Could Cale Morton be West Coast bound? Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun
WEST Coast has turned its attention to securing Melbourne wingman Cale Morton.
Morton, 22, flew to Perth yesterday for a medical and to talk to coach John Worsfold about returning to Western Australia.
Morton is contracted to the Demons for another season, but is believed to be open to a fresh start after falling out of favour with coach Mark Neeld last season.
One of West Coast's third-round selections (No.61 or No.62) could swing the deal for the Dees.
While the Eagles have made no promises, they are intent on recruiting a mature-age ball-carrier to help cover the loss of onballer Koby Stevens, who moved to the Western Bulldogs yesterday.
Stevens' move follows the sudden retirement of Tom Swift and Brad Ebert's exit to Port Adelaide last year, creating a void in West Coast's midfield stocks.
Morton's fate could hinge on West Coast's bid to poach homesick St Kilda defender Jamie Cripps.
West Coast wants Cripps, but is unwilling to part with key defender Mitch Brown in a trade for the young flanker.
Speculation was mounting last night that Essendon could be involved as part of a three-way trade.
In that scenario, the Bombers would send backman Cale Hooker to the Saints, who are in need of defensive reinforcement.
It is unclear whether Morton is in Neeld's plans for next season, with the Dees interested in Saint Farren Ray.
Morton, a No.4 pick in the 2007 national draft, played 40 games and averaged 20 possessions a match in his first two seasons under former coach Dean Bailey.
But injuries, including medial and posterior ligament problems, have interrupted his past three seasons. Morton played only nine games last season.
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