Overview
- Sydney acquired Charlie Curnow from Carlton in a deadline‑day trade that cost pick 11, first‑rounders in 2026 and 2027, and forward Will Hayward, with later picks coming back to the Swans.
- The Swans received Curnow, picks 31 and 42, and a 2027 second‑round selection, while Hayward headed to the Blues as part of the package.
- Ollie Florent was moved to Carlton in a separate deal for a future third‑round pick, with both Florent and Hayward having previously signed through 2029.
- Curnow trained at Sydney’s headquarters on Tuesday, and Cox said getting him fit and available for the season is the first priority.
- Cox said Sydney targeted three specific additions, landing Curnow to boost scoring, Malcolm Rosas Jnr for speed ahead of the ball, and Jai Serong to bolster defence, adding that expectations should be high.