Garry Lyon is surprised that Richmond wingman Brandon Ellis is considering a move to wooden spooners Gold Coast.
Various reports have indicated Ellis will confirm his exit from Punt Road after Saturday’s Grand Final and join the Suns as a restricted free agent on a bumper five-year deal worth up to $3 million.
With Ellis set to participate in his second Grand Final in three years, Lyon thinks a switch to Gold Coast would be a sideways move.
“Hasn’t that one slipped under the guard? I know it’s been in the public, but let’s put this in perspective,” the Melbourne great told SEN Breakfast.
“Here is a young man about to potentially play in his second premiership for the mighty Richmond Football Club, who is going to leave them and go to Gold Coast.
“He’s going to the bottom feeder – he’s going from the top to the bottom. Come and see me at Round 13 next year when the Tigers are flying and he’s playing on a wing (at Gold Coast).
“I think it’s a sign of where things are going but it’s just almost fait accompli.”
Ellis, 26, is averaging 21.5 disposals per game and has missed just two games in a consistent campaign.
The off-contract Tiger will look to win his second premiership in the yellow and black against GWS this weekend.
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