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Swans Step Up Curnow Pursuit as Carlton Stands Firm and Cats Prioritise Marshall

Sydney signals a pragmatic bid under constraints set by the forward’s long-term Carlton contract.

Overview

  • Sydney list boss Chris Keane confirmed the club has interest in Charlie Curnow and has held limited discussions with Carlton to date.
  • Carlton officials reiterated Curnow is contracted through 2029 and said they expect him to remain at the club in 2026.
  • Keane said the Swans will not move contracted key players Will Hayward or James Rowbottom as part of any proposal.
  • Geelong’s Andrew Mackie said the Cats will focus on trading for St Kilda ruck Rowan Marshall and acknowledged a Curnow deal would be difficult.
  • Curnow’s brief follow and unfollow of a Sydney fan podcast on Instagram intensified speculation, though no trade request has been lodged.