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Obviously his agent is playing funny buggers here and chasing other teams to set his value. Form or not, Owies isnt the player to be held to ransom by, especially for a team like Carlton, especiually if he is chasing like a 700k per year type dealStill no contract offer for Owies. Surely a few other clubs make an offer.
Carlton small forward Matt Owies will have to wait for a contract offer from the Blues in the post-season even as his remarkable season continues with another brilliant effort in a crunch game.
The Blues are to keep their options open even if it increases their chances of losing Owies to a rival club as they sort through their small forward pecking order.
Owies kicked three goals against West Coast to take his season tally to 32 from 22 games, trailing only Charlie Curnow and Harry McKay among Blues goalkickers.
Essendon had at one stage been linked to Owies but they will secure NGA pick Isaac Kako, who is a bustling small forward.
So the Blues are content to hold off, not ruling out a contract offer but holding tight for now.
Carlton small forward Jack Martin is also set to receive a contract offer and while suitors had been keen on him he has broken down in two of the three games he has played this year.
It puts his future into doubt despite his huge potential in the rare times he has put a string of games together.
Id probably move on Owies and target Joe Richards if im Carlton. Alternatives could be Sam Wicks, Caiden Cleary, Sam Sturt who would all come on less money and be of similar output