Would like another crumbing forward option on the list to keep Garlett and Betts honest.
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I agree, Saad has some upside but he just isn't consistent enough. He might go okay as a list plugger at GWS and who knows we could be proved wrong, but I don't think he is at all the type of player Carlton are needing on their list.

I wish him luck though and hope Ahmed gets a gig somewhere.

Whats happened to Kerr anyway?

DELISTED

Cachia – Has matured as a footballer this year and no question he’s improved since he arrived at the club, but I just don’t think he’s quite good enough for AFL. He sort of reminds me of a less talented Robbo. Hard at the ball but doesn’t seem to have the awareness and skill level required. Can be a bit slow with his defensive transitions too. He’s had his 2 years on our Rookie List, and with Casboult our nominated player to keep for a 3rd year, I think Cachia is gone. He might be an outside chance to be picked up by another AFL club late in the Rookie Draft.

Carter – I just don’t see it with Carter. He has pace, but I don’t see anything in him that sets him apart from many other players of his type at VFL/SANFL/WAFL level. I’m no expert, but one thing I look at with a new player is how he handles the ball. There’s no room in the AFL for players that fumble. Carter doesn’t seem to handle the ball cleanly under pressure and his disposal is OK but nothing special. Unless there’s a rule that interstate Rookies have to be give 2 years (?), I would move him on. Getting a shoulder injury when he did certainly didn’t help him.

Dare – I like the way Dare plays. He’s got a little bit of a young Peter Dean about him. He’s a courageous and smart footballer with some natural leadership skills. He appears to be popular with the coaching staff too. Had a good finals series with the Bullants. If he was a yard quicker, 5cm taller and 10kgs heavier, he’d be a very exciting AFL prospect. Unfortunately, I doubt he’s going to make the grade, and with Laidler and Duigan established in the Carlton side, it’s unlikely we’ll persist with Dare. Like Cachia, it wouldn’t be the biggest shock of all time if another club threw him a lifeline late in the Rookie Draft.

Have warmed to Dare over the past year. Not quick but neither is Sam Mitchell. Could we develop him into that tough inside mid?

Anyone know how eligiblity works in terms of being promoted onto the senior list from the senior list?

i.e - Carrots debuted in 04, promoted onto senior list full time in 05?

Kerr....wasnt a fan but there is something Milne like about Kerr, has pace, goal sense and backs himself, skills are good
and the kid has some attitude which I like...retain.

To carry on from the other thread, I thought Kerr made enough progress to ensure he'd make it another year on the senior list, particularly with Houlihan retiring and Yarran changing roles.

Meanwhile, you look over at the defence and at the moment it's:

Talls - Bower, Austin, Henderson, Jamison, Watson, McCarthy
3rd talls - Laidler, White, McInnes, Davies, Thornton
Medium - Duigan, Russell, Lucas, Tuohy
Small - Yarran, Armfield, Joseph, maybe Carter

Compare that to the other end, and you need to push some names into the midfield, up forward and de-list a few. Might as well start with Austin & White, and give Austin another shot via the rookie draft.

White has been dogged by injury for two years, and is something he brought with him to the club I believe. Can't have a bloke breaking down all the time due to a persistent knee injury.