I have on pretty good authority from one connection at Hawthorn that Beau Dowler has expressed his desire to join Carlton. I thought it was far fetched when I heard it myself. Apparently, he has a few very close mates at Carlton (don't know who??)
Of course, this is not the main reason for him wanting to leave Hawthorn. He is supposedly a fair way off getting a gig at the Hawks....who knows he may think he'd be a chance to crack it at Carlton. I'm not really sure if he is a decent player or not but he was a top-10 draft pick a few years ago.
Supposedly Carlton has NOT pursued him whatsoever and it has ALL been initiated by Dowler himself. Might be interesting to see what happens during trade week.....