Amidst the excitement surrounding Dayne Beams’ recruitment to the Brisbane Lions, there is a tinge of sadness among fans following Jack Crisp’s subsequent departure to Collingwood.

Crisp, who turned 21 earlier this month, played 18 games in three seasons with the Lions since being drafted to the Club with Pick No.40 at the 2011 AFL Rookie Draft.

He was been a regular star of the State League competition – winning the Joe Grant Medal as best-on-ground in the Lions Reserves’ 2013 NEAFL Grand Final triumph – before making the most of a more regular senior opportunity late this season.

Crisp was ultimately the final piece in the drawn-out trade puzzle that saw the Lions land former Collingwood best and fairest, Beams.

The Myrtleford product had actually been weighing up his AFL future after reaching the end of his playing contract with the Lions, and had received plenty of interest from rival clubs from his home state of Victoria.

In the end, his decision to seek a fresh start meant that the Lions could achieve a favourable outcome for all parties.

“Jack indicated to us that his preference was to return to Victoria if something could be done,” Talent Acquisition and Retention Manager Peter Schwab told lions.com.au.

“The Beams deal eventually enabled us to not only secure Dayne, but also provide Jack with that opportunity to return home.”

Even though he will now don the black and white, Crisp will forever hold a special place at the Lions.

He might have only spent a relatively short time at the Hyundai Centre, but the 21-year-old boasts a unique record.

Crisp departs having played more games in the Number 47 guernsey (12) than any other player in the Club’s combined 128-year history (Fitzroy and Bears included).

The Club wishes him well on the next stage of his AFL career.