Happy with acquisitions thought we overpaid for Ainsworth but probably got Chesser for value

So for Charlie trade need more cheeses vibes than Ainsworth

We traded a second-rounder and a player who Ainsworth directly replaces... I quite liked Durdin, but I don't mind us opening up a spot on the list.

Without being picky would have given them Durdin and 2027 2nd rounder
Much stronger draft next year and might need all 2026 picks first and second to get Cody

Really happy we're getting all these business as usual trades out of the way in the first week, our level of professionalism has gone through the roof

is that a dig at SOS? agree it’s professional and well managed.

Best part about Ainsworth trade is it quells any and all Papley chatter. he kicks a goal a game and played most games for last three seasons which is more than Papley. also does as well in his GA stats at first glance.

who knew Durdin wanted to go home? seems some moves are leaked more than others. Durds was really good and had youth on his side, never understood that hate towards him in this forum which emerged at times when our entire team were playing crap. i wouldn’t be surprised to see him continue to improve at Port.

Geelong's 1st round picks are more like 2nd round picks, most likely will be in the 20's. That won't help Carlton one single Bit.

We need Quality players to match what we are losing, not draft Picks. We are Masters of burning off Picks and picking duds.

We must not accept anything less than a player like Butters or Heeney or Goulden to match the Curnow Trade.

Regardless of how good or bad we perform in the Draft and Trade Period, Carlton Fans need to embrace themselves for a very difficult & frustrating year coming ahead.

We are most likely going to finish bottom 3 and Voss's contract will end and won't be re-newed. A New Coach will come on in 2027 and our Young Talent will be ready to make an impact.

The Players we have lost this year can not be replaced. We are going to have a Season with no recognized ruckman, a Forward line that will struggle to kick goals and our kicking efficiency will never improve, nor will our Game Style and lack of Run and Transition.

That's not to mention that the rest of our Senior players are injury prone, so sooner or later, they will check out!

I am not being negative but rather realistic.... Go Blues!!!!!!!!!!

Durdin straight swap for butters