THE FLURRY of activity at St Kilda ahead of next month's AFL Trade Period could include a move for Port Adelaide forward Sam Gray.
AFL.com.au understands St Kilda officials met with Gray in South Australia recently, with the clever goalkicker's future destined to be away from Port Adelaide after he informed the club of his desire to seek more long-term security elsewhere last month.
AFL TRADE HUB All the latest news
Carlton and the Western Bulldogs are also among the host of clubs to have already signalled their interest in the experienced forward.
Gray is close with former Port Adelaide assistant Brendon Lade, who is now the forwards coach at St Kilda, while he would complement a developing attacking unit at Moorabbin that already features Matthew Parker, Ben Long and Jack Lonie.
Gray could add to a host of exciting off-season additions at St Kilda, with the 27-year-old a chance to follow Port Adelaide teammate Paddy Ryder to the club after the veteran ruckman officially requested a trade to the Saints earlier this week.
WHO'S HANGING UP THE BOOTS? Your club's retirements and delistings
Fremantle speedster Bradley Hill has also nominated St Kilda as his club of choice ahead of October's exchange period, while it has also been linked with a move for Sydney wingman Zak Jones.
Gray, who is uncontracted beyond this season, was recruited to Port Adelaide as a mature-aged rookie ahead of the 2014 campaign and has since played 96 games for the club.
INDICATIVE DRAFT ORDER Your club's picks as they stand
He has cemented himself as a regular in the senior team over the last three years and enjoyed another solid season in 2019, averaging 17.4 disposals and kicking a goal per game from his 20 matches.
St Kilda currently has picks No.5, 55, 67 and 77 to play with at this year's exchange period, while it can also use future selections in order to secure its host of trade targets.
Find AFL Exchange on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.
