Darcy Lang Biography

Carlton has delists Ben Silvagni, Darcy Lang, Hugh Goddard and Finbar O'Dwyer.

"Darcy, Hugh, Ben and Finbar worked hard on the field and were valued members of the playing group off it during their time at the club," Carlton football boss Brad Lloyd said in a statement.

"We thank each of them for their dedication to Carlton and wish them nothing but the best for the future."

Carlton secures Geelong youngster Darcy Lang for pick No.58 and a swap of future fourth-round picks.

Darcy Lang's willingness to move from Geelong is based purely on his desire for increased opportunities in the midfield, according to his manager Scott Lucas.

"In a perfect world, he'd continue to live in Geelong – he's really loved his time there at that club – but midfield opportunities haven't been as forthcoming as he would have liked," Lucas told NAB AFL Trade Radio.

"They are bringing in one of the best midfielders of all-time (Ablett), so if you think it's going to get any easier to push into the midfield, I think that's possibly not the case."

Darcy Lang is weighing his options after touring North Melbourne's facilities.

Lang is reportedly seeking greater midfield opportunities and is keen to stay in Victoria.

"Darcy's got a decision to make. Geelong are keen to retain (him) and he's also met with a couple (of clubs) and we'll work through this week," Lang's manager Scott Lucas told SEN radio.

"What I will say is the (Thursday) deadline means that it will go all up to the wire."

The manager of Darcy Lang has confirmed Gold Coast's interest in the Geelong midfielder, who could become a bargaining chip in the Cats' move to get Gary Ablett home.

Lang, 21, is out of contract after 44 games since he was drafted in the first round (pick No.16 overall) in 2013.

He's from the Geelong region and had a positive semi-final after a mid-season fractured fibula, but has been encouraged to contemplate the rival "considerable interest" in him with the Cats yet to offer security.

"Right now, we have a player that doesn't have a contract offer in front of him," Lang's manager Scott Lucas told NAB AFL Trade Radio.

"We can't just sit and wait for a potential offer, we need to survey the landscape strongly and present a set of options to Darcy, which is the same for all players."

Darcy Lang will be sidelined for several weeks with a fractured fibula suffered against Fremantle.

The 21-year-old was thought to have aggravated a shin injury however further scans revealed a crack in the fibula.

Darcy Lang is named the round 21 NAB Rising Star nominee after running himself ragged collecting 16 disposals during the Cats' draw against the Saints.

Lang says he has formed a tight bond with Cats veteran Steve Johnson who has been one of his mentors this season.

"I've worked with Stevie closely this year, just on forward positioning and running patterns and things like that," Lang said.

"He's been pretty good for me, learning the snappers and a couple of other things as well."

Darcy Lang signs a new two-year deal with Geelong.

"(I'm) over the moon, it's something that you want to be, a one-club player and I'm very happy to be signing on for two more years," Lang said.

Darcy Lang makes his AFL debut for Geelong at Kardinia Park with 7 disposals (5 kicks and 2 handballs), 2 marks, 6 tackles and a goal in a 96-point win over St Kilda.

The Cats select Darcy Lang with pick No.16 despite the youngster having suffered a broken leg and dislocated ankle at the under-18 championships.

"As soon as it happened, I was very disappointed. I thought, 'This could be it.' I might not get another chance," Lang said.

"But once I'd had all the scans, the doctors said I would make a full recovery. I just needed to be patient.

"I was in a bit of shock when my name was read out. I was hoping to be drafted in the 30s, so I didn't know what to do. I just sat on the couch and took it all in."