Carlton star Chris Yarran did not attend the Blues' best-and-fairest count on Thursday night.

The Blues confirmed on Thursday Yarran was at home in Perth with family and had informed the club that he would not attend the John Nicholls Medal at Crown Palladium.

Go get 'em Tiger: Chris Yarran is no longer a Blue. Credit:Getty Images

A Blues spokesman said: "Players went on leave last Wednesday and Chris informed the club of his wish to be in Perth with his family."

Yarran is contracted for next season but is expected to be traded in the upcoming exchange period with Richmond favoured to win his services.