Carlton defender Jack Silvagni could land at the Western Bulldogs with the club growing in confidence at securing the swingman.
While it's understood Collingwood are still just ahead in the race for the 27-year-old, the Bulldogs have put forward a compelling case to Silvagni.
The restricted free agent has a four-year deal on the table from the Blues, but is currently taking a significant look at his options, reports AFL Media's Riley Beveridge.
“A big development with Jack Silvagni over the last week; he has now met with the Western Bulldogs, which is the third rival club he has met with,” Beveridge told Gettable.
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“As we know, he met with Collingwood and ‘Fly’, Craig McRae was very open about that, he’s met with Brad Scott as he weighs up interest from Essendon, (and) he has now met with key and senior figures at the Western Bulldogs across the last week.
“I said last week I thought the Western Bulldogs were some way back in this mix — I think there’s confidence growing at the Bulldogs.
“I still think Collingwood has its nose in front, but I don’t think it’s as significant as it was maybe a week or two ago when he first met with Craig McRae and figures at Collingwood.
“I think that gap, now, is potentially closing, although if I was to call it, I still think Collingwood is the favourite.”
The Magpies are keen to bolster their defence with Jeremy Howe no certainty to continue next season, still being out-of-contract at 35 years of age.
Silvagni would also slot in nicely at the Bulldogs, who have struggled to find the right defensive mix this season.