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Posted Dec 9, 2008 - 14:02 PM

Former Melbourne defender Chris Johnson might find himself back in the Demon side if they choose to re-draft him in the pre-season draft.

Johnson, who couldn’t hold down a regular spot in the Demon team in 2008, is hoping to sign a two-year deal with Carlton, saying he doesn’t want to play at Melbourne who have only offered him a one-year contract.

Melbourne’s football operations manager Chris Connolly said that even though Johnson walked out on the club he would still be considered as a first pick in the draft.

Connolly said that if Johnson was the best available option in the draft they would pick him.