SEN'sย Sam McClure believes Carlton have not ruled out trying to recruit axed Bomber Brendon Goddard.

The 33-year old was told by Essendon on Tuesday that he would not be offered a new contract next season, but the ex-Saint has indicated his desire to play on at a third club.

And McClure believes that the Blues interest in Goddard may hinge on their ability to land other targets during the off-season.

โ€œOne club I donโ€™t think that has firmly shut the door on having Brendon Goddard on its list for next year is Carlton,โ€ McClure toldย SENโ€™s Time On.

โ€œA lot would have to happen for those two parties to unite, but stranger things have happened.

โ€œIf Carlton donโ€™t get the players that theyโ€™re hoping to get in the trade period and the draft, maybe, just maybe, a spot would open up for Brendon Goddard on Carltonโ€™s list.โ€

Goddard has played 333 games after making his AFL debut in 2003.