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.