FORMER first-round draft pick Campbell Chesser is on his way to Carlton after four seasons at West Coast.
The 22-year-old was traded to the Blues in exchange for pick No.41, signing a two-year deal.
Chesser, taken with pick No.14 in the 2021 draft, battled a series of injuries during his time with the Eagles, playing 36 games including the last four of 2025.
“We are so pleased to have attracted Campbell to Ikon Park,” Carlton head of list management Nick Austin said.
“The club is very optimistic about the future of Campbell at Carlton. Overcoming an ankle injury late in the year, the form he displayed at the end of the season showed us he has the quality and class to perform at the elite level.
“With explosive speed and endurance, his outside run is a clear standout in his game, with the ability to quickly transition to both ends of the ground – all traits that will perfectly complement our side.
“We think he will have a lot to learn from our established midfield group, led by our leaders Patrick Cripps and Sam Walsh, and we look forward to seeing them take Campbell under their wing and he gets to work from day one of pre-season.”
Chesser rejected a new two-year deal with West Coast to return home to Victoria.
He will add speed and skill in the middle as the Blues look to rebound from a disappointing season.
“We are disappointed to lose Campbell after investing four years into his development, but he expressed his desire to return to Victoria and we wish him well,” Eagles head of list management and recruiting Matt Clarke said.
“Adding another second round draft pick adds to our already strong hand in this year’s draft and provides us with more flexibility and options.”
