The Brisbane Lions today advised they have made seven changes to their list ahead of the upcoming AFL trade and free-agency period.
Jordan Lisle, Patrick Wearden, Andrew Raines and James Polkinghorne have all been delisted by the Club, along with rookies Nicholas Hayes, Sam Michael and Isaac Conway.
General Manager of Football Operations Dean Warren passed on the Club’s best wishes to each of the seven players.
“Everyone at the Brisbane Lions would like to sincerely thank these players for the professionalism and commitment they have displayed during their time at the Lions,” Warren said.
“We wish them all the best for their future.”
“While the departure of players at the end of each season is inevitable, the Club acknowledges the contributions made by James, Andrew, Jordan, Patrick, Nicholas, Sam and Isaac, and wish them every success.”
JAMES POLKINGHORNE
DOB: 21.01.1989
Draft Details: Pick No.41 at 2007 AFL National Draft
Recruited From: Calder Cannons (VIC)
AFL Debut: Rd 6, 2008
AFL Games: 94
AFL Goals: 53
Awards: Lions Pre-Season Premiership Player 2013, 4th Lions Leading Goal-Kicker 2009
JORDAN LISLE
DOB: 12.7.1990
Draft Details: Pick No.50 at 2007 AFL National Draft
Recruited From: Oakleigh Chargers (VIC)/ Hawthorn
AFL Debut: Round 11 2011
AFL Games: 23
AFL Goals: 16
Awards: Lions Reserves Premiership Player 2012 & 2013.
ANDREW RAINES
DOB: 8.3.1986
Draft Details: Pick No.76 at 2003 AFL National Draft
Recruited From: Southport/Richmond
AFL Debut: Round 22 2004
AFL Games: 123
AFL Goals: 15
Awards: Lions Most Professional Player 2012, Lions Pre-Season Premiership Player 2013
PATRICK WEARDEN
DOB: 6.8.1993
Draft Details: Pick No.47 at 2011 AFL National Draft
Recruited From: Murray Bushrangers (VIC)
AFL Debut: -
AFL Games: -
AFL Goals: -
Awards: Lions Reserves Premiership Player 2012 & 2013
NICK HAYES
DOB: 11.8.1994
Draft Details: Pick No.6 at 2012 AFL Rookie Draft
Recruited From: Woodville West-Torrens (SA)
AFL Debut: -
AFL Games: -
AFL Goals: -
Awards: Queensland State Representative 2013
SAM MICHAEL
DOB: 5.7.1993
Draft Details: Pick No.96 at 2011 AFL Rookie Draft (QLD Priority Selection)
Recruited From: Redland (QLD)
AFL Debut: Round 9, 2013
AFL Games: 3
AFL Goals: -
Awards: Lions Reserves Premiership Player 2012 & 2013, Queensland State Representative 2013
ISAAC CONWAY
DOB: 29.5.1995
Draft Details: Pick No.6 at 2013 AFL Rookie Draft
Recruited From: Aspley (QLD)
AFL Debut: -
AFL Games: -
AFL Goals: -
Awards: NEAFL Rising Star Nomination 2013, Lions Reserves Premiership Player 2012