Kangaroos young gun Tarryn Thomas. Picture: Daniel PockettSource: Getty ImagesThomas remains contracted at the Kangaroos until the end of 2024 on a big money deal.
But there was speculation Thomas could seek a trade away from Arden Street, however the appointment of Alastair Clarkson reportedly convinced the former top 10 pick to stay.
“There was a distinct possibility he was going to push for a trade. Gold Coast – there was at least a conversation had between the Suns and the management company that look after that particular player in Tarryn Thomas,” SEN’s Sam Edmund had reported.
“But Clarkson’s appointment is the major reason – if not the total reason – that he is now staying put. It was certainly a possibility.”
Thomas endured a tough 2022 campaign where injury and form restricted him to just 10 games.
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Given he missed large parts of the season, the former number 8 pick’s reported $700,000 pay packet was then labelled “irresponsible” by AFL great Matthew Lloyd.
“If that is correct … that’s irresponsible. Absolutely irresponsible from North Melbourne,” he told AFL Trade Radio.
“I think he did finish (top 10) in the best and fairest (last year), but still one good season to get to $700,000, that’s irresponsible from North Melbourne.”
