Western Bulldogs is the latest club that has reportedly entered the race for Gold Coast midfielder Matt Rowell.
The 23-year-old walks into 2025 with no deal beyond the upcoming campaign, leading Victorian rivals to believe that he is gettable.
Rowell - who hails from Victoria - was taken with Pick 1 in the 2019 National Draft alongside best mate Noah Anderson, but has been starved of success.
The Suns, which could determine Rowell's future, are looking to break the finals drought in 2025, after extending their absence in September to 14 years.
AFL Media's Cal Twomey believes the Bulldogs were one of four teams to meet with Rowell, with reports indicating Collingwood, Essendon and Geelong also in the race.
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The interest comes from the fact that Luke Beveridge has watched an array of midfielders depart the club in recent years.
Josh Dunkley was one of the first to leave, joining Brisbane ahead of the 2023 season.
And then a trio of experienced campaigners in Bailey Smith, Jack Macrae and Caleb Daniel all explored futures at rival clubs in Victoria, and will be seen in new colours next week.
However, Rowell has gone on record that his contract negotiations are heading positively for Gold Coast, saying a month ago he expects a deal to get done.
"I'm not worrying about that at the moment," Rowell said of his decision in February.
"I am focusing on training well and getting ready for the season. I am committed to the Suns and focused on the season coming up.
"I think [I'm likely to re-sign]. Obviously, that will just happen when we get to it, but I am just worried and focused about the season coming up and winning our first game."
Rowell has played 85 games for the Suns in five seasons, and is an integral part of the club's finals chances.
Gold Coast were supposed to get their 2025 campaign underway on Saturday against Essendon.
But following updates surrounding the Tropical Cyclone Alfred, the game has been postponed, with the AFL yet to confirm its new date.
