Will Setterfield is expected to be at Essendon by the end of the trade period, according to multiple reports.
The 24-year-old Blue spent most of 2022 on the fringe for Carlton but played 13 games as a big-bodied midfielder. He's without a contract for 2023.
All up, he’s played 55 games for the Blues since being traded from GWS and is now destined for a third AFL club.
The Herald Sun’s Jay Clark is reporting Carlton – despite being open to keeping Settlefield – is now expected to let him go. A trade is likely to centre around a late draft pick.
Essendon and Carlton in fresh talks about a deal for Will Setterfield.
— Jay Clark (@ClarkyHeraldSun) October 7, 2022
Bombers missed out on Jack Bowes but could still land a big-bodied midfielder on the cheap.https://t.co/lFAYOJvHuv
Essendon has picks 42 and 62 this year which could be used in the trade, as well as all its picks next year.
Meanwhile, Seven News’ Mitch Cleary believes trade talks are set to “elevate” over the weekend given Essendon’s “strong interest” in the tough Blue.
Essendon has strong interest in Carlton midfielder Will Setterfield who remains out of contract with the Blues.
— Mitch Cleary (@cleary_mitch) October 7, 2022
Talks progress between the Bombers and the Setterfield camp but it’s one that’s set to elevate over the weekend @7NewsMelbourne
Including his one game as an unused medical substitute, Setterfield averaged 17 disposals and 2.5 inside 50s per appearance in 2022.