Brisbane youngster Sam Marshall has requested a trade to St Kilda in search of more AFL opportunities.
Marshall was being courted by the Saints and Essendon, while the Western Bulldogs and Melbourne were briefly linked before he narrowed it down to two clubs.
But according to AFL Media, the Moorabbin club has won the race for his signature.
The former Brisbane Lions Academy member was taken with Pick 25 in the 2024 National Draft and played 11 matches in 2025, including the Grand Final victory over Geelong.
The 185cm midfielder has dominated at VFL level this season averaging 25 disposals and 4.8 marks per game across his 16 matches. He has played two AFL games this year.
Despite being taken in the first round of his draft year, only the first 20 selections of the national draft receive three-year deals. Marshall's two-year contract has run out.
The 20-year-old is not a free agent, so the potential of a trade does loom. However, because both Essendon and St Kilda finished lower on the ladder than Brisbane, both clubs can try to walk Marshall through the pre-season draft for free.
