from the Sunday Herald-Sun..Hislop, 20, was delisted by Essendon after being taken with pick 20 two years ago. He managed only seven games and developed a reputation for poor discipline.
Tigers recruiting manager Francis Jackson is confident Hislop can be a success at Punt Rd.
"Tom is a 20-year-old who we rated highly in the 2006 draft," Jackson said.
"He's had a few issues, but we've spoken to him at length about that and he sat down with Terry (coach Wallace) and had a very good conversation.
"We believe he'll make the most of the second chance. Not too many players get second chances and I'm sure he realises the importance of his work ethic and his attitude.
"We feel he'll add a bit of strength and a bit of toughness to our midfield."
Bombers coach Matthew Knights said the onus was on Hislop to turn things around.
"In my mind I hope it's the jolt in his career he needs," he said.
"It's in his hands now and once you make decisions you don't look back and I wish Tom all the best.
"Let's hope he can make a good fist of it now, because sometimes in this industry you get to a second club and you just don't know about a third."
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