Out-of-contract Lion Dan McStay is attracting plenty of attention from rival clubs and has admitted to putting contact talks "on the backburner" as the Lions seek to maintain their hold on a top-two spot heading into the second half of the season.

Speaking to media ahead of Saturday night's clash against St Kilda, an evening in which McStay will play his 150th game, the 26-year-old said he was "confident" about the current state of contract talks.

"For me, the contract stuff, I've kind of put that on the backburner," McStay said.

"My manager and the club are in constant talks. I'm really comfortable where that sits."

McStay has played ten games for the Lions so far in 2022, kicking 14 goals after a 19-game, 28-goal effort in 2021.

The 26-year-old has attracted plenty of attention for his work up forward, with rival Victorian clubs reportedly circling the Lion.

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GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 08: Daniel McStay (left) and Nakia Cockatoo of the Lions celebrate during the 2022 AFL Round 04 match between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions at GMHBA Stadium on April 08, 2022 In Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Despite the interest off the field, McStay remains adamant that his focus is on helping the Lions progress past last year's semi-final effort.

"It's a big decision, but I can't really control what's going on off-field," he said.

"All I can control is what I'm doing on-field."

The Lions will host St Kilda on Saturday night at the Gabba in a highly anticipated top eight clash.