GWS midfielder James Peatling is at the centre of many clubs attempting to acquire his services following an impressive 2024 season.
Peatling is almost at the end of his current contract and is exploring his options with a quartet of rival clubs showing their interest.
Following weeks of speculation and increasing offers from a number of rivals, the club have reportedly tabled four years in front of the academy product, as reported by Tom Morris.
GWS has upped its offer for James Peatling from three to four years amid widspread interest & more lucrative deals from rivals.
The GWS best and fairest is tonight & a decision is expected soon. @FootyonNine @traderadio
— Tom Morris (@tommorris32) October 1, 2024
AFL.comย reporter Cal Twomey added that the race for Peatling is down to three; GWS, Adelaide or the Western Bulldogs.
The 24-year-old has played a pivotal role for the Giants in his 17 games this year, adding to the 26 obtained in the previous three campaigns.
Speaking on AFL Media'sย Gettable during the season, Riley Beveridge said GWS has upped their intent to retain Peatling but are up against some much bigger offers from other clubs.
"He's got a two-year deal on the table from the Giants, upped from one year," Beveridge said.
"But he's now got multiple three and four-year deals on the table from rival clubs trying to prise him out of the Giants.
"St Kilda, Melbourne and West Coast have all had interest. Collingwood is also among the clubs to have inquired about James Peatling.
"So the race for James Peatling is heating up massively."
It comes as no shock that the Demons, Saints and Pies are captivated by the midfielder's attributes and what he could bring to their side.
Peatling is unlikely to decide on his future while the Giants are still in the hunt for a maiden premiership flag, kicking off their 2024 finals campaign against Sydney at the SCG in the qualifying final.
