The money isn’t the issue, I just don’t know if he makes us any better. I’d rather play players we already have and I’m already struggling to fit everyone in a best 22.

I don’t think we need to be chasing mediocre players anymore. We need a couple of top liners or young guys with big upside. This is why Flanders appeals


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we have no picks and no cap room. we're a little too top heavy with contracts on a few - which dilutes the talent pool at the bottom of our list, and bcos of ... now we have too many b-graders at the bottom. i struggle to see what gresham brings that motlop already doesn't - inconsistent, with flashes.

imo we will have to part with a player of actual worth to top up this list meaningfully - which again is only my opinion, but if we don't make finals we need to identify our core & run a comb thru our list and regenerate it

Thanks Farmer.
Pleased to hear that. I’m not really happy with the Gresham move - would much prefer Flanders who I think has more upside. But if it doesn’t cost us any players and pretty cheap…


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There are ways. We will have a first round pick. TDK if goes will be a first round pick

Then clubs like GWS & GCS are looking to trade out their first rounds as they have academy picks that will go early.

I have no doubt that Cook & Austin have been working hard to quickly fix our Salary Cap position to add to our list at years end. I am reliably told it has been a MAJOR focus of ours all year and we have been speaking with many clubs and players. With changes in CBA coming there will be a lot more money in next 2 years and we can back end some deals. We also now have a lot of "Rookies" on our list

I see Gresham as a role player. He's just about to turn 26 and plays as a quick HF who can kick a goal and play some midfield. That is what we need. Add him to Motlop Cuningham Martin Owies Durdin supporting Charlie & Harry and it looks good. Also, adds leg speed which we need not to mention depth

He is not an A grade star but he brings things we need and his best can be very good. I like it

Flanders I really like if we can make it happen

good to know cook and austin are onto it. without knowing him; i think whatever cook puts his mind to, he can make happen.

They’re not looking to give the picks away. They want points in return.

Points we don’t have.

We’re a strong chance to be in the same position next year, so bringing forward the value of next year’s pick isn’t an option.

We have one, maybe two, players that we can afford to sell.

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I've watched him play a few times over the last couple of years and to be honest he hasn't shown much. He would probably come cheaply however I would prefer us to enquire about Elijah Hollands.

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The top end of our age profile is almost all of our rebound game. I would reckon that all of these guys are on their last contracts with the club. Gov & Plow out the door this year, 2/3 years for the rest.

Cincotta & Acres are up and going as potential options to transition beyond that time, with the future (25 and under) being Boyd, Kemp, Carroll (maybe) and Cowan.

If we do wrangle a 2nd or 3rd round pick via trade, I think we’ll be using it on a half back.

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I’d have a crack at Dylan Stephens from Sydney. Not sure what he’d cost or if we could manage it, but he’d be an exciting addition


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I suspect he is.

Do you think no other team is interested in Dow? I think so.
Do you think Carlton would keep him at a cost that suits us for depth? I think so.
You state a couple ‘ifs’ but seem dogmatic that he won’t chase the offers. I don’t get that logic.

What if I told you there is more than one team interested in him. There is.
What if I told you the club will offer him a contract that will be less than other clubs will offer him. I’m not talking low balling to get rid of him. I’m talking about an offer to remain as depth. If Dow wants to stay, we can even rookie him.

You’re blinded by your beliefs. There is 2 clubs interested in him, maybe 3.

All I’m saying is that his recent exposure in AFL, by selecting him, and with his stats looking good, despite his defensive shortfalls some of us see, his value goes up more than if he was stuck in the VFL every week. Pretty logical.

Let’s see how that pans out. It ain’t over till it’s over. A lot to play out between now and October.

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Agree.

What has he done this year that impresses anyone. I don’t get the interest.

Our kids Motlop and Durdin will have another preseason under their belt, and that Ex basketballer Owies plays the type of physical game Vossy loves. That he also kicks goals, is a bonus.

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I didn’t see it.
I will try and find it when I get back from the snow.
Hesitant about what team he followed? Or if he will be at Carlton next year?
What was he asked?

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I’d love to know what hole of a role he fills?
Plays midfield and throws it on his boot if he wins a rare possession?
Plays as a small goal kicking forward. Is he kicking a goal a game or does he go missing for periods in a game, and some games?

I don’t get it. No one else will offer him 500. Stkilda won’t. That’s why he will come to us, not Finals. Too many ahead of him next year after another preseason. False hopes or depth for 4-500 IMO. Keep Dow for 350 instead if he wants to stay at Carlton.

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I don't get it either - would be as bad a deal as the club has done in the last 20 years and there has been some epic fails!

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Braithy, too top heavy? Sorry mate but You’re spruiking media headlines again. Don’t believe the hype.

You may have missed the list of each teams top line players and their salaries. We look fantastic against Tigers, Pies…many more.

We can afford TDK.
We can afford new players.
We have to use 95% of our salary cap…every year. It’s normal.

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He was asked on field by a junior Blue who he barracked for as a kid. And he ummed & arred then jokingly said Carlton.

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Disagree. I am also a big believer in depth and competition for spots