Former Essendonย defender Conor McKenna is reportedly looking to return to Australia to play AFL in 2023 after stepping away from the game after the 2020 season to return to his family in Ireland.
The small defender struggled to break into Essendon's side in his final season, having only played six games after a 22-game season in 2019.
But the now 26-year-old has shown previously he can be a vital run-and-dash half back, having at one point in 2019 had a 35-disposal game along with plenty of mid-20 disposal performances.
With all this in mind, we examine five potential landing spots for Conor McKenna.
5. St Kilda
The Saints could be on the search for another half-back in the off-season with rumours circling that Brad Hill could be on his way out of the club.
Hill and Jack Sinclair have been the two running half-backs for 2022, but have also had barely any competition for their positions throughout the year.
Ben Paton has struggled to get going after his first year back from a broken leg, whilst Hunter Clark has once again had an interrupted season due to injury.
The only other player the Saints could utilise at half-back next year is Ben Long, who had 27 touches and 17 marks off half-back in Round 23.
McKenna would bring a touch of experience to the Saints backline as well as some extra offensive threat from defence.
The Saints could be a potential destination for the Irishman in 2023.
