Ballantyne plays down AFL trade rumours

Hayden Ballantyne insists he’s happy to remain at Fremantle, playing down rumours he sought a trade from the AFL club.

Rumours were rife goalsneak Ballantyne was keen on a trade to West Coast at the end of last season.

But the 29-year-old claimed he never asked to leave Fremantle, saying his manager was merely exploring all options at the time.

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