AFLRATINGS NEWS: Ben Ainsworth has been traded to Carlton.
The trade was completed on Friday between Carlton, Port Adelaide and Gold Coast.
“Ben fits the profile of player we have been going after this trade period, in both age and experience, with Ben to complement our emerging small forward group,”
“His impact in the forward half speaks for itself. He’s dynamic and exciting, smart around goals and with a natural forward craft who has shown a consistent ability to play his role week in and week out over a long period of time.” Carlton Head of List Management Nick Austin.
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Ainsworth was selected at pick 4 in the 2016 AFL Draft by Gold Coast.
He has played 158 career games for the Suns.
TRADE DEATILS
Carlton receive: Ben Ainsworth, pick 67
Port Adelaide: Corey Durdin, 2026 2nd Rd
Gold Coast receive: Pick 29
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