"They definitely are interested. Those two teams are pretty strong clubs that I'll have to consider," Tedesco said.

"I think clubs like the Bulldogs and Roosters you know they're always going to be strong, and they've always been run from the top very powerfully. You know they're always going to be up there. The Tigers have always been down the bottom, we've always had off-field dramas and that stuff gets quite annoying over the years when you have to put up with it. That stability at other clubs is tempting I guess when you think about it."

Tedesco holds out hope, though, that the arrival of Cleary can turn the Tigers' fortunes around.

"Obviously the priority is to stay at the Tigers and the performances lately haven't been very up to scratch," he said. "There is a lot of things to consider. Ivan has just come in and he seems very good at the moment too. Hopefully a bit of stability there in the coaching role will help us play better footy.

"The money is not an issue. Just our performances need to improve. Ivan might come in and prove that and I might see that long-term we will be able to win premierships. Also recruiting as well, I think we need to make some good signings in the next few years to be a strong club. Our squad at the moment is quite strong, we just haven't been consistent for many years."