Melbourne premiership midfielder Christian Petracca wants to be traded to the Gold Coast Suns. The 28-year-old Norm Smith medallist met with the Gold Coast on Thursday after both the Demons and Petracca decided he should explore his options during the trade period. Midfielders Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver are stars for Melbourne and both have long-term contracts, but that no longer means their respective futures at the club are guaranteed. Credit: Getty ImagesA competition source with knowledge of the situation, who preferred to remain anonymous, said Petracca had decided on joining the Suns. The Demons interest in Suns Sam Flanders and Bailey Humphrey could help them execute a deal.