St Kilda expect a decision from Jordan De Goey by the end of the week as they remain intent on luring the explosive midfielder out of Collingwood.
"We've done a pretty reasonable job to this point in positioning our club as a pretty attractive destination for a guy who's 26 years old, a very good footballer and with a lot of footy ahead of him," Gallagher said. "He's an exceptional player, he's a big-game player and he's got plenty of footy in front of him, so we think he'd work in really well with our group." The Saints have long been admirers of De Goey and still believe they're in with a chance to secure the restricted free agent.
De Goey would be an 'outstanding fit' at Saints as $3.2m stand-off tipped to end.
But at the same time on the night, it may be pushing out a couple of spots to pick up something extra if that’s the way we feel the draft is going.” He’s maybe been a little bit inconsistent, certainly in the back-half of this year, but he had mates that were probably in that boat. If we can come in a bit earlier (than Pick 9 in the draft), that’d be great. Asked if he still expected Hill to be a St Kilda player next year, Gallagher said: “I do. “We‘d be really reluctant to trade him because, mainly through injury, we haven’t seen the best of him yet. He’s got a big decision to make and the time’s coming pretty quickly for that decision,” Gallagher told AFL Trade Radio. The club will lose Ben Long, who’s requested a trade to the Gold Coast Suns. Our group is ready and really keen to have another player of that sort of ability join them.” He’s an exceptional player, he’s a big-game player and he’s got plenty of footy in front of him. But Gallagher said he expected both players to remain at Moorabbin. “But he is a Collingwood player. He’d complement our group really well,” he said.
JORDAN De Goey remains a target for St Kilda, according to Saints list manager James Gallagher, who is anticipating a decision from the out-of-contract Collingwood star "in the next couple of days". The Saints have been interested in De Goey for quite ...
"We'd be really reluctant to trade him because mainly through injury, we haven't seen the best of him yet. I think we'll all know a bit more in the next couple of days." We really think Jordan can do that for us and complement our group really well. Our group is ready and really keen to have another player of that ability join them. So we think he'd work in really, really well with our group and our club, but he is a Collingwood player. we're really confident that we'll be able to do that. But he had some mates as well that were probably in that boat. "What we think we need at our footy club ... "Like every club, we target free agents a fair way out. That'll shape a little bit about what we do over the next couple of weeks, but we think he'd be an outstanding fit for our footy club and our footy team. I anticipate in the next two or three days he'll make that call. "He is.
St Kilda list manager James Gallagher expects Jordan De Goey to make a decision on his future in the coming days, confirming the club has had several ...
“We think he’ll work in really work with our group and our club, but he is a Collingwood player and he’s been there for a long time. “We think he’ll be an outstanding fit our footy club and footy team, he’s an exceptional player and has plenty of footy ahead of him. “I anticipate that in the next two or three days he’ll make that call and that will shape a bit of what we’ll do over the next couple of weeks.
AFL 2022: St Kilda list boss James Gallagher on Jordan De Goey pursuit, plus Hunter Clark, Bradley Hill and Jack Bowes ... St Kilda remains in the Jordan De Goey ...
I’d expect that he’d be with us next year and hopefully for a long time beyond that.” “We’ve got a good list. “But our priorities are to improve that real top end of our list and whether that be through trade, free agency or through the draft and we think that Jordan can do that for us.” We’ve got a lot of good players and we’ve got a few at the top end and we think there’s a few others that can emerge from our group that are growing into that,” Gallagher said. “He’s an exceptional player, he’s a big-game player and he’s got plenty of footy in front of him, so we think he would work in really well with our group and our club.” “That will shape a little bit about what we do over the next couple of weeks, but we think he’d be an outstanding fit for our footy club and our footy team.
Essendon are said to still be in the mix for Collingwood free agent Jordan De Goey as a three-club race unfolds for the Magpies star less than 24 hours ...
