Brendan Fevola’s manager admits the two-time Coleman Medallist’s hopes of reviving his AFL career remain a long-shot.
The 30-year-old, whose off-field behavioural problems caused both Carlton and Brisbane to punt him, was unsurprisingly overlooked in Thursday night’s AFL draft.
His last hope rests with December’s rookie draft, although manager Marty Pask said that had always been the most likely avenue, if the talented forward was to find a third AFL club.
Despite no club having publicly expressed any interest in Fevola – who has battled alcohol and gambling problems – he has not totally given up.
“There’s always a slim chance,” Pask said.
“We’re under no illusions that it’s (more than) a slim chance for Brendan to revive his football career.
“If it’s going to happen, it’s going to happen as a rookie.
“He’s doing everything he can possible and we’ll just keep going down that path.”
Fevola was far from the only AFL-experienced player overlooked on Thursday night, with 41 other recently delisted players also missing out.
The exceptions were ex-Adelaide tall player James Sellar, recruited by Melbourne, ex-Carlton utility Setanta O’hAilpin, snared by Greater Western Sydney and Jason Blake, re-drafted by St Kilda.
Beau Wilkes, formerly of West Coast, was picked up by St Kilda and former Melbourne skipper James McDonald was drafted by the Giants.
The notable names to miss out included Geelong 2007 premiership player Nathan Ablett, whose attempt to revive his career with Gold Coast this year floundered.
Collingwood discard Brad Dick, ex-Melbourne pair Addam Maric and Austin Wonaeamirri and ex-North Melbourne players Daniel Pratt and Gavin Urquhart were others to miss out.
Greater Western Sydney might yet provide some a home, with up to five spots left on their list ahead of the pre-season draft, although list manager Stephen Silvagni gave no guarantees.
“We might (pick more players). We’ll look at what we’ve got, take stock and see what’s available,” Silvagni said.
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