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St Kilda delists midfielder Jack Carroll after two seasons
St Kilda has delisted Jack Carroll after two seasons, leaving the 23-year-old without a contract at the club.
The defender-midfielder joined the Australian Football League side as a delisted free agent from Carlton ahead of the 2025 season.
He played 15 senior games for St Kilda, including the first 12 games of the 2026 season.
Carroll averaged 15.4 disposals and 6.1 marks in those 2026 AFL games, then played in the VFL for the rest of the year.
The club said the decision was difficult and thanked him for his contribution.
Carroll's next club and level of football are unclear, so it is not known whether he will continue in the AFL, a state league or local football.
St Kilda has several selections in the upcoming 2026 AFL National Draft.
St Kilda has delisted midfielder Jack Carroll after two seasons at the club.
The 23-year-old was not offered a contract after the 2026 trade period.
Carroll played 15 games for St Kilda, including the first 12 games of the 2026 AFL season.
He joined St Kilda as a delisted free agent at the end of 2024 after four seasons and 21 games with Carlton.
His next club or level of football is not stated.
- Who
- St Kilda delisted Jack Carroll, a 23-year-old defender-midfielder.
- What
- The club did not offer him a contract for 2027 and beyond.
- When
- After the conclusion of the 2026 trade period.
- Where
- St Kilda, based at Moorabbin. The sources do not state where the delisting was announced.
- Why
- St Kilda said the decision was difficult. The sources do not give a specific reason.
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Carlton selected Carroll with pick No. 41 in the national draft.
Carroll made his debut for Carlton.
Carroll joined St Kilda as a delisted free agent.
Carroll made his St Kilda debut against Melbourne in Alice Springs.
St Kilda delisted Carroll after he had played 15 games for the club.
- Age
- 23
- St Kilda games
- 15 across two seasons
- 2026 AFL season
- Played the first 12 games
- VFL average
- 26 disposals per game in the second half of 2026
- Carlton draft pick
- No. 41 in the 2020 National Draft
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What people are saying
Decisions such as these are always tough to make at this time of year
We thank Jack for his contribution to the club and wish him all the best for the future.