone tall forward could force his way back this month for his first senior game since round 13 would be if the Hawks sustain an injury to their Buddy Franklin-led forward structure.
But despite being contracted for another year, Boyle could find himself at another club in 2009 in search of more opportunities to play on a regular basis.
Boyle played 20 games last year and kicked 32 goals, but he has managed only six games this season due to a spate of injuries and team balance.
He has recovered from his most recent problem, a back injury, and after four straight games in the VFL, Boyle has been retained by coach Alastair Clarkson in the Hawks' finals squad.
After some interest in Boyle during trade week last season, Hawthorn is expecting to field more serious inquiries next month.
His current status is as a back-up forward, but the Hawks remain open-minded about his future.
Also on standby for an inclusion in the finals is ruckman Simon Taylor, who finds himself out of Hawthorn's best 22 because of the rapid improvement of young ruckman Brent Renouf.
After 18 senior games this season, Taylor is playing in the VFL reserves to keep up his match conditioning.
Hawthorn will soon step up interest in out-of-contract Fremantle utility David Mundy, who is contemplating a return home to Victoria after three years on the Dockers' list.
Mundy, one of three Fremantle players to play all 22 games this season, deferred contract talks with the Dockers until the end of the season, and the Hawks have him in their sights to fill a role in defence next year.
After shedding nine players this year, the Dockers yesterday lost a player they wanted to retain when giant ruckman Robert Warnock requested to be traded to continue his career in Victoria.
The out-of-contract Warnock and his manager Colin Young told Fremantle the 21-year-old wanted to relocate for family reasons.
Warnock, who is yet to officially nominate his club of choice, is believed to want to join Carlton despite being sought by Melbourne, where his brother Matthew plays, and Richmond.
The Blues, who have promised Warnock more game time then he was getting at Fremantle as a support ruckman under Aaron Sandilands, yesterday said they were confident of arranging a suitable trade for Warnock.
Carlton will start its negotiations by offering a second-round national draft selection.
Warnock made his decision on the same day the AFL cleared the Demons of any wrongdoing by entertaining Warnock last month in Melbourne while Fremantle had yet to finish its season. AFL general manager of football operations Adrian Anderson yesterday said no action would be taken against the Demons, who had been asked for an explanation, as there was no evidence of a breach of the player rules.
The probe included input from investigations manager Ken Wood.
Although not unexpected, Warnock said his decision to return home after 21 AFL games was a difficult one.
"I have enjoyed my time at the club and with the playing group and coaches immensely, so it is a very tough decision to leave," Warnock said.
"I believe that Fremantle is on the right track and has a bright future, but this is simply a personal decision to head home to be closer to my family in Melbourne.
"My management will be working proactively with the club to secure the best possible result for Fremantle."
The player-exchange period starts on October 6.
Despite being contracted until the end of 2009, Essendon speedster Andrew Lovett could be leaving Windy Hill to seek a fresh start.
Lovett was suspended twice this season by the Bombers for breaching team rules, and a mutual separation appears likely.
In four years at Essendon, Lovett played 66 games, but he was restricted by injuries in 2006 and last year.
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Looks like the Australian might be trying to make a 4 way trade.
Carlton get Warnock
Essendon get Tim Boyle
Fremantle get Lovett
Hawthorn get pick 24 from carlton
For our sake I hope not!!
HAWTHORN has Tim Boyle on standby for a return in the preliminary final or grand final, but his future at the club appears limited.
The only way the injury-prone tall forward could force his way back this month for his first senior game since round 13 would be if the Hawks sustain an injury to their Buddy Franklin-led forward structure.
But despite being contracted for another year, Boyle could find himself at another club in 2009 in search of more opportunities to play on a regular basis.
Boyle played 20 games last year and kicked 32 goals, but he has managed only six games this season due to a spate of injuries and team balance.
He has recovered from his most recent problem, a back injury, and after four straight games in the VFL, Boyle has been retained by coach Alastair Clarkson in the Hawks' finals squad.
After some interest in Boyle during trade week last season, Hawthorn is expecting to field more serious inquiries next month.
His current status is as a back-up forward, but the Hawks remain open-minded about his future.
Also on standby for an inclusion in the finals is ruckman Simon Taylor, who finds himself out of Hawthorn's best 22 because of the rapid improvement of young ruckman Brent Renouf.
After 18 senior games this season, Taylor is playing in the VFL reserves to keep up his match conditioning.
Hawthorn will soon step up interest in out-of-contract Fremantle utility David Mundy, who is contemplating a return home to Victoria after three years on the Dockers' list.
Mundy, one of three Fremantle players to play all 22 games this season, deferred contract talks with the Dockers until the end of the season, and the Hawks have him in their sights to fill a role in defence next year.
After shedding nine players this year, the Dockers yesterday lost a player they wanted to retain when giant ruckman Robert Warnock requested to be traded to continue his career in Victoria.
The out-of-contract Warnock and his manager Colin Young told Fremantle the 21-year-old wanted to relocate for family reasons.
Warnock, who is yet to officially nominate his club of choice, is believed to want to join Carlton despite being sought by Melbourne, where his brother Matthew plays, and Richmond.
The Blues, who have promised Warnock more game time then he was getting at Fremantle as a support ruckman under Aaron Sandilands, yesterday said they were confident of arranging a suitable trade for Warnock.
Carlton will start its negotiations by offering a second-round national draft selection.
Warnock made his decision on the same day the AFL cleared the Demons of any wrongdoing by entertaining Warnock last month in Melbourne while Fremantle had yet to finish its season. AFL general manager of football operations Adrian Anderson yesterday said no action would be taken against the Demons, who had been asked for an explanation, as there was no evidence of a breach of the player rules.
The probe included input from investigations manager Ken Wood.
Although not unexpected, Warnock said his decision to return home after 21 AFL games was a difficult one.
"I have enjoyed my time at the club and with the playing group and coaches immensely, so it is a very tough decision to leave," Warnock said.
"I believe that Fremantle is on the right track and has a bright future, but this is simply a personal decision to head home to be closer to my family in Melbourne.
"My management will be working proactively with the club to secure the best possible result for Fremantle."
The player-exchange period starts on October 6.
Despite being contracted until the end of 2009, Essendon speedster Andrew Lovett could be leaving Windy Hill to seek a fresh start.
Lovett was suspended twice this season by the Bombers for breaching team rules, and a mutual separation appears likely.
In four years at Essendon, Lovett played 66 games, but he was restricted by injuries in 2006 and last year.
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Looks like the Australian might be trying to make a 4 way trade.
Carlton get Warnock
Essendon get Tim Boyle
Fremantle get Lovett
Hawthorn get pick 24 from carlton
For our sake I hope not!!
