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Carlton general manager of football operations Grant Williams says the club is rapt to gain the services of former Fremantle forward Troy Longmuir and West Coast midfielder Callum Chambers.
Williams said the Blues couldn't wait to get the duo over from Western Australia, with Chambers returning to his native state and Longmuir, a Sandgroper, back in Victoria after spending his first two seasons at Melbourne.
"We've spoken to Troy and he's very keen to join Carlton and has been for quite a while now and we think we can provide him with the opportunities he wants," Williams told Sportal at Optus Oval on Friday.
"We were keen to get Callum across. He's got some pace and he kicks the ball very well. We're moving to the MCG and Telstra Dome. His pace and his skills could certainly add to us and that was ultimately our aim at the end."
Williams indicated some of the more noticeable deals done during the trade period allowed Carlton to move in on some subtle, yet important exchanges.
"There was so much else happening with some of the bigger deals and we were quietly confident and waiting in the background and fortunately for us, we were able to pull both of those guys over the line," Williams said.
"We were involved in a few (other talks) and what's happened, happened, and what didn't, it's not worth really talking about at the moment, suffice to say that we were trying our hardest all week.
"As it is, we're really happy to be still picking at selection number nine and selection number 25 (and we are in the) first two rounds of the draft for the first time in two years, so we're absolutely rapt that we'll be able to get some young talent in to also join Callum and Troy and the rest of our list."
Chambers told westcoasteagles.com.au that he was disappointed to leave the club, but was looking forward to being part of a successful team at Carlton.
"I have spent the whole of my adult life with the West Coast Eagles, so the club will always be important to me. I would like to thank all of those people who have given me so much support over the years," Chambers said.
Williams said the Blues couldn't wait to get the duo over from Western Australia, with Chambers returning to his native state and Longmuir, a Sandgroper, back in Victoria after spending his first two seasons at Melbourne.
"We've spoken to Troy and he's very keen to join Carlton and has been for quite a while now and we think we can provide him with the opportunities he wants," Williams told Sportal at Optus Oval on Friday.
"We were keen to get Callum across. He's got some pace and he kicks the ball very well. We're moving to the MCG and Telstra Dome. His pace and his skills could certainly add to us and that was ultimately our aim at the end."
Williams indicated some of the more noticeable deals done during the trade period allowed Carlton to move in on some subtle, yet important exchanges.
"There was so much else happening with some of the bigger deals and we were quietly confident and waiting in the background and fortunately for us, we were able to pull both of those guys over the line," Williams said.
"We were involved in a few (other talks) and what's happened, happened, and what didn't, it's not worth really talking about at the moment, suffice to say that we were trying our hardest all week.
"As it is, we're really happy to be still picking at selection number nine and selection number 25 (and we are in the) first two rounds of the draft for the first time in two years, so we're absolutely rapt that we'll be able to get some young talent in to also join Callum and Troy and the rest of our list."
Chambers told westcoasteagles.com.au that he was disappointed to leave the club, but was looking forward to being part of a successful team at Carlton.
"I have spent the whole of my adult life with the West Coast Eagles, so the club will always be important to me. I would like to thank all of those people who have given me so much support over the years," Chambers said.
