A West Coast premiership player has confirmed his preferred club of choice for 2026, despite still being in-contract.<\/p>\n
Plus, a future star of the competition has been floated as the potential answer that lets Charlie Curnow walk out of Ikon Park.<\/p>\n
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Watch every match of the 2025 Toyota AFL Finals Series before the Grand Final, LIVE with no ad-breaks during play on Kayo Sports | New to Kayo? Join now and get your first month for just $1.<\/a><\/p>\n WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? Set a deposit limit. For Free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.<\/p>\n PREMIERSHIP EAGLE CONFIRMS CLUB OF CHOICE… BUT STILL MUST STRIKE TRADE<\/p>\n West Coast premiership player Liam Ryan has reportedly confirmed his desired destination this off-season.<\/p>\n AFL Media reported on Saturday afternoon that the 28-year-old will request a trade to St Kilda in the coming weeks, after informing the Eagles late last month that he would like to play elsewhere next year.<\/a><\/p>\n It comes after ABC Sport\u2019s Alexia Pesce first reported<\/a> the Saints\u2019 multi-year deal on the table for Ryan, which was bizarrely refuted by Ryan\u2019s management on social media.<\/a> The report was proved correct just hours later. <\/p>\n Contracted until the end of next year to Lathlain, St Kilda would need to strike a trade with the Eagles if they were to acquire Ryan. In a statement released after the livewire forward told the club of his trade preference, West Coast released a short statement suggesting that, on face value, they were not eager to entertain a trade.<\/p>\n \u201cDuring our end-of-season player review process, Liam informed the Club of his request to be traded,\u201d Head of List Management and Recruiting Matt Clarke said.<\/p>\n \u201cGiven his contract status and importance to our developing squad, we have reiterated to Liam that he is a required player at our football club, and we view him as part of our future.<\/p>\n \u201cOut of respect to Liam and his management, we will continue discussions over the coming weeks.\u201d<\/p>\n St Kilda\u2019s offer is widely believed to be a three-year deal, with a trigger for a fourth year.<\/p>\n Ryan\u2019s decision follows that of Carlton duo Tom De Koning and Jack Silvagni declaring their want to join the Saints during the free agency period.<\/p>\n FUTURE STAR WHO COULD UNLOCK CURNOW TRADE<\/p>\n As Charlie Curnow\u2019s future at Ikon Park continues to dominate headlines, one rival player has been revealed as a name who could sway the interest of Carlton.<\/p>\n Herald Sun Chief Football Writer Jay Clark wrote<\/a> on Friday afternoon that 20-year-old Gold Coast Academy product Jed Walter shapes as one of very few players who may bring the Blues to the trade table for their own dual Coleman Medalist. <\/p>\n The second-year key forward, who hasn\u2019t played senior football since Round 19 this year, is considered a future star of the AFL with many attributes similar to Curnow himself. <\/p>\n