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Jake Stringer AFL free agency negotiations

Overview

AFL veteran Jake Stringer, 32, has been exploring options for a new professional contract following his release from the GWS Giants. After being the Giants’ leading goalscorer with 48 goals last season, Stringer initially met with Essendon coach Mark McVeigh to discuss a potential return to the club. However, Essendon indicated they had other higher priorities to address.

By mid-October, negotiations shifted toward St Kilda, which reportedly neared signing the veteran forward as a delisted free agent. Stringer, who has recorded 440 career goals across 250 matches, was expected to undergo a medical examination with the Saints to finalize the deal and provide offensive depth to their roster.

Entities

GWS Giants · Essendon · Jake Stringer · St Kilda · Mark McVeigh

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] Stringer kicked 48 goals for GWS in the 2026 season. 7news.com.au
[● 3 SOURCES] Stringer previously played for the Western Bulldogs, Essendon, and GWS. 7news.com.au
[● 2 SOURCES] St Kilda is moving towards securing Jake Stringer as a delisted free agent.
[● 2 SOURCES] Jake Stringer is expected to undergo a medical at St Kilda on Monday.
[● 2 SOURCES] The 32-year-old forward has recorded 440 goals across 250 matches.
[● 2 SOURCES] GWS delisted Stringer at the end of the season to reset for a new generation.

Timeline

10 days ago

[SPORTS] 5 sources
St Kilda nearing signing of veteran forward Jake Stringer
St Kilda is nearing a deal to sign veteran forward Jake Stringer as a delisted free agent following his departure from GWS.
17 days ago

[SPORTS] 4 sources
Jake Stringer meets with Essendon regarding potential return
AFL veteran Jake Stringer has met with Essendon coach Mark McVeigh to discuss a potential return to the club following his release from the Giants.

Sources

7news.com.au · americanindependent.com · m.smh.com.au · perthnow.com.au · sportal.co.nz · theage.com.au · thenightly.com.au · thewest.com.au