Geelong livewire forward Tyson Stengle will reportedly sign a five-year deal to remain at Kardinia Park long-term, as a rival’s big-money bid has been revealed.
Stengle had attracted significant rival interest this year as an unrestricted free agent, but it appears he’ll stay in hoops for years to come.
The diminutive goal threat kicked three goals from 10 disposals and took three marks in Saturday night’s win over Essendon at the MCG.
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According to Seven’s Mitch Cleary on Sunday, the 25-year-old small forward will cement a five-year extension and turn his back on a tempting St Kilda offer.
The Saints are understood to have offered Stengle approximately $4.5 million over six years, coming out to $750,000 per season.
It was a longer and more lucrative deal than the Cats reportedly tabled; $3.5 million over five seasons, working out to $700,000 per year.
Arriving at the Cattery at the start of the 2022 season, the former Woodville-West Torrens forward booted a whopping 53 goals to earn his maiden All-Australian blazer in Geelong’s premiership-winning campaign.
After a slightly down season last year, Stengle has already eclipsed his 2023 goal tally (27) this year (31) in just 15 games.
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The Saints, headed by list boss Stephen Silvagni, are also said to have thrown big-money offers at the likes of Carlton star defender Jacob Weitering and gun North Melbourne ball-winner Luke Davies-Uniacke this year in their search for game-changing talent.
Conversely, key St Kilda intercept defender Josh Battle is being circled by rival clubs — in particular Hawthorn, as well as Collingwood and Melbourne, per reports.
The 25-year-old is yet to re-sign at Moorabbin, eligible for unrestricted free agency at the end of this season.