A better deal could be key to the Blues\u2019 plot to lure a contracted Swan to the club as a Charlie Curnow trade becomes increasingly likely. <\/p>\n
Meanwhile, an out-of-favour Geelong midfielder could be on the move as three rival clubs weigh up plays for the youngster. <\/p>\n
Stay up to date with the latest player movement developments ahead of Wednesday\u2019s trade deadline<\/a>. <\/p>\n Watch every match of the 2025 NAB AFL Women\u2019s Season LIVE ad-break free during play. New to Kayo? Join now and get your first month for just $1.<\/a><\/p>\n WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? Set a deposit limit. For Free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.<\/p>\n \u2018STRONGER DEAL\u2019 COULD BE KEY TO SWAN\u2019S MOVE<\/p>\n Will Hayward is contracted for another four years at Sydney, but he could get a \u201cstronger deal\u201d from Carlton to be a part of an increasingly likely Charlie Curnow trade. <\/p>\n Curnow on Monday visited with Swans coach Dean Cox at club headquarters as a move firms \u2014 despite his number one destination preference reportedly being Geelong \u2014 with two days remaining in the trade period. <\/p>\n It was initially reported that Hayward, 26, and Sydney teammate Ollie Florent weren\u2019t keen on moving from the Harbour City, but it\u2019s since been said they\u2019ve had their heads turned. <\/p>\n Seven\u2019s Mitch Cleary reports<\/a> Hayward \u201cspent the weekend coming to terms with a move\u201d as the Blues, who\u2019ve explored a Hayward pursuit in the past, come calling again as Curnow looks likely to depart. <\/p>\n \u201cHayward has a four-year contract with the Swans, but Carlton had strong interest last year, and he may just get a stronger deal this time around at Princes Park,\u201d Cleary told Seven on Monday night. <\/p>\n Florent has also been \u201cgetting his head around (the possibility of) a move\u201d, while midfielder James Rowbottom is \u201cadamant\u201d he\u2019s not going anywhere despite chatting with Collingwood coach Craig McRae in recent days. <\/p>\n Cleary added that future draft picks are \u201ccritical\u201d for the Blues, who will this year match a bid for father-son prospect Harry Dean but also have an eye to next year\u2019s draft, where they\u2019ll match an early bid on another father-son prospect in Cody Walker. <\/p>\n Carlton currently holds picks 10 and 22 in the first round of this November\u2019s intake. <\/p>\n