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Port Adelaide players parading the jumper for the game against Melbourne at Traeger Park in Alice Springs tomorrow as part of the AFL Indigenous Round include Jake Neade (left), , , Karl Amon (who designed the jumper), Nathan Krakouer, Aidyn Johnson and TO PORT Picture: SARAH REED Yarran may not make Tigers debut in 2016 as he seeks treatment

JASON PHELAN make his Tigers has a long career ahead of him and see how that transpires. year’s trade period but baulked pounced on exciting Darwin debut this season, at Punt Road despite his troub- He’s a player that, when he’s at Carlton’s demand for pick youngster Daniel Rioli, while ’s difficult first but coach Dam- led transition from the Blues. on, he can play — this is part of No.12 or a player — reported to pick No.19 slipped down to 23, season at Richmond appears ien Hardwick “It’s a possibility but his the process of getting him back be Ben Lennon — in return. which Carlton used on David over after he was given indefi- says AFL football health and wellbeing are the to being that player.” After protracted negotia- Cunningham. nite leave to seek treatment for is very much a No.1 priority for us,” Hardwick Hardwick said just how the tions, the Blues accepted the Yarran’s transition to life at a mental health condition. secondary con- said of the prospect of Yarran club would support Yarran 19th overall pick before the Punt Road proved difficult, The door remains open for sideration. He has vowed to playing football in 2016. “He’s would take shape in the next trade deadline. With northern with calf and foot injuries ham- the 25-year-old — who is yet to support Yarran (pictured) in an important part of our future week or so. academy selections factored pering his ability to return to play a game for the club since his time of need and remains — when that is we’re uncertain The Tigers coveted Yarran’s in, Richmond’s pick 12 slid to peak fitness after arriving out moving from Carlton — to adamant the speedy half-back at this stage — but we’ll wait line-breaking ability at last 15th overall, where they of condition.

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