Former Port Adelaide player Ollie Lord has never questioned whether he is good enough for the AFL despite multiple injury setbacks ultimately leading to the end of his time at Alberton.
Lord's time at the Power concluded after six seasons, 35 games and 33 goals, with knee injuries and a fractured leg playing cruel roles in his availability.
Yet, the athletic forward isn't giving up on his AFL dream, stating that he'd be open to anything.
"It's tough to get your name out there when you're slogging away in the gym," he said to AFL Media.
"I'm in ripping nick now, feel good and confident with my knee.
"I certainly see myself as a key forward still, but I'm open to any ideas that a club has.
"I'd be open to anything."
Lord believes some of his best footy is still ahead of him, and at 24 years old, he still has plenty of upside despite the injury history.
"I'm 24 now. I always thought if I put all this work in, I'm going to be really good at 28 or 29," he said.
"Twelve months rehab is challenging, but I'm highly motivated and still keen to see what I can do.
"My determination and motivation to play hasn't wavered."
So which clubs could take a punt on the forward prospect?
Some that immediately come to mind are Collingwood, Geelong, Melbourne and GWS, while Richmond and Essendon are always on the lookout for experienced options at a bargain price.
The Pies were interested in Lord two years ago but ultimately couldn't close a deal. They have since added veteran duo Tim Membrey and Jesse Hogan, but could Craig McRae's side benefit from a youthful forward?
The Cats need to begin planning after Jeremy Cameron.
Shannon Neale looks like the Cameron successor, but there's no genuine tall options inside 50 after that. Jay Polkinghorne and Ollie Henry are third-tall targets, but Lord could offer a different look whilst also pinch-hitting in the ruck.
The Demons went after Hawthorn's Calsher Dear, so you know they are keen on bringing in an athletic key forward.
Whilst the Giants have some exciting youthful talents inside 50 after parting ways with Hogan, Jake Stringer and Toby Greene, they still need depth in the forward and ruck departments.
Kieren Briggs departed for Richmond as a free agent, leaving Nick Madden to shoulder the ruck roles. Alex Mirkov is set to be brought in as an SSP, but GWS still need more options.
Clubs would be taking a punt on Lord, but given his delisted status, it wouldn't cost rivals much, and established key forwards who have been in the AFL system for six years don't become available that often.
