Meanwhile, St Kilda has lost another senior official with the departure of recruiting manager John Peake.
After four years at Moorabbin, the highly rated scout resigned after Tuesday's rookie draft.
Although the circumstances are unclear, industry sources believe his relationship with coach Ross Lyon was a factor.
Peake is the sixth official to leave the club in six months.
They include four assistant coaches and list manager Matthew Drain.
The Saints confirmed Peake's exit in a statement yesterday, but did not mention his services while announcing former assistant coach Tony Elshaug as the replacement.
It is understood rival clubs plan to speak to Peake, who has 18 years' experience in AFL recruiting.
There was a surprise for St Kilda last month when it found out Jamie Cripps suffered diabetes, after it picked him with its first choice in the national draft.
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