Sydney is reportedly prepared to offer Will Hayward, Ollie Florent, Pick 11 and their 2026 first-round selection for Carlton’s Charlie Curnow and a late pick.
Curnow has long been linked with a sea change, and the Swans, among Geelong and Gold Coast, were deemed the likeliest of destinations given their mixture of suitable players and picks.
The Cats offered a historic three first-round selections last week that were swiftly denied by Carlton, who are in the market for established talent.
According to 9 News reporter Tom Morris, the Swans are prepared to part with two first-round picks and contracted pair Hayward and Florent for Curnow, who would move north along with at least one later selection, which is believed to be Pick 22 (Jack Silvagni compensation).
It’s actually not a late pick the Swans want back, it’s pick 22 (Silvagni compo).
Let’s see how Carlton responds to that. @FootyonNine @9NewsMelb @traderadio https://t.co/vNV9RoHM9h
— Tom Morris (@tommorris32) October 14, 2025
The Blues spearhead was pictured with Swans coach Dean Cox at Moore Park on Monday afternoon ahead of a wider discussion with the club’s key figures over a desired partnership.
Hayward was linked with the Ikon Park club 18 months ago, given that he considered a switch last year before re-signing at the Swans.
The 26-year-old penned a five-year extension, taking him until the end of 2029.
The interest in Florent also comes as the dashing utility fell out of favour under Dean Cox, playing 16 games in 2025; his second-lowest tally behind his maiden campaign at the club.
The 27-year-old hails from Melbourne and was recently advised to explore his trade options, albeit under a contract that also expires in 2029.
However, it was revealed earlier by The Age that Carlton had a bid of their own rejected, with the Blues asking the Cats if second-year defender Connor O’Sullivan could be part of a package that saw Curnow head the other way to Kardinia Park.
The publication’s report reveals that Geelong rebuffed the Blues’ play for the young tall, who finished top five in this year’s Rising Star voting following a 25-game season.