THE Carlton Football Club can confirm that five players will not have their contracts renewed for the 2020 season.

The Club has informed Jarrod Garlett, Matthew Lobbe, Patrick Kerr, Angus Schumacher and rookie Kym Lebois that they will not be retained beyond 2019, joining retired pair Dale Thomas and Alex Fasolo in departing the Club.

Lobbe has been a terrific influence on the young playing group since arriving at Ikon Park from Port Adelaide for pick No.95 during the 2017 NAB AFL Trade Period. In his first season at the Club, the ruckman received the 2018 Best Clubman award.

Garlett played 13 games in the Navy Blue since being selected with pick No.78 in the 2017 National Draft after initially beginning his career at the Gold Coast Suns. Schumacher was also taken at pick No.70 that year and went on to make his debut for the Club in Round 20 of this season against the Eagles.

Kerr played four games during his three seasons with the Blues after being taken as a fourth-round selection in 2016, while Kym Lebois did not make a senior appearance during his three years on the rookie list.

Carlton Head of Football Brad Lloyd expressed the Club’s gratitude to all five players for their service.

“All five players made their own, unique contributions during their time and we would like to thank them all for what they have given to our football club,” Lloyd said.

“They are all quality people who were willing to do whatever they could for Carlton and because of that, they will always be welcome at Ikon Park.

“We wish them all the very best for the future.”