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Former Essendon fitness boss Dean Robinson could make his football comeback in Geelong on Saturday.
The man who was stood down in the wake of the Bombers' drugs scandal is considering an offer to help South Barwon's medical department in Saturday's Geelong Football League grand final.
Champion Geelong defender Matthew Scarlett, who was recruited to South Barwon this season, made the approach to his long-time friend about helping the team with massage and physiotherapy during the game.
The club, which is shooting for its seventh GFL premiership in nine years, also wants to talk to Robinson about a more permanent role as fitness coach next preseason. Scarlett will be co-coach.
Robinson admitted he considered talking his own life after being removed from Essendon for his part in the club's controversial injections program. He later resigned, but has not been sanctioned by the AFL over allegations players were given banned substances.
South Barwon president Richard Holz said he was unconcerned by Robinson's involvement at Essendon.
"We are more than happy to have someone of his experience helping us, because he is an excellent physiotherapist," Holz said.
"There are no concerns whatsoever."
Robinson, who has maintained his innocence about the Bombers' supplement program, will meet key South Barwon officials for the first time on Thursday.
The approach is a chance for Robinson to move on with his life and potentially help restore his career at an elite sporting organisation.
The man nicknamed "The Weapon" has remained friends with Scarlett since Robinson helped head the Cats' strength and conditioning program between 2007-10.
Robinson has been working as a senior physiotherapist at Corio Bay Health Group in Geelong since his dramatic split with Essendon.
The father of four has battled mental problems and was forced to sell his house to help pay for his legal bills.
"Danny Corcoran (Essendon football manager) basically marched me to my office, basically kicked me out on to the street, and I had to get my wife to come and pick me up. They haven't spoken to me since I left ... since I was marched out," Robinson said.
