Adelaide will not consider trading star midfielder Patrick Dangerfield, the club’s head of football David Noble says.
Since the end of the 2014 season, speculation has increased that Adelaide may consider trading Dangerfield, who qualifies for free agency next year.
Collingwood and Melbourne had reportedly inquired about Dangerfield, but the Crows will not consider trading their most exciting talent.
“There’s no interest in Patrick Dangerfield; he’s not on the table, he’s not going to be,” Noble said during the first day of the NAB AFL Trade Period.
“I don’t know why all the kerfuffle continues to unfold.
“It’s a ridiculous suggestion.”
Noble said he was confident Dangerfield, 24, would remain at the club for the long-term.
“You back your system in every time,” he said.
“Those stars are really hard to develop, they’re hard to find and you just don’t let them go.
“It’s just not going to happen.”
Collingwood recruiting manager Derek Hine said his club had spoken to Adelaide about the possibility of snaring Dangerfield but the Crows were quick to dismiss the idea.
