by PatowalongaPirate » Thu Aug 25, 2016 4:47 pm
From afl.com
JAEGER O'Meara has dropped a bomb on Gold Coast, requesting a trade after five years at the club.
It's a huge blow for the Suns, who are also likely to lose fellow out of contract midfielder Dion Prestia.
Gold Coast released a statement on Thursday afternoon saying it would drive a hard bargain for O'Meara's services at the trade table.
"As Jaeger doesn't qualify as a free agent, AFL rules dictate he holds no rights to determine his destination of choice," chairman Tony Cochrane said.
"With that being the case, Jaeger is on the market to a club that can provide us compensation we are prepared to accept.
"Should an appropriate exchange not be met he will have the option to enter the draft.
"It's the right time for the club to make a stance."
It is believed midfielder O'Meara wants to head to a Melbourne-based club.
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