Dan Hannebery is likely to be traded to St Kilda

SYDNEY Swans football chief Tom Harley says Dan Hannebery hasn’t been forced out of the club and he expects the midfield star’s requested move to St Kilda to progress without any hiccups.

The Swans say Dan Hannebery wasn’t pushed out the door. Picture: AAP

SYDNEY Swans football chief Tom Harley says Dan Hannebery hasn’t been forced out of the club and he expects the midfield star’s requested move to St Kilda to progress without any hiccups.

The Swans are set for one of their busiest trade periods, with Hannebery, Gary Rohan and Nic Newman all exploring opportunities elsewhere.

“We are only talking to St Kilda and St Kilda is where Dan wants to go,” Harley said.

“I’d expect something to happen, provided it works for us.”

Harley said the decision to part company was mututal.

“It was based on the relationship between John and Dan,” Harley said.

“There was a possibility this could happen and both parties understanding each other’s wants and needs were happy to explore them.”

Dan Hannebery wants a trade to St Kilda. Picture: Phil Hillyard

The Saints are unlikely to give up their highly valued pick three for Hannebery and it appears Sydney aren’t asking for it.

The three-time All Australian (2013, 2015 and 2016) spoke publicly for the first time about his desire to go to the Saints last week.

He said he had expected to finish his career in red and white and if a deal couldn’t be made he would be just as happy to continue his career at the SCG where he had so many great mates.

Hannebery has played 208 games for the Swans in 10 seasons at the club.

His 2017 season was hampered by injury and this year has seen his output diminish significantly.

He averaged just 18.6 disposals this year, the first time he has gone under 20 since his debut year (2009) when he still attended high school.

Originally published as Dan Hannebery is likely to be traded to St Kilda