Ghost is currently a 37 point D man, who is big minus. He's not what we need. He's very light bodied too. We have Hughes, who is a far superior complete player. Hutton is a far bigger guy than Ghost, and will do much better for us.
Much rather sign Gardiner as a UFA, than give up much needed assets. Ghost is not as good as Gardiner for one, and Gardiner is a far superior defensive player.