Zac Bailey addresses contract speculation as rival club plots mega offer

Jesse Donnelly Jones

Zac Bailey addresses contract speculation as rival club plots mega offer image

Brisbane Lions star Zac Bailey insists he is not thinking about his future beyond 2026, as the club prepares for Saturday's preliminary final against Collingwood.

The 25-year-old has enjoyed a career-best season with the Lions, while earning his first ever All-Australian blazer.

Over 24 games this season, Bailey has averaged 19.8 disposals, 6.2 contested possessions and 3.2 inside 50's, while also booting 37 goals.

Despite being contracted until the end of next season, Bailey has already attracted interest from rival clubs for 2027, with Essendon reportedly preparing a six-year offer worth approximately $1.3 million per season.

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Speaking to reporters today, Bailey said he's not concerned about speculation surrounding his future and is solely focused on helping the Lions reach their third consecutive Grand Final.

"I absolutely love it here," Bailey said.

"For me, I haven't really given it too much thought.

"I think the next two weeks is pretty important for this club as a whole and we've got a really big opportunity.

"So that's where all my focus has been."

Bailey also told reporters he's confident a new deal can be reached between himself and the club in due course.

"I've got another year-and-a-half here at the club, so I think there's plenty of time to sort that stuff out," he said.

"But at the moment all my focus is in the next two weeks."

Jesse Donnelly Jones

Jesse Donnelly Jones is a contributing Wires Writer at The Sporting News based in Australia.