
FORMER Western Bulldogs midfielder Malcolm Lynch appears to be on the way to rekindling a career after being delisted at the end of 2009.
The 23-year-old was cut after three seasons on the Bulldogs' list mainly due to injuries.
The speedy midfielder and goal sneak is clearly on the radar for AFL recruiters and would be among the early front runners for the VFL's highest individual honour, the Liston Trophy.
Lynch has greatly improved in his second season at Port Melbourne. He wanted to play VFL because he believed he had the potential to play AFL but his body didn't allow him at the Bulldogs and he played just two AFL matches.
"I think last year I was very adamant and wanting to get back into it [AFL]," Lynch said. ''But I think this year, I haven't really made it my focus but I've just got back to enjoying my footy and I think that's helped.
"I've just gone back to the basics and enjoying my footy and it's definitely showing and obviously as a team we're going well so hopefully that can continue."
Port coach Gary Ayres said Lynch was able to play as a full-time midfielder - although he worked in retail off the field.
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