A West Australian midfielder finally looks set to get to the Eagles after years of trade speculation. <\/p>\n
Meanwhile, a Victorian club has reportedly backflipped on its pursuit of a tall target after originally showing plenty of interest. <\/p>\n
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Watch every match of the 2025 NAB AFL Women\u2019s Season LIVE ad-break free during play. New to Kayo? Join now and get your first month for just $1.<\/a><\/p>\n WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? Set a deposit limit. For Free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.<\/p>\n LION TO FINALLY MAKE WAY WEST<\/p>\n Out-of-favour Brisbane midfielder Deven Robertson has reportedly requested a trade to the West Coast Eagles. <\/p>\n The West Australian, who\u2019s out of contract but not eligible for free agency, has struggled in recent seasons breaking into Chris Fagan\u2019s star-studded side \u2014 missing both premierships while plying his trade in the reserves. <\/p>\n The Eagles almost landed Robertson two years ago \u2014 and he also attracted interest from the Western Bulldogs this year \u2014 but he\u2019ll now finally make his way back to his home state, per AFL Media\u2019s Riley Beveridge<\/a>. <\/p>\n The 24-year-old played a career-high 16 games in 2023, including in the Lions\u2019 grand final loss to Collingwood, but then managed just two senior games in 2024 and four this year. <\/p>\n But the 47-gamer figures to slot in nicely to a West Coast midfield in desperate need of more mature bodies. He averaged 26.1 disposals and 6.6 tackles in 15 games for the VFL Lions this year, including two finals. <\/p>\n Robertson joins Brisbane teammate Callum Ah Chee in solidifying his desire to leave<\/a> the back-to-back premiers, with dual flag-winner Brandon Starcevich a possibility of joining Robertson in Eagles colours. <\/p>\n Cats apologise for Mad Monday antics | 00:27<\/p>\n DEES CHANGE MIND ON GIANT CHASE<\/p>\n Melbourne has reportedly \u201cbackflipped\u201d on its pursuit of uncapped Giants utility Wade Derksen, who\u2019s out of contract in western Sydney. <\/p>\n The Demons had chased the 194-centimetre forward previously and this year renewed their interest, but on Thursday, Nine\u2019s Tom Morris reported that the club was no longer keen on luring the 24-year-old to Melbourne. <\/p>\n \u201cThe Dees tried to get him in last year\u2019s trade period, and showed interest throughout 2025, but are no longer keen,\u201d Morris reported via social media platform X<\/a>. <\/p>\n It comes as the Demons hope to persuade Collingwood premiership forward Brody Mihocek to join the club as a free agent. <\/p>\n The Dees have also previously flagged interest in St Kilda backup ruck Max Heath<\/a> as Max Gawn insurance, while also retaining veteran big man Tom Campbell to perform a similar role. <\/p>\n But Melbourne also shapes to be big sellers this October, with all of Christian Petracca, Judd McVee, Steven May and Clayton Oliver expected to depart<\/a>. <\/p>\n