Blues add to future selections in four-team trade

In a four-club exchange involving out-of-contract midfielder Paddy Dow, THE Carlton Football Club earned an additional future selection and traded two additional picks in next year’s national draft.

In exchange for Dow and the Club’s future third and fourth round picks, the Blues receive Essendon’s future third-round selection, Fremantle’s future fourth-round selection (acquired from St. Kilda), and the Western Bulldogs’ future fourth-round selection.

Over the course of six seasons, Dow made 73 appearances for the Navy Blue, including 10 this season, five of which were as a replacement.

“We could not fault Paddy’s professionalism throughout this year, his ability to stay ready for his opportunity at senior level was first class,” Austin said.

“We had really open dialogue with Paddy and his management right throughout the year, and while we would have liked to retain him, he wants to play senior football every week which we respect.

“With Paddy being out of contract, we’re pleased to be able to organise a trade that allows us to add to our future draft hand for next year. We’ve been clear in our aim to refresh our depth through trade or draft over this next period of our list development, this deal contributes towards that strategy.”