Sydney onballer James Rowbottom has become a name that could help unlock a deal for Carlton full forward Charlie Curnow.
The Blues are all ears when it comes to potential trades for the two-time Coleman medallist, with Geelong also putting their initial offer forward.
The Cats tabled three first-round selections over the next three years, but have swiftly been denied by the Blues, as revealed by Cal Twomey.
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"For Geelong, those three picks are effectively going to be picks in the 20s. I'm not sure anyone would think that was a reasonable deal for who Charlie Curnow is," Carlton football boss Chris Davies said on AFL Trade Radio Friday morning.
Carlton is seemingly into established players, and the Swans pose as the likeliest of clubs to satisfy their needs.
According to SEN's Sam Edmund, Rowbottom, along with Pick 11 and Sydney's future first-round selection, are "all part of negotiations at the moment".
The 25-year-old also hails from Melbourne, and could be lured by the potential return home.
However, Rowbottom's management insists that he "can't see (a move happening)".
James Rowbottom’s manager Matt Bain, of TGI Sport, on the Swan’s future and being a part of a Charlie Curnow deal👇
“It’s that time of year, clubs have asked the question and no doubt been ringing Sydney about him. He loves the club and the players, I can’t see it happening.”
— Callum Twomey (@CalTwomey) October 10, 2025
Swans forward Will Hayward continues to be linked with the Princes Park club, given he previously explored a move to Victoria before re-signing last year.
The pair are both contracted for at least the next three years, although Hayward has a deal at Sydney until the end of 2029.
Elsewhere, the Blues have traded in Liam Reidy from Fremantle, and will work through the next few days to land Campbell Chesser (West Coast) and Buku Khamis (Western Bulldogs).
As for Sydney, they welcomed Malcolm Rosas to their side from Gold Coast, but are set to farewell Jack Buller, as he intends to join Collingwood.
