ADELAIDE star Eddie Betts says his former Carlton teammate Chris Yarran is looking to Nathan Krakouer as potential inspiration if he decides to have another shot at AFL football.

Yarran was released from his contract with Richmond at the end of 2016 to deal with ongoing mental health issues.

Betts said the majority of people weren’t aware of the difficulties Yarran — who returned to Western Australia after being released by the Tigers — had gone through.

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“You know, he found it hard, it was very hard and a lot of people didn’t know what Yaz was going through,” Betts said on AFL 360.

“But you know he found some help and he’s back in WA living there and I think he’s playing for Swan Districts.

“So he’s in the Swan Districts reserves and hopefully he can play a senior game.”

Betts said while he’d spoken to Yarran about a potential return to football, the former Blue was focused on getting his life on track before focusing on his AFL career.

Chris Yarran and Eddie Betts after todays win Source: News Limited

But he said Yarran had broached the topic of Port Adelaide’s Krakouer, who returned home to Western Australia from the Gold Coast Suns at the end of 2011 for personal reasons, before being rookied by the Power in 2014.

“I did speak to Yaz about that and he spoke about it — he just wants to get his life right,” Betts said.

“And he actually spoke about Nathan Krakouer, what happened to Nathan Krakouer from Port Adelaide.

“He went up to Gold Coast then quit the Gold Coast went back to WA, played footy and then actually ended up getting redrafted by Port Adelaide.

“So Yaz spoke about that and he wants to get his life right.”

Nathan Krakouer. Picture Sarah Reed Source: News Corp Australia

Yarran was originally drafted by Carlton at Pick 6 in the 2008 AFL Draft and went on to play 119 games for the Blues — kicking 90 goals — impressing with his skill and class.

Betts said he hoped to see the prodigiously talented 26-year-old return to the top level.

“He may give it another crack and I hope he does because he’s probably one of the most talented players that I’ve seen play the game once he’s up and going, he’s so skilful too,” Betts said.

“So I hope he can get back up and running.”

Meanwhile, Betts said he was happy to see another former teammate in Jeff Garlett succeeding at his second club in Melbourne.

Garlett has thrived since moving to the Demons at the end of 2014, booting 101 goals in 54 games.

“I’m happy with Jeff, the way Jeff’s going,” Betts said.

“He’s really matured as a person and hopefully he can continue on his form with Melbourne because they’re doing really well.”

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