THE Western Bulldogs are understood to have shown some interest in recruiting injury-prone Essendon forward Scott Gumbleton. Gumbleton has increased his currency among clubs over the past month and it is understood his return to Essendon’s line-up has impressed some recruiters. The Bulldogs require an established key forward to grow their forward line and Gumbleton

INDIGENOUS talent Carl Peterson has taken some big hits this year but admits he has never been more ready to play AFL footy than what he is now after stints at Hawthorn and Richmond. Sunday, perhaps could have been the launching pad after playing his first VFL senior match for the Northern Blues against North