Dee-termined to play on

Delisted Melbourne forward Ricky Petterd is keen to prove himself on the AFL stage after six injury-ravaged seasons. Picture: Michael Klein Source: Herald Sun

DELISTED Demon Ricky Petterd is holding out hope of a rival club handing him a football lifeline.

But the 24-year-old forward has conceded his options are limited.

"My manager has had a few words with a few people, but I'm not 100 per cent sure how deep that goes," Petterd told SEN this morning.

Petterd has played just 54 games in six injury-ravaged seasons.

"I am a realist, and I understand that clubs can only hold onto people with the injuries I've had for a certain amount of time," he said.

"I'm hoping that someone takes a chance, because I've definitely got a lot of good football in front of me."
Petterd was one of eight players cut from Melbourne's ranks.

"I'm definitely 100 per cent keen on keeping going, and I'll do anything I need to get there," he said.

"I haven't stopped training since the end of the season.

"I've dedicated this off-season to getting my body right, and I'm still continuing to do that."

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