Carlton has welcomed young midfielder Campbell Chesser after striking a deal with West Coast, sending Pick 41 to the Western Australian club.

Chesser first landed at the Eagles ahead of the 2022 season after he was taken with Pick 14, drafted from the Sandringham Dragons in Melbourne.

But after three seasons and 36 games across the country, he sought a move to his home state, with the Blues garnering interest from the get-go.

He signed a two-year deal at Carlton.

"We are so pleased to have attracted Campbell to IKON Park," Carlton Head of List Management Nick Austin said.

"The Club is very optimistic about the future of Campbell at Carlton. Overcoming an ankle injury late in the year, the form he displayed at the end of the season showed us he has the quality and class to perform at the elite level.

"With explosive speed and endurance, his outside run is a clear standout in his game, with the ability to quickly transition to both ends of the ground – all traits that will perfectly complement our side.

"We think he will have a lot to learn from our established midfield group, led by our leaders Patrick Cripps and Sam Walsh, and we look forward to seeing them take Campbell under their wing and he gets to work from day one of pre-season."

The Blues are also set to welcome Gold Coast forward Ben Ainsworth.

The 2025 trade period comes to a close on Wednesday, October 15.