Orazio Fantasia’s preference is to join Port Adelaide during the upcoming trade period, according to Nine News Adelaide.
It’s understood Fantasia will meet with the Power in the coming weeks with his relationship with former Norwood coach Nathan Bassett believed to be a key factor behind his decision.
Bassett mentored Fantasia during his four-year spell at Norwood before moving to Essendon as a forward coach and then back South Australia to work under Ken Hinkley at Port Adelaide.
Power GM of Football Chris Davies was asked about Fantasia on SEN SA Breakfast on Monday.
“I’ve used the line over time, I’ve never actually spoken to Orazio Fantasia,” Davies said.
“I reckon I will before he expresses an interest to come to Port Adelaide.
“Whilst Orazio’s still an Essendon player, I think I’ll respect that enough to say that the minute he suggests to us, and more importantly suggests to Essendon, that he doesn’t want to play there, we’ll have an interest then.
“Until then, we’ll keep our powder dry.”
Adelaide head of football Adam Kelly confirmed on SEN SA Breakfast that Fantasia wants to return to South Australia this off-season.
The 25-year-old forward is contracted to Essendon for the 2021 season.
#9News understands @PAFC will meet with Orazio Fantasia in the coming weeks, with the forward's preference to join the Power during the trade period. pic.twitter.com/kjNJSi5sIB
— 9News Adelaide (@9NewsAdel) October 19, 2020