Overview
- St Kilda confirmed on Tuesday that 30-year-old ruck Rowan Marshall has formally told the club he will seek a trade in the upcoming trade period.
- Marshall remains contracted to St Kilda through the end of 2027 and has not nominated a preferred destination at this stage.
- Tom De Koning’s arrival and elevation as St Kilda’s preferred No.1 ruck has changed the club’s pecking order and is a key reason Marshall is again pursuing a move despite playing 21 games this season.
- Geelong is the primary reported destination from last year and is again linked to Marshall, while Essendon and the Western Bulldogs have shown interest and the Bulldogs say they will not trade Tim English.
- St Kilda says any deal must be in the club’s best interests, which sets up potentially complex October negotiations and could involve player exchanges or high compensation for Marshall given he is still under contract.