Darcy Lang will depart Simonds Stadium after a trade was agreed to with the Carlton Football Club on Thursday.

Geelong has attained Carlton’s pick 58 in 2017 and fourth round pick in 2018 in exchange for Lang and a fourth round pick in 2018.

Lang, a product of Colac was selected at pick 16 in the 2013 national draft. The 21-year-old played 44 games for the Cats over four seasons.

Geelong’s General Manager of Football Simon Lloyd thanked Lang for his contribution and wished him well for the future.

“We respect Darcy’s decision to follow greater opportunities at the Carlton Football Club and we wish him every success,” Lloyd said.

“Darcy has been a fantastic contributor to our football club over his time here. He was a respected member of the club and a popular teammate.

“We see this trade as satisfying the best interests of both the Geelong Football Club and Darcy.”

The final day of the trade period also saw Geelong complete a trade with the Richmond Football Club.

Geelong traded pick 53 in 2017 in exchange for Richmond’s third round pick in 2018.

“This trade with Richmond provides us with greater flexibility for the 2018 draft and assists our future planning,” Lloyd said.