GWS look to have set their asking price for another wantaway midfielder, with the New South Wales side reportedly requesting a first-round pick in exchange for youngster Tanner Bruhn.
Bruhn is seen set on landing with Geelong this off-season, with the 12th pick from the 2020 National Draft opting for a return to the region over moves to Melbourne-based clubs Hawthorn and North Melbourne.
The 20-year-old has shown plenty of upside since joining the Giants, playing in 30 matches as a midfield-forward hybrid.
A Geelong Falcons product, Bruhn is the latest Giant set for a move, joining Jacob Hopper, Tim Taranto and Bobby Hill in likely finding a new home for 2023 and beyond.
Taranto and Hopper are both anticipated to join Richmond this exchange window, with the Giants understood to be asking for a pair of first-round picks for each of the departing duo.
Their asking price won't be as high for Bruhn, with News Corp suggesting GWS will be seeking the sole first-round pick from the Cats.
Geelong will hold a pick ranging from 16-18 at this year's draft depending on how they finish their deep run for the premiership. They also hold their future first-round selection, which may be more enticing to the Giants in the hope the Kardinia Park club fail to reach the penultimate weekend of the season.
Given Bruhn's own first-round status from just two years ago, it's a price Geelong would likely be welcome to handing over for the youngster, however Chris Scott's side may be without both first-round selections given their reported interest in another local product, Collingwood's Ollie Henry.
Henry has been tied to the exit as his own contract situation remains in limbo, with the Cats keen on the forward's services.
The double coup for both 2020 draftees would likely see Geelong hand over their first-round picks for 2022 and 2023. The scenario may need to be ticked off by the AFL, with Geelong having not used a first-round pick last year and would be without one in a three-year span.
AFL clubs are required to use two first-round picks in a four-year period. The league can grant an exemption, or Geelong may have to look to land a first-round pick somewhere else for 2022 or 2023.
