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Swan makes free agency request to join Carlton

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Gleeson, M. (2026, September 23). Swan makes free agency request to join Carlton. The Sydney Morning Herald. https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/swan-makes-free-agency-request-to-join-carlton-20260923-p60zuk.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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The Sydney Morning Herald · collected 2026-09-23 · by Michael Gleeson

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Joel Amartey, a 27-year-old forward from the Sydney Swans, has requested to become an unrestricted free agent to join the Carlton Football Club. In a statement, the Swans acknowledged his desire and thanked him for his contributions, which include playing 76 games and scoring 114 goals since he was drafted in 2018. The AFL will determine compensation details during the October trade period. This move reverses last year's transfer of Carlton forward Charlie Curnow to Sydney.
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Joel Amartey, a Sydney Swans forward, has officially requested to join the Carlton Football Club as an unrestricted free agent effective in October. The Swans confirmed his decision with gratitude for his contributions since he was drafted by them with pick 28 ahead of the 2018 season. Amartey, who is now 27 years old, has played a total of 76 games and scored 114 goals for the Swans. This move reverses last year's trade where Carlton forward Charlie Curnow was traded to Sydney. The AFL will finalize details on any compensation between clubs during the upcoming free agency period in October.

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Carlton Swans Sydney The Sydney Swans the Carlton Football Club

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Swans ORG · 3× Sydney GPE · 3× Carlton ORG · 2× Joel Amartey PERSON · 2× The Sydney Swans ORG · 2× AFL ORG · 1× Amartey PERSON · 1× Charlie Curnow PERSON · 1× the Carlton Football Club ORG · 1×

Narrative

“The Sydney Swans have been informed by Joel Amartey that he intends to exercise his rights as an unrestricted free agent and join the Carlton Football Club,” the Swans said in a statement on Wednesday.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-23
🔮 The AFL will confirm the suitable free agency compensation to be received during the trade and free agency period in October.”
2026-09-23 · The Sydney Morning Herald
Swan makes free agency request to join Carlton · assertive framing

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Sydney forward Joel Amartey has officially told the Swans he wants to move to Carlton as a free agent. asserted
he → tell → agent
“The Sydney Swans have been informed by Joel Amartey that he intends to exercise his rights as an unrestricted free agent and join the Carlton Football Club,” the Swans said in a statement on Wednesday. asserted
Swans → inform → Wednesday
“The Sydney Swans thank him for his contribution to the club. asserted
Swans → thank → club
The AFL will confirm the suitable free agency compensation to be received during the trade and free agency period in October.” asserted
AFL → confirm → October
Amartey, 27, was drafted to Sydney with pick 28 in the rookie draft ahead of the 2018 season. asserted
Amartey → draft → season
He has played 76 games and kicked 114 goals for the Swans. asserted
He → play → Swans
The move comes 12 months after Carlton forward Charlie Curnow was traded to Sydney. asserted
Curnow → come → Sydney
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