Club media releases rarely make for insightful reading, but one particularly pointed comment in Carlton’s trade period wrap was a notable exception.

Charlie Curnow’s first mention was not until the third line, and list boss Nick Austin later thanked the dual Coleman medallist – who was contracted until the end of 2029 before forcing his way out – for his decade-long contributions, including 234 goals across the past four seasons.

Carlton’s dual Coleman medallist Charlie Curnow will continue his career with Sydney.Credit: Eddie Jim

The Blues trumped the Giants’ record haul for Jeremy Cameron in the blockbuster Curnow deal, convincing Sydney to hand over three first-round picks and forward Will Hayward.

Carlton told us they wanted more elite young talent, plan to be faster and bolder and expect different results with the same approach would not work. The evolving Blues also slipped in the following, thinly veiled line.

“We want players who want to, and appreciate what it means to, represent the Carlton Football Club,” Austin said.

Joining Curnow elsewhere next year are Tom De Koning and Jack Silvagni – who both accepted........

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