Chandler’s staying put

MELBOURNE will retain young small forward Kade Chandler despite him meeting with Adelaide last weekend.

The Crows are looking to bolster a small forward group that includes James Rowe, Shane Mcadam, Lachie Murphy and Ned Mchenry.

They also parted ways with another goalsneak, Tyson Stengle, in March after three off-field indiscretions. There was mutual interest between Adelaide and Chandler, who was a grand final emergency but snuck in only five matches this season for a career tally of six in three years. The 21-yearold, originally from South Australia, is set to re-sign with Melbourne for two years.