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How to tune into Sport NationTrade Talk: Giant confirms trade request
Nicholas Quinlan • September 8th, 2025 2:46 pm
GWS Giant Leek Aleer have handed in his trade request, with the defender wanting to play for St Kilda in 2026 according to AFL Media's Cal Twomey.
With the Giants’ season having officially ended following their loss to Hawthorn in the elimination final on Saturday, the 194cm defender has officially confirmed that he wants to play for the Saints after plenty of speculation throughout the year.
The 24-year-old was drafted by the Giants back in 2021, with Pick 15 being viewed as a long-term prospect.
But having only played 13 games this season and struggled to break into the side until injuries, Aleer has chosen to move to St Kilda for a better chance at a starting opportunity.
This season, he has averaged 9.5 disposals, 4.2 spoils and 1.4 tackles per game, often playing as the Giants’ third tall defender.
Aleer is the latest name to have handed in a trade request to Moorabbin, with Jack Silvagni and Liam Ryan having done the same across the last week and a half.
The trade period doesn’t officially start until October 6.
