Greater Western Sydney will have to stump up a multi-year offer to secure contracted Bombers forward Jake Stringer despite looming as the only realistic suitor for the veteran goalkicker.

Stringer has met with Giants officials as they consider whether to take on the talented 30-year-old, who kicked 42 goals in 2024 and would need to offer him at least a two-year deal to make relocating viable.

Jake Stringer could land at his third club as the Giants show interest in the 30-year-old.Credit: AFL Photos

The Giants’ interest in Stringer comes just four seasons after the club recruited Jesse Hogan as a delisted free agent, with the key forward winning the Coleman Medal and club best and fairest after an outstanding 2024.

Essendon are holding firm in not extending Stringer’s contract beyond the end of 2025 but respect his desire to gain more security by seeking a two-year deal.

Bombers list management boss Matt Rosa said tenure has been discussed along the way but they would not budge.

“He has got a deal for us next year and that is where it sits,” Rosa said.

GWS list boss Jason McCartney has a good record of obtaining talented players who may be undervalued at other clubs as they look to land the Giants’ maiden premiership. They have not been shy in recruiting players and........

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