Young Brisbane midfielder Jack Crisp could be a surprise component in a complicated five-club deal which would help Dayne Beams become a Lion.

Crisp, who has played 18 matches in three seasons with the Lions, including the final six this year, is out of contract. He has told the Lions he would be happy to return home to Victoria should a deal be struck, otherwise he will accept a two-year offer that is on the table from the Lions.

Jack Crisp. Credit:Getty Images

Crisp was not a topic of discussion during the meeting of all clubs on the opening day of trade week but is understood to have since attracted some interest from Essendon.

Brisbane chiefs on Saturday remained hopeful of securing Beams, despite Collingwood's bold statement it was prepared to work with other clubs as the Lions had been unable to produce a suitable deal involving players or picks by Friday's 5pm deadline.