Slattery keen to revive career in SA

Essendon's Henry Slattery argues with the umpire after giving away a free kick to Hawthorn's Lance Franklin. Slattery is keen to return to SA. Picture: Michael Klein. Source: Herald Sun

STRANDED Essendon defender Henry Slattery says he can offer Port Adelaide experience and leadership as he seeks an AFL lifeline.

Overlooked in this year's free-agent period, Slattery - who has played 96 matches for the Bombers - remains hopeful of being selected in the delisted free agency period next month. And the 26-year-old Croweater is keen to revive his career in South Australia.

"I'm not going to rule anything out," said Slattery, selected by Essendon at No. 46 in the 2004 national draft.

"I'm married and my wife is also from Adelaide so we could easily make the move.

"It will just come down to what happens with my footy."

With Port to be without small defenders Danyle Pearce, Jacob Surjan and Ben Jacobs next season, Slattery could bolster the Power's back six.

The disciplined defender has played on some of the game's best goalsneaks, such as Geelong's Steve Johnson and Carlton's Eddie Betts.

"If it's a defensive role, then so be it. I would love to play that role," said Slattery, who also revealed playing in the SANFL was an option in 2013.

"But it doesn't have to be a negating role even though I've played that for most of my career.

"I can play any role, in the midfield or as a running half-back. So I can play in a variety positions while also providing some leadership and experience to the team."

Slattery now faces a nervous wait like the other South Australian free agent in the mix at Alberton, Carlton's Jordan Russell.

Port was understandably reluctant to pick anyone up during free agency as it would have jeopardised its compensation for those who left the club: Pearce (Fremantle) and Troy Chaplin (Richmond).

Like Slattery, Russell can also provide experience in defence, having played 116 games across eight seasons with the Blues.

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