Carlton is at the front of the queue for Fremantle’s Blake Acres.

That is according to Western Australian journalist Kim Hagdorn who is reporting that the Blues have “jumped to the front of the race” for the Dockers wingman.

Acres, 26, is out of contract this year and is yet to re-sign with Freo as Victorian clubs circle.

Hagdorn says other clubs are offering the former Saint lengthier and more lucrative contracts than the Dockers which could lead to his exit.

“Blake Acres looks more likely to take a deal elsewhere,” Hagdorn said on SEN WA Drive.

“There’s several deals on offer, three and some of four years, for Blake Acres to leave Fremantle.

“He could well be going to Carlton. They’ve jumped to the front of the race for Blake Acres.”

Acres has been in superb form in 2022, enjoying arguably a career-best season on the wing.

Austin is combing the country to improve the wing position.

Port's Amon was on our radar till he was asking too much

Crow's Lachie Sholl, I suspect still on our radar.

Now we have added Freo's Blake Acres to Austin's list of wing possibilities



https://www.sen.com.au/news/2022/08/19/blues-jump-to-the-front-of-the-race-for-freo-wingman/

A 6 foot wingman would be nice. Acres is 191cm or 6'2"

I feel Austin and Voss are clear of the holes on our list and will fill some this year's Trade/ Draft/DFA period.

You are really underrating Acres

He has really measured up this year.