DELISTED Adelaide tall Shaun McKernan is open to playing anywhere as he seeks to earn a second chance at AFL level.  

McKernan explored a return home to Victoria at the end of last season, but there was little interest and he signed a one-year deal with the Crows. 

The 24-year-old played the opening two matches of 2014 before spending the rest of the year in the SANFL, finishing the season strongly and influencing games as a ruckman. 

In six seasons with the Crows he has managed just 34 games. 

As a number of clubs set their sights on securing a second ruckman during the NAB AFL Trade Period, McKernan's chance could come as a delisted free agent or a rookie recruit in December. 

"He's got to find some more consistency, but I think if you're looking at a key forward/back-up ruckman, Shaun certainly will attract interest from that perspective," McKernan's manager Justin Reid said on Tuesday. 

"I think when you get to that stage where you still have that burning desire, I think you look at anywhere to pursue that dream. 

"Shaun certainly is a unique type of player in terms of his skill set and his size."

Delisted St Kilda midfielder Clint Jones is also looking to extend his career, and Reid said the 30-year-old, like McKernan, would be open to playing anywhere. 

A victim of St Kilda's aggressive rebuilding strategy, Jones was delisted immediately after the club's last game this season. 

A strong tagger when the Saints were at their peak between 2008 and 2010, he started this season well and held his spot until round 15. 

"From a character point of view, he's had more one-year deals than most," Reid said. 

"He'll attract some interest, but he's at that age where it's harder.   

"He's really comfortable where he's at in life as well." 

As delisted players, McKernan and Jones may need to bide their time through the exchange period before their future becomes clear. 

Reid said he expected trades involving Dayne Beams and Patrick Ryder to hold up smaller deals when the NAB AFL Trade Period officially opens next Monday. 

"Usually the big fish hold all the cards, so they might hold up a few other things," he said.  

"GWS have a few young kids as well who are pretty high draft picks. 

"There might be a few cat-and-mouse games early, but as usual things will happen late."