The Carlton Football Club has acquired an additional selection in next year’s draft in a trade with Essendon.

The Blues received the Bombers’ future fourth-round selection in exchange for out-of-contract midfielder Will Setterfield and pick No.68.

Setterfield played 55 games in his four seasons since arriving at the Club from GWS at the end of 2018.

“As we’d mentioned at the start of Trade Period we would have liked to retain Will, however the terms he has been offered at Essendon are significantly greater than any offer we were prepared to present,” Carlton Head of List Management Nick Austin said.

“With Will coming out of contract, and given his limited opportunity due to our depth in the midfield this year, Will had every right to explore his options and we are satisfied to facilitate a trade that provides us with an additional pick for next year and therefore some flexibility.

“Will leaves with the respect of everyone at our club for the contribution he made and friendships he built here.”