Jordan Clark in action during round three.Credit:Getty Images
Elsewhere,Carlton are set to land a third rival player over the trade/free agency period after fringe Western Bulldogs tall Lewis Young requested a trade to the Blues.
The South Australian,22,played 24 games in five seasons for the Dogs including nine this season but was dropped midway through the finals series after being shuffled around the field by coach Luke Beveridge.
Lewis Young in the thick of it during round 23.Credit:Getty Images
Out-of-contract,Young should find his way to Ikon Park for a late pick or pick swap. The Blues,having already gained George Hewett as a free agent from Sydney,will also acquire Adam Cerra from Fremantle by handing over their first selection (currently pick No. 6) and perhaps with some other shuffling. Sources indicated on Monday that that deal should be relatively straightforward compared to the one involving Clark.
Another deal shaping as complicated is that of Jordan Dawson,the South Australian wingman who wants to get from Sydney to Adelaide.
The Swans have indicated they believe Dawson is worth a top five selection,but the Crows are unwilling to part with their first pick (currently No. 4). The Swans would be keen for Port Adelaide to get back involved in a deal for Dawson,who chose to head to the Crows over their cross-town rivals,but industry sources consider that unlikely.