Carlton, St Kilda and Brisbane make final AFL list culls

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 06:32 · Archive

Carlton has delisted fan favourite Adam Saad after six seasons as other clubs make final list changes.

Carlton has delisted Adam Saad, a fan favourite defender who played 219 games for the club across six seasons. Saad had previously played for Gold Coast Suns and Essendon. He produced his best season in 2022, earning All Australian honours, but played only three times in 2026 as Billy Wilson rose through the ranks. His departure came after Carlton traded in halfback Lachie Whitfield.

Saad, known for his booming left-foot kick that prompted Carlton fans to 'woof' when he prepared to kick, said he was grateful for his time at the club. 'The woof became something really special to me, and I want to say a huge thank you to all the Carlton community for embracing me from day one,' he said.

St Kilda cut Jack Carroll, 23, after 15 games at Moorabbin. Carroll had previously played 21 games for Carlton before joining the Saints as a delisted free agent. 'Decisions such as these are always tough to make at this time of year,' St Kilda general manager Lenny Hayes said.

Brisbane delisted Darragh Joyce and Luke Beecken. Joyce, from Ireland, had played 14 matches across four seasons, whilst Beecken made just one appearance. The delistings come ahead of next month's national draft, the last to be held without Tasmania.

How it is being reported

• AFL 2027: Carlton, St Kilda and Brisbane make list culls, North Melbourne offer one-year chanceA fan favourite has finished up at Carlton as other clubs make final list culls ahead of the last draft without Tasmania.The West Australian · 22 Oct, 06:02
• AFL 2027: Carlton, St Kilda and Brisbane make list culls, North Melbourne offer one-year chanceA fan favourite has finished up at Carlton as other clubs make final list culls ahead of the last draft without Tasmania.Perth Now · 22 Oct, 06:02

In this story: Adam Saad · Carlton · St Kilda · Brisbane · Billy Wilson · Lachie Whitfield · Jack Carroll · Darragh Joyce

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