Carlton will be entitled to a draft pick as compensation for losing Liam Jones, reports The Age’s Jake Niall.
It’s understood that given Jones spent eight years with Carlton, the 31-year-old will now be deemed a free agent, leading to the Blues receiving compensation if he joins a new club after this season.
SEN’s Sam Edmund reported earlier on Friday Jones had chosen the Western Bulldog as his preferred destination for the 2023 season and will sign on a three-year deal.
Depending on the size of the contract, the Blues will be granted a pick in this year’s draft.
However, it’s unlikely Carlton will be given a high draft pick based on Jones’ age.
The ruling is set to pave the way for Jones to join the club of his choice in the upcoming trade period.
Jones retired in 2021 but changes to the vaccination requirements across both AFL and AFLW have allowed the intercepting defender to return to the fold.