Don't want to besmirch the sanctity of a Jay Clark trade rumour article but Patfull's manager just tipped a bucket of cold water on the rumour of him demanding a trade.
Said that Patfull Is thinking of moving to Sydney when his career is over but if the club wanted to move him on he would listen to offers from Sydney clubs but in the meantime, they are discussing contract extensions with Brisbane despite him already having another year to run.
This article is from a month ago FWIW... Doesnt sound like a dude who wants out.
http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport...oining-the-lions/story-fnia3y5f-1227018633738
Merrett in the other hand might be moved on, he is in a frustrating rut and a change could be good for all parties. GWS or the Suns might be interested which could create opportunities in the Beams trade.
Probably time to remove Leuenberger from trade hypotheticals though, he pretty much lost his tradeable status when the Ryder thing didn't happen.