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St Kilda ruckman Rowan Marshall has reportedly made the decision not to attend the club’s Best and Fairest count amid a potential move to Geelong this offseason.

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After a failed move last offseason, coupled with the Saints bringing in Tom De Koning on big money, it was clear the writing was on the wall.

Yes, Marshall played out the 2026 season with the Saints, but most knew that he would again push for a move to the Cats again.

And it has turned out to be true.

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But as Tom Morris reports, the relationship between Marshall and the Saints is going south in a hurry.

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«He’s adamant he wants to play for the Cats next year,» Morris said. «He thought it would be disingenuous to want to get out and then go celebrate the year with his teammates. This is turning pretty sour.»

Will Marshall get his move?

He has to, doesn’t he?

In a similar situation to Zach Merrett, who finally got his move to Hawthorn after failing last offseason, the Saints have to move Marshall on because he only has a year left on his deal, plus it is clear he doesn’t want to be there.

There is no point in having a player you know doesn’t want to play there, plus he’s second fiddle to De Koning as well.

So, the Saints would be wise to get this deal done, because if they don’t, it is going to make for an interesting season when you have one of the league’s top ruckmen clearly unhappy.

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