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Lachie Whitfield joins Carlton in trade with Greater Western Sydney
Lachie Whitfield has joined Carlton after a trade with Greater Western Sydney, also known as GWS.
The 32-year-old returns to Victoria after playing 278 games across 14 seasons with the Giants.
Carlton receives Whitfield and draft picks 31 and 50, while GWS gets picks 25 and 26 and a 2028 third-round pick.
Whitfield was selected first overall in the 2012 draft and has been named an All-Australian twice.
He is known for his ball use and running play, and Carlton says his experience and consistency will help its younger players.
The move adds an experienced playmaker to Carlton’s squad as the club builds for future seasons.
Whitfield has signed a three-year deal with Carlton.
Lachie Whitfield has joined Carlton from Greater Western Sydney in a trade completed during the 2026 AFL Trade Period.
Carlton receives Whitfield, pick 31 and pick 50 in this year’s draft.
Greater Western Sydney receives picks 25 and 26 and Carlton’s 2028 third-round pick.
Whitfield returns to Victoria after 278 games across 14 seasons with the Giants.
The two-time All-Australian has joined Carlton on a three-year deal, according to AFL.com.au.
- Who
- Lachie Whitfield, a two-time All-Australian who played for Greater Western Sydney.
- What
- He has joined Carlton in a trade that also involved five draft picks.
- When
- The trade was confirmed on 13 October 2026.
- Where
- Whitfield is moving from Greater Western Sydney to Carlton in Victoria.
- Why
- He wanted to return home to Victoria, and the clubs worked together to facilitate the move.
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Whitfield was drafted with pick No.1 in the AFL Draft.
Whitfield tied with Nick Haynes for GWS’s Kevin Sheedy Medal as the club’s best and fairest.
Whitfield was named GWS’s best finals player.
Carlton and Greater Western Sydney confirmed a trade sending Whitfield to Carlton.
- Carlton receives
- Lachie Whitfield, pick 31 and pick 50
- Greater Western Sydney receives
- Picks 25 and 26, and Carlton’s 2028 third-round pick
- Whitfield’s Carlton contract
- Three years
- Games for GWS
- 278 across 14 seasons
- All-Australian selections
- Two
What people are saying
We understand Lachie’s desire to return home to Victoria, and we were keen to work with him to facilitate that opportunity while also ensuring we made a decision that benefits our club moving forward.
This trade provides us with valuable draft capital and greater flexibility as we continue to strengthen our list whilst also allowing Lachie to return home.
Lachie is one of the premier ball users in the competition, and to add such a quality player to the side is a significant boost for our football club.
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🚨 Trade for Lachie Whitfield has been DONE. Carlton gets: Whitfield, picks 31, 50 GWS gets: Picks 25, 26, 2028 third-round pick @AFLcomau @traderadio
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