FREMANTLE midfielder Josh Carr advised senior coach Mark Harvey and general manager of football operations Chris Bond on Saturday that he wishes to be traded back to Port Adelaide.

Carr, 28, who was recruited from Port Adelaide in 2005, has played 83 games for Fremantle.

Bond said that the club was disappointed by Carr's decision.

He said that Carr, a member of the leadership group, was a required player and a key element in Fremantle's plans for 2009.

"The club made a significant investment four years ago to bring Josh back to Perth, so obviously we are disappointed," Bond said.