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CibbuanoSwans deny Fevola talks
July 4th 2008 02:32
SYDNEY Swans coach Paul Roos has denied media reports that the club has made an offer to Carlton full-forward Brendon Fevola.
But Roos said the Swans would consider approaching the 27-year-old if he wanted to leave the Blues.
Speaking at a press conference at the SCG on Friday, Roos said a Nine Network report of a $3 million, four-year offer was "ridiculous".
"If he said he wanted to leave, I'm sure there'd be a number of clubs that would entertain having him," Roos said.
"But at this stage it's ridiculous to suggest that we've made an offer.
"We haven't made an offer, I haven't spoken to Brendan, (Swans football manager) Andrew Ireland hasn't spoken to Brendan.
"Our expectations are that he will sign with Carlton.
"Now if that was to change, then we'd sit down and talk as a football club as to whether we believe that Brendan would fit into the club.
"Until that happens, it's sort of almost pointless discussing whether he'll come, whether we want him to come.
"Why it comes up and where it comes from, we're a bit dumbfounded."
The Footy Show reported on Thursday night that the Swans had approached Fevola, but the 2006 All-Australian, who is still in contract talks with the Blues initially denied he had spoken with Sydney but then refused to discuss the matter.
"I'm not going to talk about my contract," he said.
But Roos said the Swans would consider approaching the 27-year-old if he wanted to leave the Blues.
Speaking at a press conference at the SCG on Friday, Roos said a Nine Network report of a $3 million, four-year offer was "ridiculous".
"If he said he wanted to leave, I'm sure there'd be a number of clubs that would entertain having him," Roos said.
"But at this stage it's ridiculous to suggest that we've made an offer.
"We haven't made an offer, I haven't spoken to Brendan, (Swans football manager) Andrew Ireland hasn't spoken to Brendan.
"Our expectations are that he will sign with Carlton.
"Now if that was to change, then we'd sit down and talk as a football club as to whether we believe that Brendan would fit into the club.
"Until that happens, it's sort of almost pointless discussing whether he'll come, whether we want him to come.
"Why it comes up and where it comes from, we're a bit dumbfounded."
The Footy Show reported on Thursday night that the Swans had approached Fevola, but the 2006 All-Australian, who is still in contract talks with the Blues initially denied he had spoken with Sydney but then refused to discuss the matter.
"I'm not going to talk about my contract," he said.
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