Charlie Curnow Makes Shock Trade Request North

Carlton superstar Charlie Curnow has expressed his desire to leave Ikon Park and play for the Gold Coast.

As first reported by Channel Nine’s Tom Morris, the dual Coleman Medallist is keen on relocating from his club of a decade, citing lifestyle reasons and a desire to leave the at-times unforgiving Melbourne “football bubble.”

"Charlie Curnow would like to play for the Gold Coast Suns. This is based around lifestyle, living in Melbourne and the football bubble — getting out of the spotlight here in Melbourne,” Morris began on 9News.

“Crucially, Carlton knows this. They’ve told him in the last couple of weeks that he’s not for sale. Graham Wright also met with his management when the possibility of a move north was floated. It was made clear that Curnow is a required player, and contracted until 2029."

“His agitations have also piqued the interest of at least two other Victorian clubs, who are keeping tabs on his availability — no matter how unlikely a trade appears at this point.”

The 28-year-old signed a six-year contract extension with Carlton in August of 2022.

Morris said "Carlton officials have told their superstar key forward more than once that he won’t be traded this off-season".