In an interesting turn of events, a report has revealed that Fremantle ruckman Luke Jackson is of interest to multiple Victorian clubs, "believing his head could be turned".
Jackson - who hails from Western Australia - was originally drafted by Melbourne with Pick 3 in the 2019 National Draft.
The athletic ruck was pivotal in bringing a drought-breaking premiership to the Demons in 2021 but always longed to return home.
At the end of 2022, both Fremantle and Melbourne made it happen for Jackson as the former coughed up two first-round picks for the Rising Star winner.
The 23-year-old has notched up 97 games (52 - Demons, 45 - Fremantle) and has shown glimpses of his brilliance, pricking the ears up of rivals who may think he's gettable.
Despite his happiness at the Western Australian club, where he is contracted until the end of 2029, where there's smoke, there's usually fire.
So, we assess five clubs that could make a move for Luke Jackson...
3. St Kilda
This would make the most sense.
St Kilda have attempted to land a big fish for multiple years to, hopefully, one day return to premiership relevance.
This year alone, the Saints made their feelings known by going after Luke Davies-Uniacke (North Melbourne), Finn Callaghan (GWS) and Tom De Koning (Carlton).
All who'd require massive deals.
Callaghan re-signed with the Giants after reportedly knocking back a $17 million, 10-year deal from the Moorabbin club.
De Koning is currently weighing up a huge offer from the Blues, while it is understood that the Saints are preparing a $12 million bid to lure him.
So there's no questioning St Kilda's warchest and belief that they could strike a deal.
The list sits precariously among the youngest in the competition and the need to find support for Rowan Marshall is irrefutable.
Seems like the perfect equation for the Saints, right?
