MELBOURNE remains in discussions with Jordan Lewis’ management, despite Hawthorn’s view that the vice-captain is a required player.

The Demons spoke to Lewis’ manager Liam Pickering on Friday in what could be a sign that the 30-year-old is still open to a move.

It is understood that dialogue between Melbourne and the Lewis camp continued even after Hawthorn backflipped on trading the midfielder on Thursday.

Lewis called Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin directly on Thursday night and is believed to be less than pleased with Hawthorn’s handling of the situation.

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Melbourne offered Lewis, who is a free agent at the end of 2017, a two-year contract, which would guarantee him an extra season in the AFL.

The Demons had also offered the Hawks a modest draft pick in return for Lewis.