AFL young gun Finn Callaghan has rejected a big-money approach from St Kilda to sign a four-year deal with Greater Western Sydney.
Callaghan was reportedly the subject of $17 million, 10-year offer from the Saints, who were keen to bring the Victorian home.
The midfielder has opted to stay with the Giants until at least the end of the 2029 season, with the clear suggestion that he sees the club as a potential flag winner in that time.
“Finn has shown over his first three seasons that he’s an immense young talent in this competition and we are rapt to sign him to a new four-year deal,” football boss Jason McCartney said in a club statement.
“A player of Finn’s talent and age meant there was always going to be huge immense interest from other clubs and it’s fantastic that he’s re-committed to the club as we see him as a huge piece of our future.
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“Finn can see the bright future of the club under Adam Kingsley and wants to be part of the success that we strongly believe is on the horizon.”
His teammate Connor Idun announced the deal to thrilled GWS players during an all-in meeting.
“Obviously a great sign of faith in the club, shows what we’re trying to create here [to] keep the young core together,” Idun said. “As I said, stoked, and enjoy the cash mate.”
