Port Adelaide star Chad Wingard makes decision on offers from Victorian clubs

CHAD Wingard has been linked to the Western Bulldogs and Hawthorn after being told he could talk to rival suitors. After assessing his options, he has told Port Adelaide his decision.

CHAD Wingard is set to stay at Port Adelaide.

The mercurial yet unfulfilled playmaker was linked to the Western Bulldogs and Hawthorn after being by told by Port he could talk to rival suitors.

But Wingard, after assessing his options, is understood to have indicated to Port late last week his preference is to stay.

Port officials want Wingard to stay at the club.

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Reports had him asking for as much $1 million a season from Victorian clubs.

Port coach Ken Hinkley hinted recently two first-round draft picks would be the asking price for the 25-year-old.

Port Adelaide star Chad Wingard is assessing his future. Picture: Sarah Reed

Wingard met Hinkley last week and it’s understood Hinkley is of the belief Wingard wants to commit to the club.

The pair had a robust exit meeting three weeks ago, where it was pointed out to Wingard areas that required improvement.

Despite Port’s confidence, Wingard’s manager Tom Petroro told the Herald Sun Wingard remained in “two minds’’ and was yet to make a decision.

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Originally published as Port Adelaide star Chad Wingard makes decision on offers from Victorian clubs