latest on Collingwood forward Jack Ginnivan’s future and potential future deals
The 20-year-old was not acquired by the Magpies, but rumors about him have since returned.
Jack Ginnivan of Collingwood was expected to be unaffected by the addition of sharpshooting small forward Lachie Schultz in the near future, but the forward is rumored to have demanded a move away from Olympic Park.
With Ginnivan and other players facing increased competition for selection in Craig McRae’s offensive third with the arriving Schultz, the maligned Magpie was viewed as a vital component in the club’s ambitions moving into 2024 as they prepare to defend their premiership.
Norm Smith Award recipient With a four-goal performance against the Lions in the grand final, Bobby Hill completed his first campaign in the black and white on a high note. Jamie Elliott and Beau McCreery will also be competing for starting positions in Round 1 of next season.
Because of his position in the pecking order and Collingwood’s acquisition of Schultz, Ginnivan was promoted to the starting lineup for the championship game, casting doubt on a possible off-season transfer.
The 20-year-old, who is under contract, wasn’t a player Collingwood put on the trade table at any point during this trade period, according to Graham Wright, the football manager, who stated on Monday that he isn’t taking calls from possible suitors.
Wright stated Ginnivan is a necessary player for 2024 and hasn’t been connected to their player movement plans while speaking on Trade Radio.
“I have not answered any calls on that. When asked about Ginnivan’s future, Wright responded, “We haven’t tried to take calls either.
“From our standpoint, it hasn’t at all been a problem. We consider Jack to be a component of our endeavors. Next year is his contract year.
“We haven’t taken any calls at all.”
Sam Edmund of SEN reports that “multiple clubs” think Collingwood is open to dealing Ginnivan, with Hawthorn being seen as a club that is pushing for the young forward.
Ginnivan is anticipated to meet with the Hawks as soon as Tuesday, according to Edmund, with the Waverley club maybe looking
Tuesday, Edmund stated to Trade Radio that “multiple clubs say this afternoon that Collingwood is now open to trading Jack Ginnivan.”
“Multiple clubs that we’ve spoken to over the course of the last half an hour or so now say that it’s been made clear to them that Collingwood would consider trading Jack Ginnivan, only obviously if the right offer presented itself.”
According to a separate story from The Herald Sun, John Meesen, the manager of Ginnivan, has submitted a request for a trade while investigating interest from the Hawks.
It is anticipated that the Magpies and Hawthorn will meet to attempt and reach an agreement on a contract for Ginnivan before the deadline of Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. (AEDT).
On Monday afternoon, The Magpies and Fremantle reached a settlement.
Wright wouldn’t rule out a last-minute change, but he also acknowledged that it was doubtful that there would be any more haggling.
“You never say never… we’re open-minded,” he continued.
We don’t have any other players in particular that we are considering, but you never know.
“At this point, I’d say it’s unlikely. We might be done after that.
Ginnvian has a contract with the Magpies through 2024.
Picks 19, 39, and 80 are currently carried by Collingwood in the current year’s count.
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