SEN news breaker Sam McClure believes that a Geelong youngster has spurned significant interest from North Melbourne and chosen Carlton as his next club.
The journalist for The Age says out-of-contract Cats forward Darcy Lang will announce his intention to join the Blues in coming days, leaving his current side after four seasons at the Cattery.
“Darcy Lang is moving closer to the exit doors at Geelong footy club and my understanding is that Carlton lead the race there,” McClure told SEN Breakfast.
“He has toured North Melbourne and met them a couple of times. He’s also met with the Carlton footy club and I think that Carlton are in the box seat to gain his services for next year.”
Lang was recruited with pick 16 in the 2013 AFL National Draft, and had 44 games and kicked 31 goals for the Cats.
However the small forward is seeking greater playing time at a new club, having had limited opportunities with Geelong this season after suffering a shin injury in Round 14.
However he returned to play in the club’s final two matches of the season, impressing in their semi-final win over Sydney with 24 disposals and seven score involvements.
Tim Watson believes the youngster will make a significant impact at the Blues should he move there.
“He is not a big name in this game, Darcy Lang, but he is a very good player,” he said.
“What we saw him play in the finals, that game he played at the MCG, he showed that he has a lot of football left in him.”