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Would be a good fit in terms of his on field attributes. I don’t think Bevo would want him based on some of the things I’m hearing but who knows.
He has some on field issues at the moment that need just as much work. His work without the footy and general lack of intensity has been glaring so far this year.
The Fraser Anning superfan who bets on his own games? No thanks.
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Not keen on Stephenson. Think it's a bit hypocritical to get rid of Stringer for off field attitude then bring in another guy with similiar issues (not saying Jaidyn is as bad but from what we know he certainly puts himself in dumb situations).
Mihocek I like though and could even be a decent chop out option in the ruck, but would prefer Ladhams.
I should leave it alone but you're not right
Mihocek is originally from Tassie, haven't heard any "West" rumours. I think he could thrive in our forward line with Bruce and Naughton taking the opposition attention.
I know it's not going to happen but one for the gorilla forwards?Collingwood at impasse with forward Brody Mihocek over new deal
Collingwood’s salary cap squeeze could force out Brody Mihocek, as rivals express their interest after a below-par contract offer to the mature-age forward.
Mihocek has been one of the club’s best recruiting stories in recent years after being plucked from the VFL as a defender to turn into a reliable, selfless forward.
The 27-year-old has kicked 82 goals in his 54 matches with the Pies, including 29.18 in the 2018 season and 36.26 last season.
This year despite being badly knocked out in a clash against Melbourne he has kicked 17 goals from 14 games in a team struggling to get the ball inside 50 with real fluency.
While he has shown no signs of leaving Collingwood, the offer so far reflects an incredibly tight salary cap.
Mihocek is in the unusual position of having to make every post a winner with the next contract given it could be his only chance to secure his financial future.
The former Werribee and Port Melbourne footballer worked in a logistics job at a timber business before being taken with the 22nd pick of 2018 rookie draft.
His manager Anthony McConville confirmed on Thursday negotiations were underway but still far from completed.
“It has been slow going so we are still working with Collingwood and it might take a little time. Hopefully we will be able to get there, and if not we will see.”
Mihocek has effectively had to play as Collingwood’s key forward this year given a revolving door of partners including Mason Cox, Darcy Cameron and Will Kelly, with Darcy Moore thrown forward at times.
Collingwood will likely sign Moore on a two-year contract with Jordan de Goey keen to resign with the club as his two-year $1.5 million contract expires.
Josh Daicos also needs to re-sign after his breakout season, while the Pies will eventually come to a financial settlement with retired midfielder Dayne Beams.
He played nine games on a four-year Collingwood contract worth $2 million, with Mason Cox having ticked off a games clause on a contract that will next year pay him over $500,000.
CARLISLE’S SAINTS FUTURE UNCERTAIN
Star Saint Jake Carlisle faces an uncertain future at Moorabbin.
Carlisle is out of contract and has not received an offer from St Kilda as the club attempts to lock-in a drought-breaking finals spot.
Carlisle, 28, signed a bumper deal to leave Essendon for the Saints but he has been left out of the team for the past four matches.
It meant Saints defender Nick Coffield was up against it trying to cover a bigger and stronger Jack Darling in the narrow loss to West Coast on Thursday night.
Coffield has played as the third tall with Carlisle sidelined and while he is a star on the rise it could have cost St Kilda the game.
Hawthorn had an interest in Carlisle when he left the Bombers but it is unclear whether Alastair Clarkson is still keen on the versatile tall.
Manager Anthony McConville said on Friday of his client: “I can’t speak on their behalf other than that they are not prepared to do anything with his contract at this point in time.”
Carlisle would be tempting now. With our connections with the Saints we would probably know better than most how focussed Carlisle is
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No to Mihocek for me he's an average player.