Here's some bad news for both West Coast and Fremantle: Swans superstar Chad Warner is loving life in Sydney and says he has never felt more settled.
The Eagles and Dockers made a huge play for Warner last season before the gun midfielder penned a fresh two-year deal tying him down until the end of 2027.
Given Fremantle boast a star-studded list already, the Dockers will find it a challenge - but not insurmountable - to be able to squeeze Warner into their salary cap.
But rebuilding West Coast have a war chest at their disposal, and are doing their best to convince Warner to join them at the end of 2027 when the 25-year-old becomes a restricted free agent.
Sydney's hot start to the season hasn't helped the two Western Australian clubs in their pursuit of Warner, with the second-placed Swans boasting a 10-2 record heading into Sunday's clash with St Kilda at the SCG.
