Sydney CEO Tom Harley has revealed his club is yet to commit to midfielder George Hewett beyond 2022, and vice versa.
Hewett is a restricted free agent at the end of the season and Tim Watson has mail linking him with a move to Carlton.
Harley said it was “not the case” that the 25-year-old was out the door, but said negotiations were yet to pick up.
“George is a restricted free agent and a really valued member of the footy club,” The Swans CEO told SEN Breakfast.
“He hasn’t signed and he hasn’t committed to the Swans and the Swans (haven't committed) to George to be honest beyond this year.
“As far as anything being done, that would be news to me.
“We’ve got a list that is a good one, particularly with players 25-26 and under, but like all things, and particularly with free agency you have to respect that there’s a process that plays out.
“We’ll continue to negotiate with a number of players out of contract to give ourselves the best chance of having a strong list in 2022.”
Hewett has played 20 games for Sydney this season, averaging 18 disposals and three tackles per game.
He has played 119 total games since being selected in the 2013 National Draft.