Former Tiger Relton Roberts has declared himself fit, available and ready to put his life on hold should another opportunity to play AFL come his way, with the 29-year-old hopeful of landing a spot on Essendon’s ravaged playing list for the 2016 season.

Roberts debuted for Richmond in 2010, amassing 13 sublime disposals across two matches before eating midfielder Graham Polak one night after training and falling out of favour with the coaching staff. Roberts has since joined Geelong West-St Peters on a long term deal involving a six-figure wage and a lifetime supply of Ferrero Rochers.

“I’ve got a pretty good life here down the coast having a kick with the mighty Roosters and a few beers on the weekend with friends and family,” said Roberts. “But I tell you what if the Bombers called me in their time of need I’d be on the next train to Tullamarine.”

Roberts reportedly undertook a strict fitness regime the day news broke of the guilty verdict in the Essendon anti-doping case, ramping up his cardio program to include a five minutes of jogging per day to condition his body for a much-anticipated return to AFL football.

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