Western Bulldogs midfielder Josh Dunkley has declared his interest in joining the Brisbane Lions, with his current club confirming that the 25-year-old was looking to move interstate.
”Josh has indicated to the club he is seeking to continue his career in Brisbane,” list manager Sam Power said in a statement.
There has also been interest in Dunkley by Port Adelaide, but a package from the Power, which could potentially be more lucrative than that offered by the Lions, is not likely to eventuate now.
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“Josh has been weighing up this decision for some time and this news is obviously disappointing for the club,” Power said.
“We believe Josh is at the peak of his powers in a football sense having had a career-best season in 2022, averaging 25 disposals and kicking 18 goals across the campaign.”
Dunkley was drafted by the Bulldogs in 2015 and won a premiership with the club in his rookie season a year later.
At 19, he was the youngest member of the side that beat the Swans in the grand final.
“The club was clearly intent on Josh staying with the Bulldogs, having tabled an attractive contract offer for him to continue with us for the long term,” Power said.
“Given we have only learned the news this morning, we will take some time to work through the club’s options leading into the trade period.”
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