Brisbane have confirmed midfielder Deven Robertson will leave the club after "both parties agreed the timing was right to pursue other opportunities".

Robertson has requested a trade to West Coast and will land at the Eagles this off-season, likely as a delisted free agent.

The decision sees Robertson's time in Queensland come to an end after six years, with the Western Australian playing 47 games for the Lions in his time with the club.

“I am very grateful to the Club for giving me the opportunity of being in the AFL for the past six years,” Robertson said.

“I am sad to be leaving and will miss the playing group and staff, but it is the right time in my career to look for more AFL opportunities.”
The Lions have also confirmed that off-contract duo Luke Beecken and James Tunstill have signed new one-year deals to have them stay with the club for a further season.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 09: Deven Robertson of the Lions kicks during the round 22 AFL match between Brisbane Lions and Sydney Swans at The Gabba on August 09, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 09: Deven Robertson of the Lions kicks during the round 22 AFL match between Brisbane Lions and Sydney Swans at The Gabba on August 09, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Tunstill has played a dozen games since being drafted to Brisbane from WA in 2021, and enjoyed a strong year at VFL level in 2025 while featuring in the senior side on three occasions.

Beecken made his AFL debut this year in Round 23 against Fremantle as the tactical sub, recording three possessions.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 17: James Tunstill of the Lions in action during the 2025 AFL Round 06 match between the Brisbane Lions and the Collingwood Magpies at The Gabba on April 17, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Russell Freeman/AFL Photos via Getty Images)
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 17: James Tunstill of the Lions in action during the 2025 AFL Round 06 match between the Brisbane Lions and the Collingwood Magpies at The Gabba on April 17, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Russell Freeman/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

He joined the Lions via last year's Mid-Season Draft out of the Woodville-West Torrens following a bright 18-month window with the Eagles.

The trio of list calls from Brisbane comes after the reigning premiers added Sam Draper and Oscar Allen to their list via free agency, and lost Brandon Starcevich to West Coast in a trade. 

Darcy Craven (delisted), Oscar McInerney (retired) and Brandon Ryan (delisted) have also left the club since their premiership season.

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