Brent Prismall could land at the Dogs. Picture: George Salpigtidis Source: Herald Sun
WESTERN Bulldogs have emerged as a chance to revive Brent Prismall's career if he is cut by Essendon.
Prismall, 26, one of the AFL's unluckiest players, will know his fate before Wednesday's list lodgment deadline.
His career interrupted by injury, Prismall remains uncontracted and will consult Bombers coach James Hird, who is due back from overseas, about his future at Windy Hill.
Prismall, who crossed from Geelong to Essendon in a trade at the end of 2008, is likely to be delisted.
The Bulldogs loom as his next club after showing some interest in securing him.
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Prismall has managed only 61 games at Geelong and Essendon because of two knee reconstructions.
Bulldogs coach Brendan McCartney worked with him at Geelong and then at Essendon in 2011.
Prismall is hard-working and of exemplary character and the Dogs need more players aged in their mid-20s.
If he is cut by Essendon, the Dogs could secure him in the delisted free agency period, which runs from November 1-13.
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Essendon backed Prismall after the 2008 season, offering him a three-year deal worth about $900,000, despite him having a knee reconstruction after being injured while playing for the Cats in the qualifying final against St Kilda.
He suffered another serious knee injury in Round 19, 2011, but the Bombers stuck with him, giving him a one-year extension.
Prismall returned this season, but he suffered hamstring injuries and could not break into the seniors.
He is not the only Bomber feeling nervous. A list management meeting set down for Windy Hill today is likely to decide the fate of several other players.
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Sam Lonergan is in a similar position - out of contract and in limbo - as the Bombers consider refreshing their list.
Melbourne footballer Matthew Bate. Picture: Chris Scott Source: Herald Sun
Melbourne has made its cuts, with discarded Ricky Petterd likely to spark interest.
Matthew Bate is also determined to secure another chance, but with the Dogs believed to be keen on Prismall, the option of moving to Whitten Oval may dry up.
The Dogs were keen to snare Bate in last year's trade period.
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