Midfielder James Aish has informed the Brisbane Lions that he wants to be traded.

Talent Acquisition and Retention Manager Peter Schwab met today with Aish’s manager Liam Pickering, who said the 19-year-old wanted a trade to Collingwood.

Brisbane Lions CEO Greg Swann said the Club remained committed to keeping Aish, and he would not be traded.

“We understand his position but the Club has no intention of trading James,” said Swann. “That’s all we have to say on it right now.”

Midfielder Aish, the No.7 pick from the 2013 NAB AFL National Draft, has played 32 senior games in his first two seasons.

Last week, Brisbane Lions Football Director Leigh Matthews said: “James Aish will either be playing at the Lions or he'll be going into the draft, he won't be traded, that I can guarantee you."