Broadbent’s future in limbo

THE future of outstanding footballer Jackson Broadbent was still in limbo as late as yesterday afternoon.

Broadbent, who was best afield in last year’s WA Football League colts grand final, has been seeking a clearance from Peel to South Fremantle.

Peel offered to transfer Broadbent to Perth but rejected his request to go to the Bulldogs which meant the matter went to the league’s arbitration panel earlier this week. It was still to be resolved yesterday afternoon.

The 18-year-old ruckman was overlooked in last year’s AFL draft, despite being touted as one of the most promising players in the WA cohort.

Broadbent’s prospects at Peel appear to be limited as the club is aligned with AFL club Fremantle which recruited two ruckmen in the draft and will expect them to develop via Peel’s league team in the WAFL.

He sees more opportunities for himself at South Fremantle where prospects of league selection appear much better.