It is unimaginable for Carlton to exchange Charlie Curnow in 2026 if he leaves.
Carlton coach Michael Voss and key ahead Charlie Curnow when the Blues knocked off the Swans within the 2023 finals.Credit: Getty Images
That’s not excellent news for Michael Voss as he heads into the ultimate 12 months of his contract, with Tom De Koning and Jack Silvagni additionally out the door and Elijah Hollands on the commerce desk.
But that doesn’t imply the Blues shouldn’t entertain a commerce – which they’re clearly open to doing – if these excited by placing the twin Coleman medallist on their books can ship a powerful provide worthy of one of many competitors’s stars.
The proper commerce proper now might ship Carlton the enhance they should unfold their expertise, and, the best way their whole participant cost (TPP) {dollars} are spent, to grow to be a critical contender once more in future seasons if they will stabilise in 2026.
Sam Walsh, Harry McKay, Brodie Kemp and Matt Cottrell might be extra obtainable, the virtually unseen Jagga Smith might be match, and extra video games will go right into a bunch of gifted younger gamers uncovered extra typically after the Blues’ surprising loss to Port Adelaide in spherical 16.
Voss is aware of the deal. He hasn’t used the phrase “Carlton first” accidentally this post-season.
He is decided to point out the best way in placing the membership’s general wants forward of his private wants.
But he wants at the least one glorious, already developed participant to make up for the gaps left by the exits.
