3 hours ago, beelzebub said:

Reading the tea leaves as one does i dont think it too long a bow to suggest ..well ..1...some familar names won't be so familiar at seasons end...and 2 ...as a result they'll either look around....or be shopped...or have enquiries made of them.

Some that might have been on our best 22 lists at seasons start may struggle to find a spot.

Are they happy to be depth... play the Magoos with occasional elevation....or....

Do they stay or do they go ?

Going to be some surprises...for some.

That may be so, the players that are being left out are going have to adjust and I'm sure they will do everything in their power to d so. I feel for Dom, he's done a lot of the hard work over the last few years and it would be a shame for him to miss out now if we play finals.

Some on here wrote off Gus and he's bounced back as I'm sure Hunt will and probably Dom as well.

The side is so much better for the inclusion of Fritsch, Spargo and even Bull and the improved form of Brayshaw. And, sadly I guess for the non inclusion of Bugg, Frost, Stretch, Wagner who all fit into the NQR category. There are some others who are sadly out of form but in form are in the best 22, or close to it e.g. Garlett, Hunt. Not sure where Tyson fits in. Nor Kent.. although he's invariably injured. 

24 minutes ago, bingers said:

The side is so much better for the inclusion of Fritsch, Spargo and even Bull and the improved form of Brayshaw. And, sadly I guess for the non inclusion of Bugg, Frost, Stretch, Wagner who all fit into the NQR category. There are some others who are sadly out of form but in form are in the best 22, or close to it e.g. Garlett, Hunt. Not sure where Tyson fits in. Nor Kent.. although he's invariably injured. 

I hate the term "NQR" but I think we can only afford to carry two or three (absolute maximum) of these players.

They can play a role, but as soon as we rely on them in key positions we begin to struggle.

On 5/21/2018 at 3:07 PM, Satyriconhome said:

Melksham's versatility actually hindered him at Essendon and we couldn't decide either, kudos to whichever coach decided forward

Yes....a great move.  I must say he was very disappointing at the start or 2017.  Thought that we had not bought well. But now a very valuable forward.

On 5/21/2018 at 4:35 PM, Vagg said:

Well, there's your problem, Saty!  All good footy supporters worth their salt are very much ONE-eyed!  LOL

I am good with that

On 5/21/2018 at 5:36 PM, Deestroy All said:

The Carlton doctor must be on holiday.

Hopefully deregistered by AHPRA for giving faux opinions last year.

15 hours ago, don't make me angry said:

Having too many first round picks on their list has hurt them in the long run, it has not been good for a lot of young men who would have had good careers at other clubs, instead plenty have been left rotting on the vine.

And we would certainly know all about that.

51 minutes ago, bingers said:

The side is so much better for the inclusion of Fritsch, Spargo and even Bull and the improved form of Brayshaw. And, sadly I guess for the non inclusion of Bugg, Frost, Stretch, Wagner who all fit into the NQR category. There are some others who are sadly out of form but in form are in the best 22, or close to it e.g. Garlett, Hunt. Not sure where Tyson fits in. Nor Kent.. although he's invariably injured. 

Good summation of the positive changes, and of the "fringe".  Kent seems just unable to stay on the track.

I would include Weideman in the first group who have improved the side.

24 minutes ago, Clint Bizkit said:

I hate the term "NQR" but I think we can only afford to carry two or three (absolute maximum) of these players.

They can play a role, but as soon as we rely on them in key positions we begin to struggle.

CB - NQR is certainly  far less offensive than the all too often used terms "dud" or "spud".

18 hours ago, Trisul said:

 

Lamb for some strange reason took it well. Hibbo should have done it again.

On 5/22/2018 at 2:02 PM, Colin B. Flaubert said:

The quality of senior experience that has walked out of that joint in 5 years would make your hair turn white if you were a Bagger. Had they kept a lot of the players they let go, they would be close to a premiership caliber team.

Re the players leaving, Malthouse was so bad for Carlton, I still think Eddie was paying a retainer, you could make an argument that Malthouse has been worse for Carlton than Neeld was for us. 

11 minutes ago, DaisyDeeciple said:

Re the players leaving, Malthouse was so bad for Carlton, I still think Eddie was paying a retainer, you could make an argument that Malthouse has been worse for Carlton than Neeld was for us. 

1 minute ago, monoccular said:

How to get him to Hawthorn?

On 5/21/2018 at 1:33 PM, Petraccattack said:

James Harmes last 4 games

25.5 disposals,  5.5 marks,  5.5 tackles, 3.3 Inside 50's,  3.3 clearances, 7.8 score involvements

His season disposal average now above per 20 per game after a slow first month.

 

Plus one of the best in the  league at forcing turnovers. HiS defensive work is first class.

On 5/21/2018 at 5:01 PM, Skuit said:

The progressive expressions on Rodan's face throughout the third quarter onslaught are priceless: can't believe I had to play for this same mob in 2013.

Similar thoughts certainly went through my mind as well.  Noticed a few Rye smiles from Rodan at times.  I do think he would have been genuinely happy for the his mates like Jonesy, T Mac etc and the team in general and don't seriously think he would have any resentment of his previous service to the club, such is the upbeat impression I get of the guy.  

Really liked Rodan's contribution to the club in his time there and think it was a small but valuable part of the building process/journey to where the MFC is presently at.