Luke Jackson's manager speaks about Fremantle future amid Melbourne trade speculation

Kieran Francis

Luke Jackson's manager speaks about Fremantle future amid Melbourne trade speculation image

Luke Jackson does not want a trade away from Fremantle to former club Melbourne, according to his manager.

Recent reports have suggested the Dockers ruckman is keen for a return to the Demons due to 'significant off-field issues' in Western Australia.

However, Jackson's agent Jason Dover of TGI Sport rejected the speculation, insisting the 23-year-old was happy at Fremantle and the player's previous thoughts on his future haven't changed.

"I've spoken to Luke today and he has reaffirmed that he loves living in Perth and playing with Fremantle," Dover told AFL.com.au.

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"He's felt supported by the club and his teammates, and nothing has changed since he spoke to the media in March."

After reports first emerged of Jackson being unsettled and possibly seeking a move back to Melbourne, the player stated his desire to stay the Dockers back in March.

“I definitely will (stay long-term),” Jackson told reporters in Perth, as quoted by Fox Footy.

“I love Freo, I love playing at Freo, and I’ve always wanted to play here since I was a little kid.”

Melbourne skipper Max Gawn also fuelled rumours of Jackson wanting a trade to Demons, cryptically claiming the star 'potentially could be coming back soon'.

Jackson has shouldered much of Fremantle's ruckload this season with Sean Darcy battling a persistent knee issue, averaging 16.5 disposals and 27.5 hitouts a game.

Kieran Francis

Kieran Francis is a senior editor at The Sporting News based in Melbourne, Australia. He started at Sportal.com.au before being a part of the transition to Sporting News in 2015. Just prior to the 2018 World Cup, he was appointed chief editor of Goal.com in Australia. He has now returned to The Sporting News where his passions lay in football, AFL, poker and cricket - when he is not on holiday.