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CibbuanoMcLean set to join Blues
September 23rd 2009 22:34
MELBOURNE midfielder Brock McLean is set to join Carlton.
McLean, who was touted as a future captain of the Demons, met with club officials on Monday morning to confirm his decision to leave the club after 94 games in six seasons.
An in-principle agreement is in place with the Blues for its first pick in the national draft (11th overall).
Melbourne list mananger Tim Harrington admitted the club is disappointed to lose McLean but said they are now in a 'very strong position' to continue re-building their list.
"It is very disappointing to lose a player of Brock's calibre, once Brock made this decision it was important that we secured a commensurate trade. This has been achieved," Harrington said.
"We are now in a very strong position at the National Draft with four selections inside the top 18, all before any other Clubs' second selections have occurred. In the context of the last uncompromised draft for a number of years, this represents an outstanding opportunity to further build and develop our young playing list."
McLean said in a statement that the decision to leave Melbourne wasn't an easy one.
"I have come to the decision that the best thing for my football career is to move on from Melbourne," McLean said.
"While it has been an extremely tough decision as I have given the club my all, I am confident it is the right one for both parties."
McLean, who was touted as a future captain of the Demons, met with club officials on Monday morning to confirm his decision to leave the club after 94 games in six seasons.
An in-principle agreement is in place with the Blues for its first pick in the national draft (11th overall).
Melbourne list mananger Tim Harrington admitted the club is disappointed to lose McLean but said they are now in a 'very strong position' to continue re-building their list.
"It is very disappointing to lose a player of Brock's calibre, once Brock made this decision it was important that we secured a commensurate trade. This has been achieved," Harrington said.
"We are now in a very strong position at the National Draft with four selections inside the top 18, all before any other Clubs' second selections have occurred. In the context of the last uncompromised draft for a number of years, this represents an outstanding opportunity to further build and develop our young playing list."
McLean said in a statement that the decision to leave Melbourne wasn't an easy one.
"I have come to the decision that the best thing for my football career is to move on from Melbourne," McLean said.
"While it has been an extremely tough decision as I have given the club my all, I am confident it is the right one for both parties."
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