Collingwood is among the clubs interested in Melbourne forward/ruckman Mitch Clark who is understood to favour a fresh start away from the Demons if he is to make his return to AFL football.

The Magpies met Clark at the Westpac Centre last Thursday and spoke to him at length about his possible return to the AFL.

Clark held a meeting with Paul Roos on Monday and was expected to meet the Melbourne coach again on Wednesday or Thursday to discuss his future. The Demons will seek to do a trade for Clark if he chooses to leave, with the Pies understood to be amenable to a deal. But a number of other clubs also have registered an interest, with a Victorian club perhaps more likely due to Clark's personal circumstances.

Clark's termination deal with the Demons saw him paid out only a fraction of his 2014 contract, while giving up all of his massive 2015 entitlement. But he is technically still on Melbourne's list and while there are parties who believe he could become a delisted free agent, sources said Clark's preference is for Melbourne to be compensated in a trade.