Carlton has officially inked speedster Wil Parker to the club for the 2027 AFL season via delisted free agency today.
The 24-year-old has been forced to bide his time for a chance at consistent AFL football, playing in just 14 senior games in three seasons at Collingwood.
Parker brings his exciting dash and flair off half-back to a Blues outfit now with an abundance of half-back depth at its disposal.
Carlton General Manager of Football Chris Davies believes Parker has plenty of room for development as he looks to establish himself at senior level in 2027.
"At just 24 years old, he's shown some really promising signs at both AFL and VFL level," Davies said.
"There's a lot to like about his game, particularly his poise under pressure and his ability to find good options by foot, and we think there's still plenty of development ahead of him."
Parker joins fellow recruit and dual All-Australian half-back Lachie Whitfield at Ikon Park, with the experienced defender set to provide valuable leadership to Parker as he pushes for senior selection.
"We know his journey to full-time football has been a little different to most, but to be able to play at the top level of both codes says a lot about his character and work ethic, and with more opportunity in the system he has every chance of further developing his game."
Parker's addition creates headaches at selection for Josh Fraser, with Whitfield, Oliver Florent, Nic Newman, Oliver Hollands and Adam Cerra all fighting for distributor roles at the Blues.
