Carlton's 1-4 year players have kicked off their pre-season training at Ikon Park today, with another new face among the team.

The Blues have strengthened their ruck stocks by signing former Gold Coast tall Daniel Gorringe.

After five years with the Suns the 23-year-old was looking for a fresh start in 2016 and has been signed by Carlton as a delisted free agent.

When Gorringe was recruited to Gold Coast in 2010 he was touted as the best junior ruckman in the draft, having just been named in the Under 18 All-Australian team.

Since making his debut in Round 3, 2011 v Western Bulldogs, the pick 10 has played 22 senior games for the Suns.

Standing at 200cm tall, the South Australian product will no doubt aid Matthew Kreuzer, Cameron Wood and fellow new recruit Andrew Phillips.

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Carlton’s General Manager of List Management and Strategy Stephen Silvagni says he’s pleased Gorringe will call Ikon Park home in 2016.

“To bring in another young talent who is eager and hungry for more senior opportunities only strengthens our playing list,” Silvagni said.

“Daniel has an excellent leap and the ability to move around the ground is a mark of his athleticism, and the fact he’s already had five years of AFL-system experience is a real bonus.”

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Gorringe joins Carlton’s list of new young recruits including Sam Kerridge (Adelaide), Lachie Plowman (GWS), Jed Lamb (GWS), Liam Sumner (GWS) and Andrew Phillips (GWS).

Stay tuned to the Carlton website for the latest updates on pre-season training.

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