- James Peatling has chosen a new club
- Speculation has surrounded his future at GWS
- The Western Bulldogs had shown interest in a trade.
James Peatling has requested a trade away from GWS after speculation grew that the Western Bulldogs had shown interest in snapping up the out-of-contract midfielder.
The Giants acquired the Sydneysider with the eighth pick in the 2021 AFL Mid-Season Draft, and he has since become a huge asset to the club while also attracting interest from rival AFL teams. .
It seemed like both the Bulldogs and Collingwood were keen to snap up the 24-year-old.
Fox Footy also reported that GWS intended to tie him down to a long-term deal, but it appears Peatling is interested in venturing into pastures new.
In a major twist in their contract saga, GWS issued a statement regarding Peatling’s future on their club website, writing: “Giants midfielder James Peatling has informed the club that he wishes to be transferred to the Adelaide Crows “.
Journalist Riley Beveridge added on X (formerly Twitter) that the GWS midfielder “told the club he is moving to the Crows”.
James Peatling has requested a trade away from GWS after speculation grew that the Western Bulldogs had shown interest in snapping up the out-of-contract midfielder.
Journalists Riley Beveridge and Tom Morris confirmed the news on X (formerly Twitter) with Morris claiming Peatling could sign a “four-year deal with the Crows”.
It comes as the Crows currently hold picks 4, 25, 42 and 60 in the national draft.
And they appear to be looking to tie Peatling down to a four-year contract, according to Channel Nine’s Tom Morris, on the condition that a deal can be reached.
The 24-year-old has enjoyed a good season in the Giants’ midfield, kicking seven goals and recording an average of 5.1 tackles in the 19 games he has featured this season.
The news comes after Peatling told SEN that extension talks with GWS were going “in the right direction”.
Reports suggest the Giants had also looked to offer him a new four-year deal, but it appears Peatling is instead hoping to join teammate Isaac Cumming in Adelaide.
The club said today that unrestricted free agent Cumming had chosen them over rivals Port, and will join when the AFL free agency period opens on October 4.
More to follow…