Carlton hope that Fremantle list manager Brad Lloyd will start as their new head of football as soon as possible.

The Dockers confirmed late on Tuesday that Lloyd, who has been at Fremantle for more than a decade, will depart for Carlton soon, although the exact time frame remains unkown.

While the club said in a statement that they and Lloyd had a "mutually agreed notice period," it's understood that Carlton want Lloyd to be part of their trade and drafting team for the upcoming off-season.

“Brad has made a significant contribution to Fremantle during his 11 seasons at the club,” said Dockers CEO Steve Rosich.