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Gone! James Frawley walks away from rebuilding Demons

Roar Rookie
1st October, 2014
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James Frawley is leaving the Demons. After a season shrouded in speculation about the fullback’s future, Frawley has now informed Melbourne officials that his career will continue away from the red and blue in 2015.

He joins Mitch Clark as the second big name to announce his departure from the Demons this week.

The club released a statement on its website late Wednesday afternoon confirming Frawley’s departure.

“Free agency presents challenges for all clubs; we have been planning for 2015 and beyond – with or without James – and this decision now allows us to further progress these plans with clarity,” said Manager of Football Josh Mahoney.

Frawley will be an unrestricted free agent when the free agency period opens on Friday and has already attracted interest from top-four clubs Fremantle and Hawthorn.

The Demons are set to receive a draft pick as high as pick three to compensate for Frawley’s departure.

More frequent ventures in the forward line in season 2014 showed the 26-year-old’s versatility. He kicked 15 goals for the year, the third most of any Demon.

Collingwood defender Heritier Lumumba has nominated Melbourne as his destination of choice and, while not a straight-swap for Frawley, will be a welcome addition to the backline.

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Frawley and Clark’s departures will provide significant room to move within Melbourne’s salary cap should they make a play for Adelaide’s Patrick Dangerfield. A free agent at the end of next season, Dangerfield has gone quiet since rumours emerged he was looking to leave the Crows with a year to run on his contract.

James Frawley played 139 games for the Melbourne Demons in his eight seasons at the club.

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