Star Essendon small forward Orazio Fantasia has reportedly told the club of his desire to return to South Australia.
AFL.com.au is reporting that Fantasia wishes to return home, with Port Adelaide his preferred destination.
It’s added that the Bombers have been aware for some time that the lively 23-year-old would want to head back to South Australia at some stage in his career.
Fantasia is contracted with Essendon until the end of 2021. He will become a free agent when the deal is up.
He has kicked 15 goals from nine games so far in 2019, and once again is struggling to get his body right and to a point where he can play consistent footy for the Bombers.
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