Brisbane defender Alex Witherden has been traded to the Eagles on a two-year deal, per AFL Media'sย Mitch Cleary.
The Lions are set to gain pick 58 and a future third-round selection in exchange for Witherden and pick 86.
Alex Witherdenโs move to West Coast to be lodged this afternoon. Accepts a two-year deal, Brisbane to pay a significant portion of it.
Lions get pick 58 & future third-round pick, Eagles get Witherden & pick 86 @AFLcomau @traderadio
— Mitch Cleary (@cleary_mitch) November 12, 2020
The 22-year-old fell out-of-favour at the Lions, with Grant Birchall and Callum Ah Chee holding down spots in Chris Fagan's defensive structure.
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โAlex was contracted for two more seasons in Brisbane and had the option to stay but we are thrilled he wanted to join our club,โ West Coast list manager Glass said.
โHe is an excellent character who will fit in well with our group and his foot skills make him a valuable acquisition for us.
โAt just 22, Alex has plenty of growth ahead of him which is exciting. He is in the age bracket where he can grow and develop alongside some of our emerging mid-sized defenders like Liam Duggan, Jackson Nelson, Tom Cole and Josh Rotham in years to come.
โWe look forward to welcoming Alex and his partner Grace to the clubโ.
