Contract negotiations between Richmond and star defender Jayden Short are underway, with the latter now believed to be awaiting a response from the Tigers after lodging a long-term proposal to the club.
Short has been a mainstay in Richmond's rearguard across the past several seasons, having won a best and fairest in the Tigers' most recent premiership campaign.
Seen as one of the more valued free agents in the AFL this year, the Tigers have looked to lock away the 26-year-old and are now mulling over a "really fair proposal" from Short's management.
According to The Herald Sun, Short has pledged his services to Punt Road in having only spoken on his future with the Tigers.
His manager Anthony McConville has revealed he and his client are awaiting a counteroffer from Richmond as all parties look to secure their long-term planning.
“We have given Richmond a really fair proposal. We are not too far apart. At the end of the day Jayden wants to stay but it’s also about getting the right deal that is appropriate for a best-and-fairest player and potential All Australian. We think we have been more than reasonable,” McConville told News Corp.
“We think a deal should get done based on what has been proposed but at the end of the day the ball is in Richmond’s court.”
Short joins a lengthy list of Tigers off-contract this season, with veteran quartet Jack Riewoldt, Trent Cotchin, Shane Edwards and Kane Lambert eligible for free agency.
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Having been previously delisted, trio Ben Miller, Matthew Parker and Bigoa Nyuon are also able to assess their rights as a free agent.
Short recorded 21 disposals and over 600 metres gained in Thursday's 25-point loss to Carlton, with the Tigers to look for their first win of the season next Sunday against the Giants.
