Adam Saad is heading back to Victoria
His manager, John Meesen is talking to NAB AFL Trade Radio.
Gold Coast aware he wants to come back to Melbourne, but respectful that he is contracted. Not as easy as pointing and shooting.
Essendon definitely interested, but Gold Coast driving the talks because he’s contracted. Making Essendon aware that a deal needs to be done that will satisfy the Suns.
Gold Coast aware he had a strong family link back to Melbourne. Big family back there. Gold Coast very accommodating of the needs of a practicing Muslim.
Loves the club, but is living by himself. Ramadan is hard. Can’t eat or drink from sunrise to sunset. Has to wait till the night before he can lift some weights.
Faith and family come before footy.
Gold Coast think he is worth a first-round pick, other clubs probably think that's a bit over. Early second-round pick or a like for like player would be closer to the mark.
Really confident and optimistic that a deal will get done.