Melbourne legend Garry Lyon has declared it\u2019s a \u201ctime of change\u201d at Carlton, suggesting the Blues should leave the door ajar for rivals to offer juicy trade deals for superstar forward Charlie Curnow.<\/p>\n
It comes as Sydney zeros in on Curnow as it\u2019s No. 1 target for the upcoming AFL trade period, per <\/a>CODE Sports<\/a>, despite being strongly linked to Bulldog Jamarra Ugle-Hagan for most of the year.<\/p>\n Both Curnow, contracted until 2029, and the Blues shut down trade speculation last month when he was first linked to a potential move.<\/p>\n FOX FOOTY, available on Kayo Sports, is the only place to watch every match of every round in the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season LIVE in 4K, with no ad-breaks during play. New to Kayo? Join now and get your first month for just $1.<\/a><\/p>\n Foxfooty.com.au\u2019s<\/a> Ben Cotton on Wednesday reported<\/a> the Swans had \u201casked the question to Curnow\u2019s camp\u201d in an attempt to bolster their forward line for 2026 and beyond.<\/p>\n But negotiating a trade with Carlton for Curnow would be tricky. A move to a rival club would likely require Curnow formally requesting a trade away from Ikon Park, which Carlton could simply reject. And should the Blues feel pushed to entertain a deal, they\u2019d almost certainly demand a mega haul for the dual Coleman Medallist.<\/p>\n Speaking on Fox Footy\u2019s AFL 360, Lyon said Curnow would be a \u201cperfect\u201d fit for the Swans.<\/p>\n Charlie Curnow of the Blues. Picture: Daniel Carson\/AFL Photos via Getty ImagesSource: Getty Images<\/p>\n \u201cHe fits the profile. He fits the history of the Sydney Swans and what they\u2019ve been able to do in terms of attracting big-name key forwards with a profile and a presence and someone that fits into the market,\u201d Lyon told AFL 360.<\/p>\n \u201cHe\u2019d be perfect. He\u2019d be absolutely perfect for the Sydney Swans.\u201d<\/p>\n But there\u2019s decent rival interest in Curnow, who\u2019s also been linked to Geelong and Gold Coast, as well as the Swans, with a view Curnow would prefer to be away from the Melbourne footy bubble for lifestyle reasons.<\/p>\n Asked if the Blues should consider trading Curnow, Lyon said: \u201cThey should say \u2018no, under no circumstances would we consider a trade\u2019 \u2013 and then sit back and see what comes their way. That\u2019s the way this thing works.<\/p>\n \u201cHistory is littered with players and clubs who have declared that \u2018under no circumstances will we take the bait\u2019 \u2013 and then two days later they go: \u2018Changed our mind, a deal\u2019s been done.\u2019 So that\u2019s open.<\/p>\n \u201cI think everything\u2019s on the table \u2013 and if something crazy comes Carlton\u2019s way then I wouldn\u2019t be surprised.\u201d<\/p>\n How to use the spare man – Simmo & Horse | 03:57<\/p>\n Curnow and fellow Carlton teammates next week will commence exit interviews, with the Blues\u2019 2025 campaign to conclude on Thursday night against Essendon.<\/p>\n Lyon urged Curnow to be upfront in his exit interview.<\/p>\n \u201cIf he said it publicly, \u2018I want to stay, end of story\u2019 \u2013 but what he says to Carlton might be different,\u201d Lyon said.<\/p>\n \u201cYou only get one shot at this, these blokes, and it doesn\u2019t necessarily mean if he says \u2018I want to go\u2019 that he goes. But be upfront and be honest.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s a time of change at Carlton Footy Club.\u201d<\/p>\n While Curnow\u2019s Carlton contract still has another four seasons to run, teammate Mitch McGovern will soon be officially off-contract.<\/p>\n