Nixon predicts Hale move
David Hale’s manager Ricky Nixon believes the forward/ruck should find a new home this week.
Nixon said Hale is looking for fresh start and a new opportunity during the trade period and he has confirmed there is strong interest from rival clubs.
Nixon confirmed "four or five clubs" - including Melbourne and Gold Coast - were interested in Hale, with the new substitute rule to give the 26-year-old a greater opportunity to continue his career.
"Ruckmen don't grow on trees and the big advantage is he can play at full forward," he said.
"Clubs will really trade for David because he can play up forward or he can just sit on the bench and be that substitute and play multiple positions."
Nixon said Hale did not have a preoccupation with going home to Queensland.
He agreed the introduction of Gold Coast and increase of draft picks had created more room for movement between the clubs.
"The attitude of everyone seems to be a lot more positive and up front. A lot of players this year have gone to their clubs and said, 'I want to be traded; I'm in contract but if the club can do the best deal for me, I'll look after them by going where they want me to go',"
"It seems there's a lot more trust and it will be interesting to see how it turns out today."