Carlton sought extensive feedback from key players before allowing talented forward/midfielder Elijah Hollands to be offered a shot at reclaiming his position on the list.
The Blues’ football department consulted with players before inviting Hollands, who had been delisted, to return and compete for his position as listed player, according to two club sources, speaking anonymously.
Elijah Hollands is contracted for 2026 but may not be offered a list spot.Credit: AFL Photos
Hollands, who is contracted for 2026, is a talented player who has had issues with behaviour, and was traded from the Gold Coast Suns to join his brother Ollie at the end of 2023.
The Carlton decision-makers would only invite him back as a “train-on” player – with a view to offering him a list spot – on the condition that this step was supported by a contingent of teammates.
Hollands is competing with forward Will White, according to the club, for a vacancy as a supplementary list player (supplementary selection period, or SSP). His position on the list is not a fait accompli, as some have suggested, according to a club source.
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The Blues could open up a further spot on their list if they decide to place injured youngster Harry O’Farrell on the inactive list. O’Farrell suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament back in August and will miss a hefty chunk of the 2026 season.
Carlton football boss Chris Davies told a fan forum that the Blues wanted to see more from Hollands and White before making a call on whether they re-joined the playing list.
Hollands’ 2026 salary has already been accounted for in Carlton’s 2025 cap because he was delisted, so the Blues are not under financial pressure to re-list him.
