CARLTON AFLW forward Brooke Walker has informed the Club of her decision to be a dual-athlete, signing with the Parramatta Eels for their upcoming season.

Walker is still under contract at Carlton and will commence pre-season training with the Game Changers until the NRLW season begins.

The 27-year-old is expected to miss the first two to three weeks of the upcoming AFLW season as she competes in the NRLW competition.

Walker previously competed in touch football and rugby union before making the transition to AFLW with Carlton in 2019.

Walker said she is extremely thankful to Carlton for allowing her to participate in the NRLW competition while still under contract at the Blues.

“I’m extremely grateful to Carlton for accepting my wish to seek NRLW opportunities and balance the commitments of two elite sports,” Walker said.

“My primary focus is starting pre-season at IKON Park with my teammates in the coming weeks. I am committed to Carlton and will bring my all as we prepare for the season and again upon my return to the Game Changers during the season.

“I can’t thank the Club enough for accepting my decision. They have certainly been accommodating and I look forward to repaying their faith with absolute commitment when I’m able to return during the season later this year.”

Carlton General Manager of Women’s Football Brett Munro says that since Walker’s decision the Club had worked with her to come to a mutual arrangement.

“Brooke came to us with her interest to explore NRLW opportunities and we have been able to come to an arrangement that lets her participate in both codes,” Munro said.

“Brooke will still be with us for the start of pre-season training, and we look forward to her return to our program once she has completed her NRLW commitments.”