There has been a “significant change” regarding Essendon’s Dyson Heppell and a potential move to Gold Coast.
SEN’s Sam Edmund reported on Tuesday that the Bombers captain was being tempted by a four-year offer to join the Suns.
However, the situation has shifted substantially with Heppell now more likely to stay with the Dons where he has been since he was drafted in 2010.
“The Gold Coast offer was four years, two as a player ideally, and two as a coach,” Edmund said on SEN’s Whateley.
“Essendon’s offer had been, A) slow to arrive, and B) slightly underwhelming. Well, haven’t we had some change here in the past 24 hours from both clubs.
“My information is that Dyson Heppell had got used to the idea of going up to the Gold Coast, that it was more likely to happen than not. He’d been sold the vision, he’d met with the Suns, he was entertained and excited by the prospect after having a portion of time to get used to that idea.
“Now we’ve had a significant change.
“The Gold Coast, perhaps less enthusiastic than they were even 48 hours ago, and now we’ve got Essendon more enthusiastic than they were 48 hours ago.
“It’s like the old pendulum has swung. All signs point to Dyson Heppell staying on an improved offer from Essendon.”
Heppell is out of contract this year and is yet to re-commit to a 13th season in the red and black, but Edmund suggests it is likely that he will remain at The Hangar.