Marcus Adams requests trade from Western Bulldogs to Brisbane Lions
DEFENDER Marcus Adams wants out of Western Bulldogs and has chosen Brisbane as his preferred new home despite interest from Collingwood in a major coup for the Lions’ burgeoning backline.
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WESTERN Bulldogs full back Marcus Adams has requested a trade to Brisbane.
The key defender attracted some interest from Collingwood but has officially nominated Brisbane as his preferred new home.
Adams is contracted to the kennel for two more seasons, meaning the Dogs will hold the upper hand in trade talks when the exchange period kicks off on Monday.
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But the Dogs are unlikely to keep Adams at the club against his wishes as the 2016 premiers continue to refresh a list which has missed finals two years in a row.
With pick No.4 earmarked for Docker Lachie Neale, the Lions could use picks No.22 and No. 40 to help strike a deal with the Dogs for Adams.
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He is the second key defender to leave the Dogs in three seasons after Joel Hamling also quit the club to join Fremantle in 2016.
Adams, 25, has endured a horror run with foot and ankle problems in his three seasons, playing only 27 games including six this year.
But the 192cm stopper, who was a revelation in the first half of his first season at the kennel, is determined to make a full recovery.
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He will join a burgeoning Brisbane backline including star young defender Harris Andrews and Darcy Gardiner.
It is another huge boost for the Lions as they look to jump up into the eight next season, with potential new recruits Neale and Geelong’s Lincoln McCarthy.
Brisbane and Geelong are expected to swap picks No.42 and No. 49 as part of a deal for McCarthy.
Originally published as Marcus Adams requests trade from Western Bulldogs to Brisbane Lions
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