Once a revered name at the Adelaide Crows, Matt Crouch has fallen out of favour with senior coach Matthew Nicks on multiple occasions this season, leading many to wonder whether or not he will remain at West Lakes beyond this year, despite being under contract for a further 12 months.
The North Ballarat product's best season came in the Crows' grand final campaign in 2017 when he averaged 33 disposals and 4.8 tackles per game, but has not been able to reach that elite level again since.
Reports have suggested the Malcolm Blight Medal winner is contemplating his future at West Lakes, with his time at the Crows potentially concluding with the 2022 season.
With that in mind, we examine five potential landing spots for the 27-year-old.
2. Gold Coastย
While the 2022 season has unfolded as the best of Stuart Dew's coaching career, the Suns are unlikely to participate in September action and arguably still lack a strong veteran presence and finals experience outside of ageing wingman Brandon Ellis.
Gold Coast's core midfield group of Touk Miller, Noah Anderson and Matt Rowell are firmly in-tact, but Crouch could act as solid inside depth or even shift outside to play on a wing.
A move north might reignite Crouch's career and may well be the midfielder's best chance at participating in finals action once more before his career is over.
The Suns presently hold three second-round picks, with one of their two later selections likely holding the key to a potential trade agreement between the two sides.
