Former Fremantle coach Ross Lyon has urged Carlton to move for Dockers young gun Adam Cerra this season.
Cerra has been linked to a switch back to Victoria at season's end as his contract expires, with the Blues, Bombers and Tigers all reportedly showing interest in the gun midfielder.
The 21-year-old was drafted to the Western Australian club when Lyon was at the helm of the Dockers and has enjoyed strong campaigns under current coach Justin Longmuir.
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When speaking onย Triple M,ย Lyon lauded Cerra's work rate and ability, and said there would be some desire to return to his home state.
โHe was an absolute pro. He and Andy Brayshaw, if you talk about applying yourself you couldnโt have asked for more dedicated. They had some fun but trained hard and just wanted to be great players,โ Lyon said.
โFor me, seeing how close he is with his parents and his family (says thereโs a pull). I think itโs a bit about the success as well. They probably wouldโve expected to have moved the needle a little bit more than they have I would think.
โI know heโs started to play some good games but he hasnโt popped like Brayshaw has I think itโd be fair to say. Heโs brave, dedicated and reads the game."
Lyon suggested the Blues should look to lure Cerra to Ikon Park and even suggested using WA products Zac Fisher or Sam Petrevski-Seton as part of a deal to land the rising star.
โIf Carlton could get him - whoโs a likely one to go home? Zac Fisher or Sam Petrevski-Seton. This is no slight on those players because I know Cerra intimately but Iโd take Cerra every day of the week. Heโs a bona fide mid, and the other two arenโt.โ
Cerra is yet to make an official call on his future, and could be on the end of offers from rival clubs in the vicinity of $750,000-per-year.
The Blues will be looking to secure the services of captain Patrick Cripps before the off-season arrives, with the star midfielder also a product from Western Australia.
Carlton were able to secure the services of Coleman Medal leader Harry McKay last week in what was a major retention signing for the club.
