Rivals circle Sylvia and Watts

Rival clubs are beginning to circle Jack Watts. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun

TWO of Melbourne's most talented players, Jack Watts and Colin Sylvia, face uncertain futures, with rival clubs already beginning to circle the out-of-contract Demons.

Melbourne's attempts to keep the two first round draft picks could hinge on its ability to resurrect its horrendous early-season form under coach Mark Neeld.

After turning over 14 players last year, the club faces a new list management threat with Watts, a No. 1 pick, and Sylvia, No.3, already attracting clear interest from potential suitors.

The Herald Sun understands there have been few, if any, talks between the players' management and Demons about new deals. Early indications are that both parties will likely wait until the end of the season to negotiate.

Co-captain Jack Grimes is out of contract at the end of the year and could demand more than $500,000 a season, based on his solid early season form and leadership.

Watts, 22, has gathered 18 possessions in his first two games and is in danger of being dropped for Saturday's clash against West Coast.

He was substituted off in the third term of Melbourne's 148-point loss to Essendon at the weekend, drawing humiliating jeers from the MCG crowd.

Sylvia, 27, has managed 27 touches, including only seven against the Bombers.

But it has failed to quell rival interest.

The Herald Sun understands as many as eight clubs have inquired about Sylvia's status.

An AFL list manager estimated Watts' value at $250,000-$325,000 a year and Sylvia at $325,000-$425,000.

Watts was genuinely discussed as a potential trade target by North Melbourne last year.

Watts was also linked to Greater Western Sydney. Carlton has denied it was interested despite reports.

The Dees' signed ruckman Mark Jamar on a three-year deal last season but the veteran has been down on form in the first two losses.

Burgeoning 208cm ruckman Max Gawn was among Casey's best in the VFL last weekend and continues to make sound progress from two knee reconstructions.
 

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