FORMER Carlton and South Mildura player Lochie O'Brien will wear brown and gold next season.

The 24-year-old recently announced he'd be playing for the Wangaratta Rovers in the Ovens and Murray Football Netball League.

After falling out of favour in his last season at IKON Park, managing only six games, O'Brien had hoped to continue his professional career.

"I'm obviously off the list at Carlto...