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Watch the best coverage of the 2025 AFL finals series, including every game until the Grand Final LIVE with no ad-breaks during play, on Kayo. New to Kayo? Join now and get your first month for just $1.<\/a><\/p>\n CATS RAMP UP MARSHALL PURSUIT<\/p>\n Premiership favourite Geelong has ramped up its pursuit of trade target Rowan Marshall by speaking with the Saints ruckman in recent days, reports Seven\u2019s Mitch Cleary<\/a>.<\/p>\n Marshall is weighing up his future at the Saints after the club secured the signature of free agent Tom De Koning on a big money deal in a move that would see the ex-Blue and Marshall share ruck duties.<\/p>\n As Marshall is contracted for two more seasons, he can only be acquired via trade.<\/p>\n The 29-year old was noncommittal on his future at Moorabbin when pressed on the topic in July.<\/p>\n ‘Coaching matters’ Kingy’s first crack | 04:02<\/p>\n \u201cChris Scott always say the Cats can walk and chew gum at the same time,\u201d Cleary revealed on Seven News.<\/p>\n \u201cHe\u2019s proving it once again. In the midst of another finals series, the Cats have spoken with Marshall in recent days as he explores a potential trade.\u201d<\/p>\n Cleary noted that, given Marshall\u2019s contract status, the \u201cstarting point\u201d of a deal would be a first-round pick. The Cats currently hold selection No. 17.<\/p>\n It comes after Geelong\u2019s incumbent ruckman, Rhys Stanley, 34, missed the club\u2019s qualifying final win over Brisbane with a hamstring issue.<\/p>\n Stanley is currently uncontracted for 2026.<\/p>\n The Cats have also been linked to Hawthorn free agent James Worpel.<\/p>\n GIANTS PAIR TO REQUEST TRADES<\/p>\n Giants pair Leek Aleer and Wade Derksen are set to request trades away from the club at their exit meetings this week, according to Herald Sun reporter Jon Ralph<\/a>.<\/p>\n Aleer, 25, will seek a move to St Kilda, with the Saints reportedly still keen on the defender despite swooping on free agent Jack Silvagni to already bolster ross Lyon\u2019s back six.<\/p>\n The former Pick 15 was offered a longer deal by the Saints on more money than the Giants. Aleer can only move clubs via trade as the 194cm player doesn\u2019t yet qualify for free agency.<\/p>\n Suns legend makes Suns history in EPIC! | 01:00<\/p>\n It comes after Liam Ryan requested a trade to St Kilda last week in what shapes as busy recruiting period for the club with Silvagni and Tom De Koning set to join the club in free agency.<\/p>\n Ralph said Callum Wilkie is expected to remain at Moorabbin, despite a long-term offer from the Western Bulldogs<\/a>, but St Kilda \u201cwould be wise to re-contract him on a higher rate\u201d than his current deal which runs for two more seasons.<\/p>\n Meanwhile Derksen will again ask to be traded to Melbourne, 12 months after that move wasn\u2019t facilitated, with GWS \u201cprepared to strike a deal with the Demons for a later selection.\u201d<\/p>\n There\u2019s also a watch on Giants free agents Jacob Wehr, who\u2019s been linked to Port Adelaide, and Josh Fahey.<\/p>\n