It\u2019s been revealed a Victorian club is in the \u201cbox seat\u201d to land contracted Gold Coast midfielder Sam Flanders, having floated a handsome offer. <\/p>\n
Meanwhile, two Collingwood veterans, including a Brownlow medallist, have been told to explore other opportunities amid a list squeeze. <\/p>\n
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Watch the best build-up to the 2025 AFL Grand Final, with expert analysis and full Grand Final day coverage, on Fox Footy via Kayo | 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 VIC CLUB IN \u2018BOX SEAT\u2019 FOR SUN<\/p>\n St Kilda is leading the way for wantaway Suns ball-getter Sam Flanders. <\/p>\n That\u2019s according to SEN\u2019s Sam Edmund, who reports<\/a> the race for Flanders has \u201cexploded\u201d, and the Saints are considered \u201cin the box seat\u201d to win his services with an offer of $900,000 per year across five seasons. <\/p>\n The club has reportedly offered the no.7 pick at November\u2019s draft to try and force the Suns\u2019 hand. Gold Coast already currently holds the no.6 pick. <\/p>\n Flanders, who is contracted at Carrara for two more seasons, has met with multiple clubs as he contemplates a potential departure during October\u2019s trade window. <\/p>\n Edmund added on X of the Bombers\u2019 ability to still make a play: \u201cEssendon also still in play here. The Bombers have indicated they will deal their two picks in the 20s. Suns want players back, however, whether in this potential exchange or others.\u201d<\/p>\n It comes after Flanders was linked in a potential Christian Petracca-to-Gold Coast trade<\/a>, with Melbourne one of the clubs thought to be interested in the six-year Sun. <\/p>\n ‘I Wouldn’t Say That About Zorko’ Cox | 01:12<\/p>\n PIES PAIR TOLD TO ASSESS OPTIONS<\/p>\n Out-of-contract veteran Collingwood duo Mason Cox and Tom Mitchell have reportedly been told to pursue rival opportunities as competition for Pies list spots heats up. <\/p>\n Both Cox and Mitchell are eligible for free agency this year. Cox played an important finals role as a tall marking target this September, while Mitchell hasn\u2019t played at AFL level since Round 22 and managed just four senior appearances this season. <\/p>\n \u201cMason Cox has been told look at other options for next year. In contract limbo for next season,\u201d AFL Media\u2019s Cal Twomey said on AFL Trade Radio<\/a>. <\/p>\n