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Carlton Blues Reject Sydney Swans’ Trade Offer for Charlie Curnow as Deadline Looms

The decision stems from salary cap disputes and Carlton’s demand for an exceptional return.

Smaller deals continue, including Gold Coast trading Brayden Fiorini to Essendon.

Curnow, contracted until 2029, toured Sydney’s facilities on October 13, completed a medical, and indicated openness to a pay cut.

More interestingly has Curnow poisoned his position at Carlton forcing a trade.

The deal, approved early in the 2025 AFL Trade Period, addresses Carlton’s ruck shortage following Tom De Koning’s move to St Kilda.

Carlton’s search for a new footy boss after Brad Lloyd’s sacking appears over.

Players are wanting to leave even with the knowledge they do not have a club to go to after Carlton.

The key forward is ‘still eyeing an exit’ – and the prospect of a trade.

Carlton’s exit interviews begin on Tuesday, and Charlie Curnow will tell the Blues he’s open to a trade to the Swans.

Carlton’s off-season plans and who they might look to offload ahead of next season.