MELBOURNE announced on Wednesday that it had reached an in principle agreement with Carlton to trade Brock McLean for their first round draft pick (No.11 overall) in this year's NAB AFL National Draft.

McLean met with Melbourne officials on Monday and informed them of his request to be traded from the club.

The agreement with Carlton is subject to the completion of medical screenings and the finalisation of paperwork during the exchange period, which starts on 5 October.

Melbourne list manager Tim Harrington said the deal seemed like a fair outcome for both clubs.

“It is very disappointing to lose a player of Brock’s calibre," Harrington said. "Once Brock made this decision it was important that we secured a commensurate trade and this has been achieved.

“We are now in a very strong position at the National Draft with four selections inside the top 18, all before any other clubs’ second selections have occurred.

"In the context of the last uncompromised draft for a number of years, this represents an outstanding opportunity to further build and develop our young playing list.”

McLean, who has played 94 games with the Dees and was runner-up in last year's best and fairest, said he felt like the move from Melbourne was the best thing for his football career.

“While it has been an extremely tough decision as I have given the club my all, I am confident it is the right one for both parties," McLean said.