Carlton have secured GWS Giants midfielder Lachie Whitfield during the AFL trade period, with the deal confirmed on 13 October 2026. Five picks were exchanged in the transaction.

Whitfield has been a loyal and consistent Giant over his career and is regarded as one of the competition's more consistent midfielders. He brings plenty of experience to a Carlton midfield that has been building steadily in recent seasons.

His move to Carlton stands out as one of the bigger trades of the 2026 period. The Giants will hold on to the five picks as compensation for losing a player who served the club well at the highest level.

For Carlton, landing a midfielder of Whitfield's standing is a real boost heading into the next campaign. The deal reflects the club's ambition as they push up the ladder in 2027.