SYDNEY has emerged as the circuit breaker in a deal to send Adelaide forward Mitch McGovern to Carlton, with the trade set to be finalised with the AFL on Wednesday.
AFL.com.au understands Carlton and Adelaide reached a breakthrough in talks over McGovern on Tuesday night, with the official paperwork set to be lodged imminently.
As part of the deal, the Blues will send picks No.26 and 28 to the Swans in exchange for pick 13.
That earlier draft selection will then be sent to the Crows in exchange for McGovern, along with the rights to mature-aged SANFL prospect Shane McAdam.
Future picks could also be traded between the three parties in order to ensure the deal gets over the line.
The acquisition of two second-round picks will also assist Sydney to match a bid for highly touted Academy prospect Nick Blakey who has nominated the Swans as his club of choice.
The combined value of picks No.26 and 28 in the AFL Draft Point Index equates to a traditional pick 10.
McGovern, 23, requested a trade to Ikon Park last month, despite extending his contract at Adelaide through to the end of 2020 in August last year.
He played a total of 48 games for the Crows, kicking 67 goals
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