The way I look at it:

Judd at Melbourne = 9th-12th place finish in 2008 and no Jack Watts. No priority picks this year (if we do indeed get them)

Judd at Carlton = Jack Watts + Bleese plus possible (and likely) priority picks

I think what has happened is what's best for the club too. It's a good way of looking at it Calabreseboy.

I don't think Carlton will dominate as they might lead everyone to believe, ie "They know we're coming"

I think what has happened is what's best for the club too. It's a good way of looking at it Calabreseboy.

His salary would have probably sent the club broke anyway. We don't have a VISY board type corporation attached to us, that we can cheat the salary cap by giving him the title of 'environmental spokesman'. Unless, I suppose he could have been 'sprinkler consultant' for the MCC?

I don't think Carlton will dominate as they might lead everyone to believe, ie "They know we're coming"

I agree. Fev won't be around long enough in their premiership window and as it stands they already need another key forward.

His salary would have probably sent the club broke anyway. We don't have a VISY board type corporation attached to us, that we can cheat the salary cap by giving him the title of 'environmental spokesman'. Unless, I suppose he could have been 'sprinkler consultant' for the MCC?

My thoughts precisely. Considering we're at what, 92.5% TPP? (Someone may correct me on this, it could be 95%)

I agree. Fev won't be around long enough in their premiership window and as it stands they already need another key forward.

Will be interesting which way they go with Fev, he's worth a bit...

I think that's why they drafted Chris Yarran. re: your post. ie. key forward.