Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has not spoken with Brodie Grundy in regards to the participant’s Port Adelaide assembly however is comfy with the ruck exploring his future.
Coach Simon Goodwin has no challenge with Melbourne ruckman Brodie Grundy assembly with Port Adelaide a couple of potential commerce solely days out from the AFL finals.
Apart from one recreation again within the seniors, twin All-Australian Grundy has been toiling away within the Demons’ VFL workforce for nearly two months.
Grundy was offloaded by Collingwood to Melbourne on the finish of final yr for salary-cap causes, teaming up with fellow star large man Max Gawn on the Demons in a blockbuster transfer.
However, Melbourne have functioned higher within the second half of the season with Gawn as the only real ruckman, leaving Grundy with no spot.
The 29-year-old spoke with Port final week about transferring to his third membership in as a few years subsequent season in a bid to reclaim a spot as a No.1 ruck.
Grundy has additionally been linked with West Coast as a possible cowl following Nic Naitanui’s retirement.
With Port ending the season third on the AFL ladder, the fourth-placed Demons have a powerful likelihood of going through the Power later within the finals collection.
“No issue from my end,” Goodwin stated on Wednesday when requested about Grundy assembly with the Power.
“We’re a mature industry now.
“There are probably 50 players around the league that would be meeting with different clubs at this time of year. It’s pretty common place in the industry these days.”
Goodwin and Grundy haven’t straight spoken in regards to the large man’s future on the membership however the Demons’ hierarchy are conscious of the participant’s want to be that includes frequently on the high degree.
“Brodie’s a professional footballer,” Grundy stated.
“He knows he’s got a four-year contract and he knows he’s going to keep pushing this year to play finals footy.
“I don’t need to have that conversation with Brodie, I know what he does from a day-to-day perspective.
“I know he’s going to train to a really high level and be ready to perform.”
Melbourne open their finals marketing campaign in opposition to minor premiers Collingwood on the MCG on Thursday evening.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
