jaxons wrote:Carlisle will nominate Saints as his club of choice tomorrow.
One to you jaxons
Beat the rest on this one..
afl.com.au
JAKE Carlisle appears set to nominate St Kilda as his preferred destination.
AFL.com.au understands the uncontracted Essendon swingman could inform the Saints as early as
Thursday that he will be seeking a trade to the club, having also considered a move to Carlton.
The 200cm Carlisle quit the Bombers at the end of the season after 85 games in six seasons. The 24-year-old played some excellent football in 2012 and 2013, before his form fell away and his desire to remain at the club was clearly on the wane.
New Essendon coach John Worsfold made a last-ditch attempt to keep him at the club earlier this week, however Carlisle was too far down the path towards finding a new football home, having met extensively with the Saints and Blues and having undergone medical tests.
The Saints had no comment on Wednesday night, but have previously indicated they have Carlisle pencilled in as a key defender, where they have gaping holes and which was his preferred position with the Bombers.
The NAB AFL Trade period officially commences on Monday, at which time the Saints and Bombers can step up negotiations over a deal for Carlisle.