Overview
- Sydney acquired the dual Coleman medallist from Carlton in exchange for Will Hayward, pick 11, and first-round selections in 2026 and 2027, receiving Curnow plus picks 31, 42 and a 2027 second-rounder.
- Ollie Florent was traded to Carlton in a separate move for a future third-round pick.
- Dean Cox said farewelling long-serving, contracted players was very tough and praised Hayward and Florent for their 184-game service to the club.
- Curnow trained at the Swans' headquarters the day after the deal was completed.
- Cox said Sydney targeted three recruits this period—Curnow, Malcolm Rosas Jnr and Jai Serong—to address needs ahead of and behind the ball, with expectations high once the group gels.