The West Coast Eagles have landed one of their prime trade targets by securing durable Brisbane midfielder Jack Redden.
The Eagles have parted with their first round selection (#17) for Redden, a high calibre inside midfielder who has played 129 games for the Lions, including a sequence of 112 in succession from his debut in 2009 to the middle of the 2014 season.
Redden flagged several weeks ago his intention to seek opportunities elsewhere and nominated West Coast as his club of choice, despite originally being drafted from South Australia.
Craig Vozzo, General Manager – Football said he was delighted to get the deal done so early in trade week.
“We are thrilled and excited to have a player of Jack’s quality and experience coming to the club and he will add another dimension to our midfield,” Vozzo said. “We look forward to Jack joining our club and playing his part in our vision for sustained success.
“He is a strong-bodied inside midfielder and aside from being an impressive young man, he brings with him attributes that will strengthen our list. We look forward to welcoming Jack and his fiancé Aimee to the club.”
The 190cm, 82kg Redden is not yet 25 (his birthday is December 9) and he is currently holidaying overseas.
The club will continue to negotiate with Sydney in an effort to seal the deal to bring lively half-forward Lewis Jetta back to Western Australia.
