Carlton defender Nick Haynes has extended his career for a further 12 months after penning a one-year deal for 2026.
Haynes crossed from GWS to the Blues at the end of 2024 in search of more senior opportunities after falling behind the likes of Harry Himmelberg, Sam Taylor, Jack Buckley and Connor Idun.
The 33-year-old, who returned to his home state, struggled in the early days in the navy blue, but found his groove toward the back half of the year to work in tandem with Jacob Weitering.
Helping fill the void left by Nic Newman, Haynes' intercept marking and assisting fellow defenders were on show, as well as his versatility, which saw him feature on the wing.
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"Nick has been a welcome addition to our backline since joining the Blues, and we are so excited to see him re-sign for another year," Head of Recruitment Nick Austin said.
"Nick adds a lot of depth to our backline. He is a player you can trust who will go out and play his role. His intercept marking ability and natural football IQ have been outstanding, plus to go out and play every match in 2025 is a testament to his work ethic and professionalism
"For our younger defenders, like Lachie Cowan and Harry O'Farrell, to be able to train alongside and learn from all his experience is extremely invaluable for their growth, which we have seen across this season.
"We are excited to see what Nick can produce in the Navy Blue in 2026 and are thrilled to see him remain at IKON Park."
Sam Docherty (retired), Alex Cincotta (delisted), Harry Lemmey (delisted) and Orazio Fantasia (delisted) have all been farewelled from Carlton.
Tom De Koning and Jack Silvagni will join St Kilda as free agents, while Charlie Curnow is constantly linked with a move up the east coast.
Calls on Flynn Young, Harry Charelson, Mitch McGovern and Will White are yet to be confirmed.
Brodie Kemp recently extended his time at the club for two more years.
However, it is understood that Western Bulldogs, North Melbourne, Essendon and Brisbane have all inquired about McGovern, according to The Age.
