FORMER Essendon livewire Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti has met with Fremantle about a shock return to the AFL.
The dynamic forward retired in May after 126 games for the Bombers, citing a loss of passion to play at the elite level.
McDonald-Tipungwuti has been travelling around Australia since calling it quits from the Bombers.
But the 29-year-old’s manager, former Essendon champion Scott Lucas, has confirmed McDonald-Tipungwuti is contemplating a return to football.
The AFL cult favourite has spoken with Essendon and Fremantle about playing again, but talks with the Dockers are more advanced.
“Some personal circumstances have changed, which has meant that he has had the opportunity to reconsider,” Lucas told AFL Trade Radio on Tuesday.
“He’s in a really good head space, physically he’s also in a better position than perhaps he was at the end of his time at Essendon.
“A fair bit to play out, but it’s certainly something he’s considered with both those clubs.”
If McDonald-Tipungwuti was to move to Fremantle, he would have to be delisted by Essendon first, as he only retired this year.
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