When there is blood in the water, sharks will begin to circle.
And that is what appears to be happening at Melbourne, as the club faces a tumultuous time with multiple reports linking contracted players to rival clubs.
Kysaiah Pickett is no different.
It is reported byย SEN's Sam Edmund that Port Adelaide has once again asked the question of Pickett's future, despite signing a four-year deal to remain at the Demons last year.
Port Adelaide has renewed its interest in Melbourne forward Kysaiah Pickett. Pickett signed a new 4yr deal only last year, but the Power continue to reach out as the Dees battle their latest bout of player turbulence. Understand Adelaide & Freo have also asked the question. Noโฆ
— Sam Edmund (@Sammy__Edmund) August 19, 2024
The 23-year-old was drafted out of South Australia from SANFL club Woodville-West Torrens and the Port District Football club with Pick 12 in the 2019 National Draft.
Pickett has played 105 games for Melbourne, kicking 159 goals and a 2021 premiership medal.
The livewire is arguably the best small forward in the game, combining elite skill with physicality and pressure that causes defenders to fear him in their back half.
The Power were confident in luring Pickett to SA prior to him re-signing and is "asking the question" as the Demons get their house in order.
Edmund also reported that Adelaide and Fremantle are keeping a close eye on the situation.
It comes as star midfielders Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver have been shoved into the spotlight surrounding their future.
Despite both being contracted long-term, reports have indicated unrest from the Petracca camp, who spoke to his teammate in an open forum on Monday.
Oliver - who has battled with off-field issues in recent times - has been linked with a potential move to Geelong.
Veteran Jack Viney has also been flagged as a potential trade target by North Melbourne while utility Alex Neal-Bullen has requested a trade to South Australia for family reasons, with the Crows being the early frontrunners.
