Star 'good as gone', Logan Morris' manager on rival links, could Dons 'get nasty'?

Logan Morris, the Brisbane Lions' rising star, is already a wanted man despite being under contract through 2027. With three years of elite performance under his belt and a career trajectory matching legends like Matthew Lloyd, Morris is drawing interest from multiple clubs—including Tasmania, which could outbid Brisbane with its unique financial flexibility. Yet, according to his manager Tim Hazel, Morris is in no rush to extend, choosing instead to focus on football and avoid the stress of contract speculation. The Lions are eager to secure him early, but respect his space. Meanwhile, the Bombers are preparing to 'get nasty' in the trade market, with payovers and pre-season draft gambits on the table to lure top talent. The under-18s championships have also spotlighted breakout prospects like Ethan Matthews, who has vaulted into top-five draft contention after a dominant performance. As clubs scramble for cap space and future assets, the real story isn’t just who’s leaving—but who’s being held, and how much they’re worth when the market finally opens.