Links between Hawthorn's three-time premiership captain Luke Hodge and rival clubs are news to the man himself, the champion Hawk says.
AFL.com.au published an opinion piece on Wednesday suggesting the Brisbane Lions as the next challenge for Hodge, where he could also pursue an assistant coaching role under Chris Fagan.
Earlier in the week, a theory was floated on Channel Nine suggesting Geelong as a possible destination to help bolster its chances at nabbing a flag.
Cats superstar Patrick Dangerfield had fun with that theory on Twitter.
BREAKING NEWS: @LHodge15 let the faithful down lightly Lukas... #Hodge2cats This is us a few weeks back enjoying a glass of Mount Mary. 2/3 pic.twitter.com/LjwF1cHTOq
— Patrick Dangerfield (@dangerfield35) July 4, 2017
And Let's not forget our trip to Italy..#Hodge2Cats is happening @LHodge15 3/3 pic.twitter.com/fZysvAnDYJ
— Patrick Dangerfield (@dangerfield35) July 4, 2017
Hodge told AFL.com.au the Hawks' decision to trade out stalwarts Sam Mitchell (West Coast) and Jordan Lewis (Melbourne) might have added to the speculation.
"I don't know where they came from this week," Hodge said.
"I did enjoy Paddy Dangerfield's terrible Photoshop.
"I think because of the stuff that happened last year with Mitchell and Lewis, a lot more people are changing teams in this current day compared to what they used to in the past. That's the media. I don't read too much about it or watch too many footy shows anymore."
You were supposed to keep it quiet!! https://t.co/BDcvnTZBNC
— Luke Hodge (@LHodge15) July 4, 2017
Those colours don't really suit our Hodgey, but we reckon this kit looks pretty good. pic.twitter.com/uyBWLGhlIQ
— Hawthorn FC (@HawthornFC) July 4, 2017
