SEN News breaker Sam McClure says Jake Stringer will reveal his club of choice this week, with Geelong and Essendon waiting for a decision from the Western Bulldogs forward and his management.
The Herald Sun reports Stringer has met with Essendon CEO Xavier Campbell, while The Age journalist revealed the Cats made a presentation to him last Monday during preliminary final week, with involvement from coach Chris Scott.
“He has met with two other Victorian clubs – Hawthorn and Richmond, but the race is down to two and it’s a 50/50 race,” McClure said on SEN Breakfast.
“There is no official offer on the table from Geelong or Essendon, but my understanding is by the end of this week, as the Grand Final ball is bounced on Saturday afternoon Jake Stringer will have nominated a club of choice, and it will either be Geelong or Essendon.
“I’m not sure it will be public knowledge but Jake Stringer will tell his management which club he wants to go to.”
Essendon has Pick 11 in the 2017 National Draft, however it would like to keep that selection. Geelong has pick 20, though the Bulldogs feel he is worth considerably more.