THE Carlton Football Club has received an additional future selection and swapped a further two picks in next year’s national draft as part of a four-club trade involving out-of-contract midfielder Paddy Dow.

As part of the deal, the Blues receive Essendon’s future third-round selection, Fremantle’s future fourth-round selection (acquired from St Kilda) and the Western Bulldogs’ future fourth-round selection, in exchange for Dow and the Club’s future third and fourth-round picks.

Dow made 73 appearances in the Navy Blue across six seasons, including 10 this year – five of those as the substitute.

Carlton Head of List Management Nick Austin said Dow departs IKON Park with the Club’s best wishes, with the deal allowing the Club to add to its hand in 2024.

“We could not fault Paddy’s professionalism throughout this year, his ability to stay ready for his opportunity at senior level was first class,” Austin said.

“We had really open dialogue with Paddy and his management right throughout the year, and while we would have liked to retain him, he wants to play senior football every week which we respect.

“With Paddy being out of contract, we’re pleased to be able to organise a trade that allows us to add to our future draft hand for next year. We’ve been clear in our aim to refresh our depth through trade or draft over this next period of our list development, this deal contributes towards that strategy.”