Jake Lever has requested to be traded back to a Victorian club.

Fox Sports report Lever told the Crows of his wish on Tuesday with Melbourne believed to be his preferred option.

The Crows will seek two first-round draft picks should Lever go.

Crows head of football Brett Burton said the club was extremely disspointed with Lever's decision.

"Our members and supporters should rest assured that we will make decisions that are in the best interest of our football club first and foremost," he said in a statement.