Charlie Curnow Denies Trade Speculation
Charlie Curnow has denied AFL trade speculation, stating he will play for Carlton next year.
The 28-year-old forward has been linked to Gold Coast, Sydney, and Geelong.
Curnow told reporters after the Blues' 13.7 (85) to 9.7 (61) defeat to Hawthorn that he wants to stay at Carlton.
He has another four years left on his lucrative deal with the club.
Blues coach Michael Voss said Curnow's future had not been a talking point internally.
Curnow rubbished reports he had told the club he is keen to explore his options.
The star forward has kicked 32 goals in 18 games this year.
Curnow urged Carlton supporters to stay the course despite the team's slide down the ladder.
He appreciated the frustration fans are feeling but asked them to grow with the team.
The Blues will miss the finals for the first time since 2022, sitting 12th with a 7-12 record.
Curnow had a brief moment of enjoyment after the Hawthorn loss, when retiring stalwart Sam Docherty and 200-game defender Jacob Weitering were chaired off.
The speculation about Curnow's future started with little chatters and snowballed from there.
AFL great Nick Riewoldt asked how the whispers started and why the talk was so detailed.
7NEWS chief AFL reporter Mitch Cleary said things snowballed after informal talks.
Curnow is adamant that he's never suggested or insisted on a trade out of Carlton.
He will be staying at the football club for the foreseeable future.
The Blues are trying hard to turn their season around.
Curnow tried to find his feet after undergoing knee and ankle surgeries during the pre-season.
That probably lingered around at the start of the season for him.
As a team, they haven't really found their feet either.
Curnow feels like something good will happen if the fans stick with them.
He wants to have a crack for the supporters.
Curnow is a two-time Coleman Medal winner.
He is committed to playing for Carlton next year.
The club is looking to bounce back from a horror season.
Curnow's denial of trade speculation is a boost for the Blues.
The team is looking to grow and have fun with their supporters.
Curnow's future is secure at Carlton.
He is looking forward to playing for the club next year.
The Blues are sitting 12th on the ladder with a 7-12 record.
Curnow's commitment is a positive sign for the club.
He is urging fans to stay the course.
The team is trying hard to turn their season around.
Curnow is a key player for the Blues.
He has another four years left on his deal.
The speculation about his future is over.
Curnow is staying at Carlton.