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Carlton ups the ante to lure Collingwood forward Travis Cloke

ARCH-RIVAL Carlton is the latest AFL club to make a mulit-million dollar play to lure Collingwood star Travis Cloke.

It is believed that the Blues have made centre half forward a five-year, $5 million offer should he fall out with the Pies, according to reports in the The Australian.

The 25-year-old will become a restricted free agent at the end of the season.

Cloke, along with his management, is expected to meet with Collingwood president Eddie McGuire and chief executive Gary Pert today.

Cloke wants a new five-year deal worth $4m to stay at Collingwood, but is prepared to accept a four-year deal worth about $900,000 a season.

The News Limited publication understands Cloke is set to reject a multi-million dollar offer from Fremantle.

Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley said the stalemate in contract negotiations had damaged both Cloke and the Magpies' brand.

"I really feel for Travis, because I think his product, or his brand, has been damaged by the way that the last couple of months have panned out and it doesn't help the Collingwood brand either," Buckley said on SEN.

"It's unfortunate but we can't turn time back. We just have to make sure we make the right decision."

Buckley said he was confident of the club being able to retain required players.

Cloke has kicked 33 goals in 14 games this season following a career-best 69 goals in 25 games last season.

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