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COLLINGWOOD is increasingly likely to part ways with Dale Thomas as the midfielder considers massive offers from rivals including Carlton.
The Pies want to keep Thomas but it has been made clear they will have to match a Carlton offer which could top $3.5 million for five years.
Collingwood believes it would be irresponsible to devote so much money to one player, and cost them young stars in coming seasons.
Discussions are considered unofficially on hold with Thomas on holidays considering his future.
Change is afoot at Collingwood, with Blues fitness boss Justin Cordy a leading candidate to replace Blues-bound David Buttifant, whose departure was announced on Monday.
The Pies are backing coach Nathan Buckley to lead the charge, with Pies boss Gary Pert signalling to the Herald Sun a contract extension beyond next year was likely.
"Like all clubs we have been maintaining focus on the campaign for this year, and it will be appropriate now for the board and myself to get together and chat about the coaching position,'' Pert said.
"Rest assured he has got 100 per cent support from all the key decision makers.''
Buckley, out of contract at the end of next year, will be given full rein to weed out disruptive elements after raising questions of culture in the wake of Saturday's shock loss to Port Adelaide.
Players and coaches are livid with Heath Shaw over on-field meltdowns, Alan Didak could be nudged into retirement Andrew Krakouer's career is also in jeopardy.
Krakouer's professionalism has been questioned given he has missed training in recent weeks, while Jolly was told he would be moved on on Monday.
The playing future of captain Nick Maxwell is not in doubt given he has recently signed a one-year deal and has strong support within Collingwood.
Carlton leads the charge for Thomas, All-Australian two years ago, but Hawthorn could enter the picture if Lance Franklin was to leave.
The Pies have pick No. 10 in the draft given their eighth placing, which means a free agency compensation pick for Thomas would potentially be as high as No. 11.
The Blues are aware North Melbourne could offer free agent Eddie Betts as much as $550,000 a season, around $100,000 more than his current deal.
That would clear enough salary cap space for the Blues to reunite Thomas - no fan of the Pies' Leading Teams philosophy - with former coach and close friend Mick Malthouse.
Cordy could make a straight swap with Buttifant, after developing a strong relationship with Collingwood's new head of football Rodney Eade at the Western Bulldogs.
He is one of a number of candidates being considered from the AFL and rival sports both domestically and internationally.
The club's fitness and strength and conditioning programs could be totally overhauled.
Buttifant was happy to stay at Collingwood to help the changeover to Buckley two years ago but despite having a contract option for next year, he was always going to join close friend Malthouse.
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