Bullocking Western Bulldogs fullback Marcus Adams will be held to his contract, according toย foxsports.com.au.

Adams has formally requested a trade to Brisbane after three years at Whitten Oval, but the club aren't willing to let the defender depart with two years remaining on his contract.

โ€œMarcus signalled that intention over the weekend that he would like a fresh start at Brisbane,โ€ Dogs list manager Sam Power told the media at Marvel Stadium on the opening day of the trade period.

โ€œFrom our end, he has two years on a contract, so he is a required player at the Western Bulldogs.

โ€œWeโ€™ll hold him to the contract; he is a required player.

โ€œNo, I donโ€™t know (why he wants out). He has just indicated that he wants a fresh start. We are keen to retain him; he is an important player at the Bulldogs.โ€

Adams was initially linked to a move back home to Western Australia, with Collingwood also expressing interest in the big-bodied defender, but it was the Lions' unexpected offer of a three-year deal which caught his eye.

Despite only managing 27 games in his three years with the Dogs due to a series of injuries, Adams is highly touted as a talented and strong key defender.