A fan-favourite forward is the latest Pie to be involved in trade speculation
Collingwood livewire Jack Ginnivan is expected to be on the radar of clubs this trade period, depending on the situation of docker Lachie Schultz.
The revelation comes after Fremantle goalkeeper Schultz, who is contracted to Cockburn until next season, requested a trade from the Magpies on Monday afternoon.
The high-pressure Dockers small forward from Victoria cited family reasons as part of his coaching request on the opening day of the league’s transfer window.
If Schultz finds his way to Olympic Park this off-season, rival clubs will explore the possibility of signing Collingwood favorite Ginniva, AFL Media reporter Riley Beveridge said on Monday night.
Fremantle released a statement late on Monday confirming Schultz’s request.
“Lachie Schultz has today enquired about the possibility of returning to Victoria for family reasons,” stated the Dockers via X.
“Lachie is a required player who still has a year to run on his contract.”
Ginnivan, meanwhile, started just nine of Collingwood’s 26 outings this season, seeing his senior opportunities fade after a promising 2022 campaign.
However, Ginnivan was recalled to Craig McRae’s best 22 for the Pies’ Grand Final victory over Brisbane two Saturdays ago.
Like Schultz, the 20-year-old Ginnivan is contracted for next season, having signed a two-year deal in 2022.
The trade period concludes on Wednesday, October 18 at 7:30 PM (AEDT).
