Cerra aims to join a blue ribbon group

MIDFIELDER Adam Cerra will ride shotgun alongside Patrick Cripps and Sam Walsh for Carlton next season after officially requesting a trade to Ikon Park.

Cerra (pictured) chose the Blues over Melbourne and formally told the clubs on Wednesday

As News Corp reported, Sydney free agent George Hewett will also move to the Blues in a bid to upgrade the midfield unit for new coach Michael Voss in 2022.

Carlton and Fremantle will continue negotiations over a trade deal to send Cerra, a silky playmaker, to Carlton in a swap that is certain to include the Blues’ pick No.6.

The Dockers may also ask for a secondary pick for the man who has blossomed in purple since he was taken with pick No.5 in the 2017 national draft.

The 21-year-old has played 76 games and finished third in the club’s best and fairest last year.

Fremantle football manager Peter

Bell said the Dockers wanted fair compensation for the young star playmaker.

“Earlier today Adam informed us that Carlton is his club of preference to continue his AFL career,” Bell said.

“We’ll now begin negotiations with Carlton to ensure that our club receives adequate compensation for a player of Adam’s quality and character.”

Carlton midfielder Sam PetrevskiSeton wants a fresh start at West Coast next season.