Trade Live: All-Australian Lion makes big call on future

Zac Bailey will remain with the Brisbane Lions.

Channel 7’s Mitch Cleary is reporting that the 26-year-old has decided to stay put with the Lions on a massive eight-year deal.

Bailey has knocked back a more lucrative offer from the Adelaide Crows to stick with the club for which he has played 189 games and won the last two premierships.

His deal will keep him in Lions colours until the end of 2034.

Bailey was recently named in the All-Australian team for a second straight season.

Duursma wants to be a Demon

North Melbourne’s Xavier Duursma wants to join Melbourne.

AFL Media’s Cal Twomey reported earlier today that the former No.4 draft pick has told the Roos he wants out and will seek a trade to the Demons.

Duursma, who was drafted in 2023, has played 38 games in royal blue and white but has struggled for consistency.

His potential shift to the Dees comes after that club told veteran midfielder Jack Viney that he was free to explore his options despite having a contract until the end of 2028.

Essendon has immediately been linked to the premiership Dee.

Marshall tells Saints he wants trade

Rowan Marshall has told St Kilda he would like to depart the club.

The 30-year-old ruckman, who is contracted until the end of 2027, is seeking a fresh start elsewhere.

He has not chosen a preferred destination but has been heavily linked to Geelong as well as the Western Bulldogs.

“St Kilda ruckman Rowan Marshall has informed the club that he will seek a trade during the upcoming Trade Period,” red the club statement.

“Rowan is a highly valued member of the St Kilda Football Club and remains contracted until the end of 2027.

“Marshall has not nominated a preferred destination at this stage, with the club making clear that any trade will need to be in the best interests of the St Kilda Football Club.

“The club will now consider its options ahead of the Trade Period, which runs from Monday 5 October to Wednesday 14 October.”