Bell .... Either side of his broken thumb showed plenty.
White .... I had him delisted last year. Shows how much I know.
Doc .... Had a couple of forgetful moments, BUT, as a 20yo
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| Author: | darknavy [ Mon Sep 01, 2014 2:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Carlton 2014 - The positives |
In a season of wasted opportunities what are the positives that we can take out of it? I'll start with a few 1. Murphy's improved leadership 2. Judd back in scintillating form 3. Emergence of Sam Rowe 4. Some games into the kids - Cripps, Buckley, Graham, Holman, Johnson 5. Menzel improving 6. Everrit a good pick-up 7. Simpson still strong 8. Gibbs consistency Lets keep this thread positive - someone else can start a negatives thread |
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| Author: | dane [ Mon Sep 01, 2014 2:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Carlton 2014 - The positives |
Sheehan looks like he will be good. |
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| Author: | uncle john [ Mon Sep 01, 2014 2:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Carlton 2014 - The positives |
Bell .... Either side of his broken thumb showed plenty. White .... I had him delisted last year. Shows how much I know. Doc .... Had a couple of forgetful moments, BUT, as a 20yo
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| Author: | emtwenty [ Mon Sep 01, 2014 2:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Carlton 2014 - The positives |
I thought there weren't any positives? Nah in all seriousness - in addition to the ones listed, I'd add: - minimal off-season surgeries required - turn around in attitude in the last 2 months - beating Adelaide & Norf (hate them both) |
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| Author: | Rexy [ Mon Sep 01, 2014 2:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Carlton 2014 - The positives |
A new CEO. |
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| Author: | Coach B [ Mon Sep 01, 2014 2:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Carlton 2014 - The positives |
Mick devised a game plan for our team instead of us trying to play like Collingwood! |
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| Author: | Humpers [ Mon Sep 01, 2014 2:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Carlton 2014 - The positives |
1) We've found a quality CHB in Rowe 2) Docherty a bargain basement pickup 3) Everitt - astute recruiting 4) Menzel should be a gun 5) Cripps looks promising 6) Gibbs more consistent 7) Ditto Yarran  Murphy leadership improving9) Buckley showed a bit before getting injured 10) Wood a good pickup and offers more than Warnock |
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| Author: | bluechucky [ Mon Sep 01, 2014 3:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Carlton 2014 - The positives |
New president. |
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| Author: | DocSherrin III [ Mon Sep 01, 2014 3:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Carlton 2014 - The positives |
Club gave me a heritage jumper. Marc Murphy signed said jumper. All members of KISS signed said jumper. Gene said "Go Blues!" ...and finally... GIBBS! He's now the player I've long wanted him to be. |
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| Author: | Wet Willie [ Mon Sep 01, 2014 3:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Carlton 2014 - The positives |
When we lost a match we didn't get smashed as much as did a few years ago... Although our forwards could be flashy, our backline used to leak badly with Bower, Anderson, Thornton, Austin etc Our highs were too high and our lows too low. Under Mick we have become more consistent with our performances. Our greatest weakness has been our reserve grade players failing to develop and push up. Last draft, we cleared out many under achievers and this draft we will do it again. If we draft well, the future looks ok... |
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| Author: | Heavs [ Mon Sep 01, 2014 4:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Carlton 2014 - The positives |
We get a pretty handy draw next year because we are in the bottom 6 pool |
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| Author: | cimm1979 [ Mon Sep 01, 2014 4:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Carlton 2014 - The positives |
Heavs wrote: We get a pretty handy draw next year because we are in the bottom 6 pool If nothing else it will e good for memberships. Unless we suck again. |
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| Author: | GreatEx [ Mon Sep 01, 2014 4:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Carlton 2014 - The positives |
- Gibbs becoming elite - Yarran becoming consistent - Rowe becoming a solid AFL defender - Murphy becoming a captain - Sticks becoming an ex-president - Buckley and Menzel showing where the future lies - A big move away from boundary-hugging longball shite - Another year off some of our dud contracts |
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| Author: | buzzalenko [ Mon Sep 01, 2014 7:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Carlton 2014 - The positives |
it's over? |
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| Author: | Fenwick Snap [ Mon Sep 01, 2014 8:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Carlton 2014 - The positives |
Yarran becoming a hard bastard (no, I'm serious, really). Minor lapses occasionally but worked his a off this year, and despite some niggling injuries at the end. |
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| Author: | bondiblue [ Mon Sep 01, 2014 9:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Carlton 2014 - The positives |
Gibbs elite Judd elite Everitt incredible swing man who can play as a mid too. He makes things happen. Yarran stepped up Docherty stepped up after a couple of shockers Sam Rowe  proved me wrong Thomas improved towards the end and expected to be better in 2015 Bell added strength grunt and pace to midfield. Kicked goals Buckley arrived albeit short term. Wood saved us from more Warnock. Astute selection Mick got the game plan working, unless it was player driven. Add Kreuzer Henderson Everitt Walker Thomas Buckley maybe Robbo and an in form Garlett to the team that just drew against Bumbers Look forward to a good FA, Trade or 2 and great pick 6 and 26 27 28 29. A good preseason and another list turnover to come. Look forward to finals next year. |
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| Author: | Dominator_7 [ Mon Sep 01, 2014 9:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Carlton 2014 - The positives |
New Prez New CEO New outlook Emergence of some quality kids in Doc, Buckley, Menzel and Cripps Improvement in Rowe and White Gibbs staying, and finally playing to his potential Murphy's improved Leadership Cam Wood turned out to be an ingenious bargain basement pick up Not rushing Kreuz back late in the season Yazzamatazz. |
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| Author: | Meekster [ Mon Sep 01, 2014 9:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Carlton 2014 - The positives |
Rowe has really showed a lot this year  seeing him outmark Roughy 1 on 1 has me sold. He has learnt to back himself if in the best position and spoil if notGibbs has shown he is a class midfielder A lot of choices for running backmen / wingmen - Sheehan  , Buckley, Docherty, Yarran, Simo, EverittAdd to that list Walker and Touhy who both had ordinary injured years  and Daisy, who I expect to improve next yearRobbo improved his disposal, not sure if he will be there next year, but ok for me if he is  Big improvement in Judd's absence of Murphy and Gibbs to lead the team and run the midfield, Judd definitely past his best, but a passage of about 5 handballs in the centre last week leading to a uncontested clearance showed this group is improving Hopefully sometimes have to go back to go forward and we have "crossed the Rubicon" in our attitude  Glass half full for me 
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| Author: | Meekster [ Mon Sep 01, 2014 9:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Carlton 2014 - The positives |
Oh yes forgot Yarran - line breaker that has massive impact and has improved consistency With Bettsy gone my son's new favourite player |
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| Author: | Adam Chatfield [ Mon Sep 01, 2014 10:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Carlton 2014 - The positives |
Funnily enough I am more optimistic than I was before R1. I think making the 8 is a realistic aim. At least as a club we know where we are at now. |
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