AFL trades: Carlton, Essendon express interest in Gold Coast speedster Adam Saad
Jay Clark, Herald Sun
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CARLTON and Essendon have emerged as the frontrunners to secure Gold Coast speedster Adam Saad as he explores a return home to Melbourne.
The Suns are understanding of Saad’s family and religious ties which have prompted the explosive backman to strongly consider a move back to Victoria.
But the Blues and Bombers would have to satisfy Gold Coast with a second-round draft pick or equivalent player to seal the deal.
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The Coburg product finished 10th in the Suns’ best and fairest in his third AFL season and is currently holidaying in Thailand.
Carlton yesterday confirmed it would seek more information from Saad, and his manager, John Meesen from i50, about his intentions for 2018.
“Obviously we would be interested in talking,” Carlton football manager Andrew McKay said.
“But he has got to make up his mind to be really sure he wants to come home to Melbourne.”
The Blues will be in a stronger position to land Saad, 23, if star midfielder Bryce Gibbs renews his request to be traded to Adelaide, as expected.