Complex sentence: However, on 11 October, it was announced that Josh had agreed to return to his native state and play for the West Coast Eagles, thus enabling Carlton to secure the services of top midfielder Chris Judd in a trade.
Split into simpler sentences: However, on 11 October, it was announced that Josh had agreed to return to his native state and play for the West Coast Eagles. This enabled Carlton to secure the services of top midfielder Chris Judd in a trade.