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Lion turns down monster offer from rival, Saint demands trade

Brisbane Lions premiership hero Zac Bailey re-signs with the reigning premiers, ending a long-running saga about whether he would move to Adelaide.

Lion turns down monster offer from rival, Saint demands trade

Zac Bailey, a two-time All-Australian and Brisbane Lions premiership hero, has signed a new eight-year deal with the Lions, rejecting an offer from Adelaide Crows. Bailey, 26, has enjoyed another outstanding season with 31 goals and an average of 21.7 disposals. The Lions and Crows will meet in a semifinal at the Gabba on Saturday, with the winner facing Hawthorn in a preliminary final.

Meanwhile, Rowan Marshall, a St Kilda player, is demanding a trade as he is contracted until the end of next season. St Kilda's coach, Chris Scott, stated that the club will consider its options ahead of the trade period, which opens on October 5.

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