Lions midfielder exploring options as Melbourne shows “real interest” in teammate

Brisbane pair Deven Robertson and Harry Sharp are both looking elsewhere this trade period.

That has been confirmed by the footy boss of the 2024 AFL premiers, Danny Daly, who says Robertson is exploring his options.

The Western Australian midfielder has previously been linked with Fremantle and West Coast while Sharp is a target for Melbourne.

Daly was asked by Sam Edmund on AFL Trade Radio if the Lions could still add someone to their list prior to the draft to replace the retired Joe Daniher.

“Potentially, that all comes down to our list spots as well,” Daly said on The Early Trade.

“We’ve got Dev Robertson who has basically let us know that he wants to explore some options. So that’s in the wind.

“And young Harry Sharp, who has been with us for four years, Melbourne have shown some real interest in him.

“If one our two of those deals gets done then it does free up some list spots for us.”

Reports suggest that talks will soon get underway between the Lions and Demons regarding Sharp who met with Melbourne recently.

The 21-year-old winger has played 16 games for the Lions across four seasons and was emergency for the club’s Grand Final triumph.

Regarding interest in 23-year-old Robertson, Daly said: “There’s been a little bit from a couple of clubs.

“Back home in the west they’ve shown a bit of interest.

“All clubs are in the same position as us, I think. They’re waiting on other things to get done to see what spots they’ve got available.

“Dev has also mentioned that he is keen to stay, if he has to stay he will and he’ll work his way through it.

“We’re also mindful that he wants an opportunity to play so if we can get something done for him through West Coast or a club in Melbourne that may be interested, then we’ll help him out as much as we can.”

Robertson, also contracted for next year, played just two games in 2024 for a career total of 43 across five seasons after being selected with Pick 22 in 2019.