Brisbane and Geelong are at a crossroads over negotiations for Nakia Cockatoo to arrive in Queensland, with the Cats asking for more than pick 53, perย Fox Footy'sย Tom Morris.
The Lions don't hold any picks between 19 and 53 as they plan to hold late selections for academy products in the upcoming draft.
Negotiations have progressed between Geelong and Brisbane to start this week. However, Cats list manager Stephen Wells asking for more than the third-round selection on offer.
The Lions don't believe the former No.10 draft pick is worthy of a first-round selection, leaving both clubs at a standstill.
Speaking onย AFL Trade Radio,ย Wells said Cockatoo had declared his desire to be a Brisbane player in 2021.
โNakia is out of contract โ although weโve offered him a new contract โ weโll be happy for Nakia to stay at our club,โ Wells said.
โBut at the moment he has expressed a desire to try and get to Brisbane if he can, but he understands if a dealโs not done (then) heโs got a home here in Geelong and we hope for a change of luck with his injuries.
โWhenever Nakia has played for us heโs been exciting, and I think heโs a difference maker as a player. If he does get his body right, he will make a big difference to hopefully Geelong.โ
