EXCLUSIVE: Delisted Western Bulldogs utility Dylan Addison is determined to revive his AFL career at another club, and is prepared to move interstate to do so.
The 26-year old was cut from the Bulldogs' list yesterday at a meeting with coach Brendan McCartney, list manager Jason McCartney and strategic operations manager Ben Graham.
While he admits the writing was on the wall, Addison has told AFL.com.au that it didn't make the news any easier to stomach.
"They just said that I was no longer required at the Bulldogs and won't be renewing my contract," Addison said.
"It was disappointing news. As much as you can half see it coming after not being re-signed and then nothing being offered over the trade period, it was still a bit of a shock to hear it out of the horse's mouth."
Twenty-four hours after receiving the news, Addison is focused on earning a lifeline at another club.
While he has no problem moving anywhere interstate, returning home to New South Wales is an appealing option.
"Absolutely, I want to stay in the system and I still think I've got a bit to offer in the AFL world, so we'll see what comes from that," Addison said.
"At this stage I've got no idea what's planned or what I'll be doing, but certainly my number one priority is to stay in the system.
"I'd be happy to move interstate. I've got family in Sydney and I would be happy to move interstate to go anywhere. That wouldn't be a problem."
A hamstring injury delayed the start to Addison's 2013 season, in which he played 12 senior games for 12 goals.
Now that his body is fit and firing, the 88-gamer is confident his best footy is ahead of him.
"I think that I've still got a bit to offer and I see myself as a pretty versatile player with a mature body," Addison said.
"I played games where I've played forward in the first half and back in the second half. That wouldn't be a problem."
Addison was selected at pick 27 in the 2005 NAB AFL Draft, and debuted for the Western Bulldogs in 2006.
