PORT Adelaide premiership player Kane Cornes says Jake Stringer’s trade value has been ‘significantly damaged’ following stunning revelations about the breakdown of his relationship with former partner Abby Gilmore.

In an article in Saturday’s Herald Sun, Gilmore went into detail about Stringer’s gambling issues and affairs during their relationship.

“When you put all the ducks in a row with Luke Beveridge speaking ... I’ve never seen a coach speak with that amount of frustration,” Cornes said on AFL Trade Radio.

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“Then Stringer spoke and I was sympathetic to the cause but now the revelations from Abby Gilmore his (former) partner damages his brand significantly and damages the Western Bulldogs in what they can get for him.”

Stringer is reported to be considering moves to either Essendon or Geelong this off-season.

Former Bulldog Adam Cooney says he wasn’t surprised with what he read in the Herald Sun article.

media_camera Jake Stringer will not return to the Bulldogs. Picture: AAP Images

“I certainly wasn’t surprised about what was in the article,” Cooney said.

“I was surprised in elements of it that it came out. I know everything that Jake’s partner has been through as well so I can certainly see why she went public with this story. I certainly know how Jake would be feeling about that now.

“There is no winners out of it.

“He has got a lot of work to do off-field. The Bulldogs have certainly had enough. They don’t think that they can help him anymore which is unfortunate.”

Despite the tough off-season, Cooney is confident Stinger can get back to his best and make a positive impact at his new club.

However, he said Stringer must first admit to the mistakes he has made.

“He can be helped. I think everyone can be helped,” Cooney said.

“You have to man up. You’ve got to be really honest with yourself. Jake probably hasn’t been honest with himself over the last year or so. He is getting to that stage now where he realises the mistakes that he has made and knows that he has work to do.”

Despite his off-field issues, Stringer kicked 122 goals in his past three seasons.

Cornes said he would have no hesitation trading for him.

media_camera Jake Stringer is still seeking a trade. Picture: AAP Images

“I’ve compared his numbers to Eddie Betts at a similar stage in his career. He towers over Eddie Betts,” Cornes said.

“He clearly comes with some baggage but he would be a good get for a club.

“He was still the leading goal scorer in a premiership side for the Western Bulldogs last year. If that is a poor season, his good is going to be extremely good.”