Overview

• Tom De Koning informed Carlton he will join St Kilda as a restricted free agent on a massive long-term deal, with the Blues confirming they will not match and expect AFL compensation.
• Jack Silvagni told Carlton he will depart as an unrestricted free agent for 2026, has not nominated a destination, and has been pursued by Collingwood and the Western Bulldogs.
• Carlton list boss Nick Austin said the club wanted Silvagni to stay but respects his decision, and he noted the Saints’ offer to De Koning was beyond what the Blues would match.
• The departures come as Carlton reshapes its football department, with assistant coach Aaron Hamill, Aaron Greaves and Tom Lonergan leaving, while Brad Lloyd has already exited and Michael Voss remains coach.
• Silvagni is a third‑generation Blue with 128 games who missed 2024 with an ACL rupture and was sidelined late in 2025 by a groin injury.