Trade talk: Could contracted Blue sign for a fourth different club?

Blake Acres could quite possibly be a player to watch this trade period.

Despite being contracted with Carlton until the end of 2027, there is a chance the 29-year-old could end up at a fourth AFL club.

SEN’s Tom Morris suggests that the former St Kilda and Fremantle wingman is a possibility to move on from the Blues at season’s end with some rival clubs showing interest.

“Blake Acres is a talking point and he’s a talking point because he has two years remaining on his contract,” Morris said on SEN Mornings.

“He had a fantastic 2023, he’s already been at three clubs. He’s no certainty to be at the Blues next year.

“I think the Blues are aware of the fact that there’s some interest out there for him. I think he’s got interest in playing senior football elsewhere.

“I also think rival clubs are keen to talk to him and find out whether he can fit in. I’m not suggesting he’s going to be a world-beater wherever the goes, but getting a 29-year-old who has been largely injury-free - aside from one pre-season - who can play both a defence and attacking wing role bodes well.

“Don’t be surprised if Blake Acres comes up in trade discussions at the end of the year and don’t be surprised if he finds a fourth club which is remarkable.”

Acres was drafted by St Kilda in 2013 before playing 75 games for the Saints. He moved to Fremantle in late 2019 and played 45 games for the Dockers.

Since shifting to Carlton in late 2023, Acres has played 62 games in navy blue including 14 in 2025.