Brisbane forward Josh Schache has opened up about his future in an interview with the Nine Network on Monday night, and said the speculation surrounding his future has been "blown up."
The 19-year-old, who was dropped a fortnight ago and sent back home to Victoria to be with his family, is out on contract at season's end after his second year at the Lions.
Schache joined Brisbane as the second selection in the 2015 National Draft, and has played 23 games for the Lions and kicked 22 goals.
Speculation has followed Schache all season with reports Richmond and Collingwood are after his services, although the key forward said his manager hasn't been shopping him around.
“I think a lot of speculation (that’s been) going through the media has been all blown up out of nowhere,” Schache told the Nine Network on Monday night
“Me and my management ... He (manager David Trotter) hasn’t been shopping me, he hasn’t been doing anything wrong. Stuff has been going on, it’s been pretty hard to believe with what the media has been saying.”
Schache admitted the continuous talk surrounding his future has been "a little bit tough" to deal with, and thanked the Lions for allowing him to recharge with his family over the past week.
“I am thankful for what the club has been able to do for me and my family and working closely with my family and working closely with my management,” he said.
“I couldn’t say anything bad about Brisbane Lions. They’ve been awesome supporting me through this time, with the family and couldn’t thank them enough.”
