Chris Judd Trade Talk with Collingwood

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COLLINGWOOD yesterday ended the four-day merry-go-round for the services of Chris Judd, but where he ends up is still the million-dollar question.

The Magpies are, if you listen to the jungle drums, favourite to sign him.

Carlton, Melbourne and Essendon are also waiting for a call from Judd's manager Paul Connors.

At least one of those clubs – Carlton – believes Collingwood is the front-runner.

Adding to the intrigue is that Melbourne, the team Judd supported as a youngster, believes it is a chance to secure his signature.

The Bombers spoke to Judd on Sunday.

It's possible Judd might not announce his decision until the start of trade week.

The Magpies, led by president Eddie McGuire, chief executive Gary Pert and coach Mick Malthouse, yesterday met Judd and Connors at the Lexus Centre.

McGuire told Fox Sports' On The Couch the club would now wait for Judd to decide on a team.

"He would be a very good poker player, Chris Judd," McGuire said. "All we did was present the things we believe our club to stand for, the Lexus Centre, the coaching."

"There was nothing there that was any trickiness."

McGuire said rumours of the Magpies looking to trade ruckman Josh Fraser as part of a move for Judd were nonsense.

Fraser missed the preliminary and semi-finals with a back/hip complaint.

"I actually saw Josh and said to him that I'd heard these rumours and they're completely unfounded," McGuire said.

"I wouldn't have thought that Josh Fraser, given the fact we need ruckmen, would be one bloke we would be wanting to get rid of.

"This might all change in two weeks' time when we sit down or if Chris Judd rings up tomorrow and says, `I want to be a Magpie', and then we need to decide what the mix is."

The Eagles have already stated a deal with the Magpies was unlikely because the Magpies did not have low draft picks.

Connors has refused to make any further comment.

Article Source : Herald Sun Footy