Crows’ success is a must for Danger

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Patrick Dangerfield will be highly sought after when he becomes a free agent next year. Source: Getty Images

PATRICK Dangerfield has reportedly ruled out extending his contract at Adelaide this season.

The star midfielder will be a restricted free agent at the end of the 2015 season and will be highly sought after by rival clubs.

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But in an interview with Fairfax Media on the eve of the Crows' season-opener in Geelong tonight, Dangerfield said his decision would be based on the potential for on-field success, not money.

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"When I do it will be a decision based on success not on money, that's for sure," Dangerfield said.

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"I'm one of those players who want to know the direction of the club. I'm always asking David Noble (Crows list manager) about where we are at because clearly there has been a lot of talk here about the problems we've had.

Dangerfield in action during a practice match against GWS. Source: Getty Images

"We lose Kurt Tippett for nothing and then you lose first and second round draft picks for two years and it makes it a lot more difficult to have success."

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Dangerfield said he would wait until the final year of his contract before making a decision about his playing future.

It's a similar message to that coming from the camp of this year's star free agent, Carlton's Bryce Gibbs.

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Gibbs, who is on the Crows' wishlist, will reportedly not sign a new contract with the Blues until he is confident in its list management and direction.

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