Blues delist three but offer duo the opportunity to train on for SSP spot

Carlton has today delisted three players with Jack Carroll, Sam Durdin and Matt Carroll not offered contracts for the 2025 season.

While Jack Carroll departs the club entirely, both Durdin and Matt Carroll have been offered the opportunity to win a list spot for 2025 during the pre-season supplemental selection period (SSP).

Jack Carroll, who was taken with pick No. 41 in the 2020 Draft, played 21 games for the Blues including 15 in 2024.

Durdin, a 2022 Mid-season pick, played two senior games for the Blues, while Matt Carroll, a 2023 rookie pick, never made a senior appearance for the club.

Carlton list boss Nick Austin thanked the trio for their efforts and wished Jack Carroll well for the next opportunity in his career which could come at another AFL club as a delisted free agent.

“Jack leaves the football club with lifelong friendships, which is a testament to the positive contribution he made to the group during his four seasons with us and we wish him well for the next opportunity in his career,” Austin said via a statement.

“Sam and Matt had their challenges with injury this year but we have admired their resilience to keep fronting up. While both players have not been offered new playing contracts to this point, they have both been invited to train with the squad and push for a spot on the playing list during the upcoming pre-season.”