The proposed deal that would have sent Melbourne's Jack Trengove to Richmond has been aborted after he failed a medical examination on Monday.
The 23-year-old former skipper's injured foot has not healed as hoped and he faces more rehabilitation with the Demons in the final year of his contract.
It is shattering news for the on-baller who was hoping to get a fresh start with the Tigers.
The Demons were going to trade him for pick No.12 and give Richmond pick No.23 in return.
Trengove played just two games last season after a crack was found in his navicular bone.
He has played 81 games with the Demons but has not been able to match the superb form he displayed in his first two seasons.
Melbourne football manager Josh Mahoney said the news that Trengove's navicular fracture had not healed as hoped was shattering.
"Jack had been progressing well from his navicular injury from earlier in 2014 with a CT scan eight weeks ago showing significant healing and was given the all-clear from the surgeon to progress to the next phase of his program," Mahoney told melbournefc.com.au.
"Jack then gradually increased his loading which included a period of time on the de-load treadmill before two weeks of running outside.
"Unfortunately, Jack experienced some pain in the associated areas around his navicular whilst running. This was considered normal after not running for six months, however further scans on Monday have unfortunately shown further damage to his navicular."
Melbourne intends to consult the surgeon for further advice about the treatment of Trengove's injury.
Richmond also released a statement, confirming the club would not pursue its plans to recruit Trengove.
“After doing our due diligence, including discussions with our medical staff, we have decided not to pursue further discussions," said Richmond’s general manager of football, Dan Richardson.
"We wish Jack all the best for his future career.”
