Overview

• Marcus Bontempelli said discussions will begin next week and expects negotiations to proceed smoothly.
• He denied receiving any formal trade approaches despite speculation about interest from Collingwood.
• Talks were delayed by his pre-season calf injury, marriage planning and part-ownership of a Melbourne cafe.
• Troubled teammate Jamarra Ugle-Hagan has returned to training this week.
• He helped unveil 'Touch and Track', a handheld device developed by the AFL and Telstra to mirror ball movement on a tactile map for blind and low-vision fans.