"I still feel that he will wave through these behavioural cause issues with the Collingwood footy club and stay. [Brad Scott](https://www.zerohanger.com/afl/coaches/brad-scott/) being interviewed today by the Bombers. [Essendon](/afl/teams/essendon-bombers/) could look to disrupt the race for De Goey and have the in-demand free agent meet with their new senior coach to sway the 137-gamer to Tullamarine. [Brad Scott](https://www.zerohanger.com/afl/coaches/brad-scott/) seen likely to land the position. [Collingwood](/afl/teams/collingwood-magpies/) and [St Kilda](/afl/teams/st-kilda-saints/) throughout the course of the year as he continues to weigh up his future. [Essendon](/afl/teams/essendon-bombers/) are said to still be in the mix for [Collingwood](/afl/teams/collingwood-magpies/) free agent [Jordan De Goey](https://www.zerohanger.com/afl/players/jordan-de-goey/) as a three-club race unfolds for the Magpies star less than 24 hours before the free agency window opens.
'Haven't given up hope': Bombers circling De Goey amid Magpies contract dispute.
(that can) at least to give some clarity as to who will be the coach and maybe properly have a conversation with Jordan De Goey with certainty as to who their coach is next year. He’s an exceptional player, he’s a big-game player and he’s got plenty of footy in front of him. “But he is a Collingwood player. He’s got a big decision to make and the time’s coming pretty quickly for that decision,” Saints list boss James Gallagher told Trade Radio. “They were certainly a club of interest during the season. Trading Day begins 5pm EST on Fox Footy, Monday October 3 - daily news and analysis of the AFL trade period.
Essendon hasn't lost hope of attracting Jordan De Goey to the club during the trade period, according to AFL Media's Damian Barrett.
“They were certainly a club of interest during the season. I still feel he will wade through these behavioural clause issues with the Collingwood football club and stay, but as we keep saying in this business, until the signature is on the line, it’s yet to be official.” De Goey’s future remains unclear just days away from the player movement window opening.
Collingwood are as vulnerable as ever to losing their superstar, with the massive decision now just days away.
[The Pies will bring free agent Dan McStay](https://7news.com.au/sport/afl/ultimate-afl-trade-period-preview-your-clubs-plans-draft-picks-delistings-and-retirements-c-8288710) in from Brisbane, while also trying to trade for Crow Billy Frampton and Giant Bobby Hill. “This is now a cliffhanger in terms of the contract for his services. That indiscretion saw the club withdraw their earlier contract offer. [Brodie Grundy likely to request a trade to Melbourne](https://7news.com.au/sport/rival-clubs-circle-brodie-grundy-as-collingwood-stares-down-the-barrel-of-24m-hole-c-7834963) in the coming days. Stream them all for free on [St Kilda](https://7news.com.au/sport/st-kilda-saints) are firming as Jordan De Goey’s [AFL](https://7news.com.au/sport/afl) club of choice for 2023.
Jordan De Goey turns his back on free agency with a long-term deal at Collingwood.
De Goey was a key member of Collingwood's surge up the ladder this season, averaging 20 disposals in his 19 games and kicking 18 goals. [again after the Pies' one-point preliminary final loss to Sydney](https://www.afl.com.au/news/844302/im-extremely-proud-2022-a-success-but-2023-a-blank-page-for-pies) spoke of his desire for the club to re-sign the damaging midfielder. [a sticking point had been a behavioural clause](https://www.afl.com.au/news/848155/pies-offer-de-goey-five-years-but-sticking-point-remains), with the 26-year-old playmaker not keen to add any further elements to his deal.
The match-winner has agreed to remain with the Magpies, having committed to the program the club has set in place for him.
[Peter Ryan](/by/peter-ryan-gzi0fn)is a sports reporter with The Age.Connect via [Jon Pierik](/by/jon-pierik-hveju)is a sports journalist at The Age. [and this week said goodbye to three-time premiership star Jack Gunston, who is heading to the Brisbane Lions as a free agent](/link/follow-20170101-p5blpp). [Sign up for the Real Footy newsletter](/link/follow-20170101-p56jp7). However, he was quiet in the preliminary final loss to the Swans. Those charges were later downgraded in court, but he was found guilty of second-degree harassment. He averaged 20 possessions in 19 games, booting 18 goals, and was superb in the finals.
