Collins, who joined Richmond via the 2006 National Draft, was exchanged for Shaun Grigg who had requested a trade.
“We are delighted to welcome Andrew to the Carlton Football Club, he has already been to Visy Park to see the facilities and it is pleasing to have a young player who is looking forward to playing for the Carlton Football Club and being a part of our exciting future,” said General Manager Football Operations, Steven Icke.
Collins, who will turn 22 in November, played 15 games for Richmond in 2010 to take his AFL total to 25 after making his debut during 2009.
“There is a real Carlton connection as not only was Andrew recruited from Bendigo, the home of many Carlton greats, he is also the nephew of Peter Francis who played in Carlton’s 1979 premiership team,” Icke said.
“On behalf of the Carlton Football Club we thank Shaun Grigg for his contributions to the Carlton Football Club and wish him well in the future”.
