Carlton circles Collingwood fitness guru David Buttifant Collingwood fitness guru David Buttifant directs traffic at Magpies training. Picture: Michael Klein Source: HeraldSun CARLTON is almost certain to chase Collingwood fitness guru David Buttifant to fill the Blues vacant sports science role. Carlton's high performance manager Justin Cordy yesterday told the club he would leave at season's end, his sixth at Visy Park. Collingwood is in discussions with Buttifant about his position at the club for next season. Buttifant remains close friends with Carlton coach Michael Malthouse after working together for a decade at Collingwood, culminating in the 2010 premiership. It is believed Buttifant is contracted to the Pies for next season, but Collingwood CEO Gary Pert would not discuss the terms of the arrangement. "David is a senior member of the football department and is 100 per cent behind our 2013 campaign like everyone else is," Pert told the Herald Sun. But his position for 2014 will be subject to ongoing discussion about his role. Former Pie Paul Licuria and ex-Cat Cameron Ling have also been linked to coaching roles at Carlton. The Pies last week announced the shock resignation of long-time football director Geoff Walsh.