Recently retired North Melbourne midfielder Nick Dal Santo believes the Roos areย slowly making moves to force former captain Andrew Swallow out of the club.
Dal Santo, who was delisted by the Roos at the end of last season, despite averaging 24.8 disposals, his best return since 2012, says he can see Swallow facing the same fate.
Swallow has so far spent more time up forward and on the wing this season, rather than his usual position on the ball.
โFor me it feels like they are moving him out of the team already,โ Dal Santo said on Fox Footy's, AFL Tonight on Tuesday night.
โWhat he does really well at AFL level and what heโs elite at is his tackling and his contested stoppage work. When youโre playing at half-forward and on the wing, thatโs not his strength.
โHeโs not the greatest spreader in the world and heโs been shown up in some examples with his leg speed. For me, heโs just not playing where he should be and other guys have squeezed him out.
โAt this stage, yeah (he should still be in the senior team).โI will need to see how this plays out over a little bit longer.
โHeโs got another year on a contract so thatโs the first thing we need to speak about in regards to his future at the club.โ
Swallow has averaged 16 disposals, 5.3 tackles and two marks and kicked one goal so far this season.
The 29-year-old captained the club from 2012 to 2016.
