Bartel keeps his head as 2017 decision looms
JIMMY Bartel still has a lot to weigh up before making any decision on his future.
The Geelong great has triggered a clause in his contract that will allow him to play on in 2017, but it is believed he face time in the VFL should he elect to play on.
The Brownlow Medallist said that is something he has to consider once he has spoken with club officials and given an indication on where he stands.
“I’m just taking my time, really,” he said yesterday.
“I don’t think you should make a decision straight off the type of game we had (last) Friday night. You want to make a clear decision and make it based on the year in its entirety and then you want to look forward to the following year.
“I want to sit down with the coaches and the relevant people at the club and say, “Where would I fit in and would I be a part of your plans?’”
“Then you also have to make up your mind. Do I want to be running laps of an oval in late January when it’s 40 degrees?,” Bartel said on SEN.