The manager of highly touted Brisbane youngster Josh Schache has declared his client won't be requesting a trade.

Despite recently signing a contract extension at the Lions, rumours have again surfaced of Schache's desire to return home to Victoria after he didn't take part in the club's NEAFL grand final.

But Schache's manager, Dave Trotter of McDonald Sports and Talent Management, said recent talk is just scuttlebutt.

"Josh will not be requesting a trade, he is very happy at Brisbane," Trotter told Fairfax Media.

Josh Schache in his hometown of Seymour. Simon O'Dwyer

The comments mean any move away from Brisbane would have to be driven by the club.

The 20-year-old will remain in his home town of Seymour for the next eight weeks, but still has a room fitted with his bed, television and chest of drawers at his share house in Brisbane, where he lives with teammates Alex Witherden and Corey Lyons.

Witherden and Lyons are moving into a separate house and Brisbane is in the process of finding new room-mates for Schache, in a house owned by fellow teammate Daniel Rich.

Schache was in Seymour by Saturday night when his NEAFL teammates won their grand final by three points.

He appeared physically and mentally fatigued when training in the build-up to the NEAFL side's preliminary final and admitted as much when questioned by footy boss David Noble.

When he was essentially given the rest of the season off, Schache then asked the club if he could return home to see his family.

While Brisbane officials privately admit the situation is a little unusual, they're confident that giving Schache time and space will ultimately help him in the long term.

Schache has endured a difficult start to his AFL career, both on the field and with the spotlight on his contractual situation.

The 2015 No.2 draft pick signed a two-year extension in June after months of speculation, with Victorian powerhouses Richmond and Carlton monitoring the situation closely.

The inking of a new deal put to bed any talk of a trade, at least temporarily.

Fairfax Media understands that Schache's family have remained in close contact with Brisbane officials and are now happy with how he's settled.

Close family members of the young forward attended the club's best and fairest count a fortnight ago, where Dayne Zorko claimed his third Merrett-Murray Medal.

Schache has played 27 games in his first two seasons with the Lions, booting 25 goals, averaging nine disposals and four marks.