Andrew Brayshaw

Pair of Victorian clubs showing “significant interest” in star midfielder: AFL trade news

He will become one of the most sought-after players in the competition.

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Aidan Cellini

Fremantle midfielder Andrew Brayshaw is reportedly being eyed off by St Kilda and North Melbourne in a bid to bolster their midfield groups.

Brayshaw - since being taken with Pick 2 in the 2017 National Draft - has been a consistent contributor for the Dockers across his 146 games.

With the club starved of success, the 24-year-old has only featured in the finals once, going out in 2022 to Collingwood in the semi-final.

That same year, Brayshaw was the Leigh Matthews Trophy recipient and also received his maiden All-Australian blazer to cap off an extraordinary individual season.

And there's no surprise that both the Saints and Kangaroos have expressed "significant interest" in luring the Sandringham Dragons product back to Victoria, per 7 News' Ryan Daniels.

Brayshaw will become a restricted free agent at the end of the 2025 season, with conversations about his future already taking place.

It is understood that the 24-year-old is fully committed to the future at Fremantle, hoping the dreamy combination of Luke Jackson, Hayden Young and Caleb Serong will turn into premiership glory, landing the club's first-ever flag.

As a restricted free agent, the Dockers will have an opportunity to match a bid from a rival club if one comes.

Fremantle Head of Player Personnel David Walls confirmed the club is working toward extending Brayshaw beyond 2025.

“We've had some encouraging early conversations with Tom Petroro, his manager, and Andy (Brayshaw) is really keen to commit,” Walls said on AFL Trade radio.

“He loves living in Fremantle - with the lifestyle - and he's as committed as anyone to the Club as well.

“I think we'll ramp up the contract talks in the coming weeks and it will be good to get a deal done with both parties keen to get it sorted.”

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Aidan Cellini