Collingwood midfielder Jordan De Goey will remain a Magpie, according to The Age's Pete Ryan. According to the report, De Goey has inked a five-year deal at ...
The match-winner has long expressed a desire to remain a Magpie, and will now add to his 137 games at the club. According to the report, De Goey has inked a five-year deal at the club with the first two seasons containing behavioural clauses. According to a club statement, the 26-year-old has penned a five-year deal to remain a Magpie until the end of the 2027 season.
The star midfielder has reportedly agreed to sign a five-year deal, knocking back free agency and strong interest from rival clubs St Kilda and Essendon. An ...
The Magpies had an offer on the table before De Goey's controversial Bali holiday. Those charges were later downgraded in court and he was found guilty of second-degree harassment. [Craig McRae](https://wwos.nine.com.au/afl/craig-mcrae) [reiterated his desire for De Goey to stay](https://wwos.nine.com.au/afl/finals-news-collingwood-coach-craig-mcrae-wants-jordan-de-goey-to-stay-with-the-club/abd22495-5c82-40bf-8ee3-b9000518c5ff) at the club mid-season and again after the Pies' one-point preliminary final loss, claiming the environment was the "best place" for him. [a video was leaked of him touching a woman inappropriately](https://wwos.nine.com.au/afl/collingwood-fc-jordan-de-goey-releases-apology-video/77b552d4-ee63-44e8-8da9-61f765b26e70). [arrested in New York late last year and charged with forcible touching and assault](https://wwos.nine.com.au/afl/jordan-de-goey-assault-charges-collingwood-magpies-alcohol-problem-punishment/c0c02066-e5ee-46b6-998f-1438d5322fc9) over an incident in a nightclub. [St Kilda had been continually linked to the talented on-baller](https://wwos.nine.com.au/afl/news-2022-st-kilda-enter-jordan-de-goey-contract-race-with-collingwood-magpies/8e2187e2-5624-4224-a62c-4449b29b0a4d) given his age and ability to fill an area of need on its list. [AFL player survey exposes despicable issue](https://wwos.nine.com.au/afl/players-association-report-reveals-worrying-league-wide-racism-issues-hawthorn-fallout/dc38495e-6879-4c64-9087-161136d585a6) [Despite receiving backing from the AFL players' association](https://wwos.nine.com.au/afl/news-2022-jordan-de-goey-rejects-collingwood-magpies-contract-kane-cornes-opinion/3063dbe8-1272-4e87-ae6f-5b72edacf176), a behavioural element will reportedly exist within the 26-year-old's deal for the first two years of his contract. [Jordan De Goey](https://wwos.nine.com.au/afl/jordan-de-goey) has committed his future to [Collingwood](https://wwos.nine.com.au/afl/collingwood-magpies), according to multiple reports. [Scott set to be unveiled as Essendon coach](https://wwos.nine.com.au/afl/news-2022-essendon-bombers-unveil-brad-scott-as-new-senior-coach/b0e9ac01-f9ad-4575-be1e-84f52239c331) ['Horrified' Kennett opens up on Hawks allegations](https://wwos.nine.com.au/afl/jeff-kennett-on-hawthorn-racism-review-league-investigation-alastair-clarkson-chris-fagan/8a9668f6-503a-424e-ad60-6176c40cd9c2) [clauses relating to the controversial midfielder's behaviour](https://wwos.nine.com.au/afl/2022-collingwood-jordan-de-goey-contract-offer-rejected-behaviour-clauses-news/18f2202a-2c40-4688-9f2b-0abdc9b00229) after a recent string of off-field incidents, but the club appears to have overcome those with a new offer. READ MORE:
The 26-year-old signed a five-year contract extension to remain a Magpie until at least the end of 2027. Drafted with the fifth selection in the 2014 National ...
Collingwood advises Jordan De Goey has signed a fresh deal with the Club. Drafted with the fifth selection in the 2014 National Draft, De Goey has played 137 games for Collingwood, kicking 173 goals.