HERE'S everything you need to know about new Blue Alex Fasolo, who has joined Carlton from Collingwood. The Club secured the mercurial forward as an unrestricted free agent.

Age: 26
Height: 181cm
Weight: 84kg
Recruited from: East Fremantle/Collingwood
Draft history: Selected by Collingwood with pick 45 in the 2010 AFL national draft.

Debut: Round 12, 2011 v Melbourne
Position: Forward
Career games: 101
Goals: 133

OVERVIEW

Alex Fasolo arrives at Carlton from 2018 grand finalist Collingwood. Season 2018 was marred by injury for the 101-gamer, who suffered a shoulder injury during pre-season and a syndesmosis ankle injury in his comeback game against St Kilda. Career-high numbers in season 2017 showcased what the versatile forward can do.

Taken at pick No.45 by the Pies in the 2010 national draft, the 26-year-old has demonstrated a natural ability to impact the scoreboard. He kicked 133 goals in his first 100 AFL games, including 29 majors across 19 games in 2017. He was awarded the Gordon Coventry Award as Collingwood’s leading goalkicker in 2016.

At 181cm, Fasolo has been utilised across the ground and provides a small-forward option to help out spearheads Charlie Curnow, Harry McKay and the recently acquired Mitch McGovern. He also adds to the Club’s talent within the 23-27 age bracket.

BEST AFL PERFORMANCE

Fasolo achieved a career-high in Round 2, 2016 when Collingwood came up against Richmond. The talented forward was the difference for the Pies, slotting six goals as Collingwood prevailed in a one-point thriller. He received three Brownlow votes in a best-on-ground performance.

WHAT WE CAN EXPECT

Fasolo adds depth and experience to the Blues’ list. With 81 goals across three seasons (2015-2017) and experience across half-back, he will give the Blues options wherever he is used across the ground. We look forward to ‘Fas’ pulling on the navy blue!