<h2>Jack Silvagni to Leave Carlton after 10 Seasons as a Free Agent - Quick Hands Summary:</h2> <p>-Jack Silvagni confirms departure from Carlton after 10 seasons, exercising unrestricted free agency</p> <p>-The 27-year-old forward is weighing up four-year offers from Collingwood and Western Bulldogs</p> <p>-Carlton loses another key player, with Tom De Koning also expected to depart for St Kilda</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Jack Silvagni will end his decade-long career at Carlton, confirming his departure as an unrestricted free agent in August 2025.</p> <p>It’s a move that signals the end of an era at the football club, bringing the end of the Silvagni name and legacy that has spanned three generations and over 40 years of connection to the club.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Silvagni Dynasty Ends at Princes Park</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The famous Silvagni name will no longer grace Carlton's team sheet after Jack Silvagni officially announced his intention to leave the Blues. The 27-year-old forward's departure marks the end of a remarkable family legacy at Princes Park, with his father Stephen and grandfather Serge both considered legends of the Carlton Football Club.</p> <p>Silvagni has spent 10 seasons in the navy blue, but will now explore opportunities elsewhere as an unrestricted free agent. The versatile forward expressed gratitude for his time at Carlton whilst acknowledging the difficulty of his decision.</p> <p>"Whilst the decision was not easy to leave the football club, I felt the time was right to explore another opportunity," Silvagni said in an official club statement. "I want to say a huge thank you to everyone at the club for their support during my time there. I sincerely appreciate the opportunity this club has given me and my family."</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Free Agency Battle Heats Up</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Both Collingwood and the Western Bulldogs have emerged as frontrunners for Silvagni's signature, with reports suggesting both clubs have tabled four-year contracts. The competition for the forward's services highlights his value in the current AFL market, particularly as a reliable target who can play both forward and defensive roles.</p> <p>Carlton's list manager Nick Austin confirmed the club made genuine efforts to retain Silvagni but respected his right to explore other options as an unrestricted free agent.</p> <p>"We made it really clear to Jack that we wanted him to remain a Carlton person; however, as an unrestricted free agent, Jack had a right to meet with a number of clubs and as a result has made his decision to pursue other opportunities," Austin explained.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Blues Face Exodus of Key Personnel</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Silvagni's departure compounds Carlton's personnel challenges heading into the trade period, with ruckman Tom De Koning also expected to join St Kilda. The dual departures represent significant losses for the Blues, who will need to address these gaps through the upcoming trade, free agency, and draft periods.</p> <p>Austin remained optimistic about Carlton's position despite the departures, emphasising the club's commitment to making decisions that prioritise their long-term interests.</p> <p>"As we head into the upcoming trade, free agency, and draft period, this affords us a number of options as we approach this time of year, and we will continue to make decisions that put the interests of the Carlton Football Club first and foremost," he stated.</p> <p>The Blues will now turn their attention to identifying suitable replacements and managing their salary cap effectively as they prepare for another tilt at premiership success.</p>