58 minutes ago, Robbie87 said:

With Zanker out of contract, it seems to me the Club would not have had a lot of leverage - I think they did well to get what they did.

I guess the only leverage we had was that she really wanted to go to Freo, or WA at least. If a deal wasn't done I don't think she'd have wanted to take her chances in the draft.

7 minutes ago, Craig T said:

I guess the only leverage we had was that she really wanted to go to Freo, or WA at least. If a deal wasn't done I don't think she'd have wanted to take her chances in the draft.

“She” being Nikita.

11 hours ago, poita said:

Why do we keep getting involved in deals that do very little for us and help other clubs improve?

Why are you upset about trading 17 for 14 and 27 for a Suns F2 that will be better than 27?

This looks a clear win.

4 hours ago, Whispering_Jack said:

Report that Mia Austin who Carlton wants out is favouring a trade to Melbourne.

Even with Zanker leaving I’m a little surprised key forward is a priority but she’s got talent and presence. Even if it hasn’t all clicked for her yet.

1 hour ago, DeeSpencer said:

Even with Zanker leaving I’m a little surprised key forward is a priority but she’s got talent and presence. Even if it hasn’t all clicked for her yet.

Hmmm. Can't but help get the feeling now Carlton have Bohanna, Scholz, S. McKay, etc., Austin is basically a cast off.

Is Austin ahead of Gall? Gall is promising but hasn't done a whole lot. We need someone to replace Zanker hopefully one of Gall or Austin can do that.

This best 21 is dedicated to Demonstone while he continues to give me positive feedback I'll continue to do it.

B: Taylor, Gillard

HB: Goldrick, Lampard, Chaplin

C: McNamara, Purcell, Mackin

HF: Fitzsimon, Harris, Wotherspoon

F: Hore, Austin

FOLL: Pearce, Hanks, Heath

IC: Paxman, O'Hehir, Mahony, Bannan, Campbell

EMERG: Pick 9, Pick 14, Ebert

Rest of the squad: Pisano, Gall, Dethridge, Beasley, Horisk, Rigoni

I expect A.Mackin and Hose won't be given new contracts.

6 hours ago, WERRIDEE said:

Is Austin ahead of Gall? Gall is promising but hasn't done a whole lot. We need someone to replace Zanker hopefully one of Gall or Austin can do that.

This best 21 is dedicated to Demonstone while he continues to give me positive feedback I'll continue to do it.

B: Taylor, Gillard

HB: Goldrick, Lampard, Chaplin

C: McNamara, Purcell, Mackin

HF: Fitzsimon, Harris, Wotherspoon

F: Hore, Austin

FOLL: Pearce, Hanks, Heath

IC: Paxman, O'Hehir, Mahony, Bannan, Campbell

EMERG: Pick 9, Pick 14, Ebert

Rest of the squad: Pisano, Gall, Dethridge, Beasley, Horisk, Rigoni

I expect A.Mackin and Hose won't be given new contracts.

I expect Hose will be given a new contract, as she has almost recovered from her back injury. As far as I am aware and is rated highly. We need a succession plan for L. Pearce soon.

I also wonder if it’s time for Paxy to hang up the boots?

1 minute ago, #11-TonyAnderson said:

I expect Hose will be given a new contract, as she has almost recovered from her back injury. As far as I am aware and is rated highly. We need a succession plan for L. Pearce soon.

I also wonder if it’s time for Paxy to hang up the boots?

I'm not so concerned with Pearce as Campbell is the obvious successor there.

Could Hose step into Zanker's role?

A big ask for someone untried at the level.

7 hours ago, WERRIDEE said:

Is Austin ahead of Gall? Gall is promising but hasn't done a whole lot. We need someone to replace Zanker hopefully one of Gall or Austin can do that.

This best 21 is dedicated to Demonstone while he continues to give me positive feedback I'll continue to do it.

B: Taylor, Gillard

HB: Goldrick, Lampard, Chaplin

C: McNamara, Purcell, Mackin

HF: Fitzsimon, Harris, Wotherspoon

F: Hore, Austin

FOLL: Pearce, Hanks, Heath

IC: Paxman, O'Hehir, Mahony, Bannan, Campbell

EMERG: Pick 9, Pick 14, Ebert

Rest of the squad: Pisano, Gall, Dethridge, Beasley, Horisk, Rigoni

I expect A.Mackin and Hose won't be given new contracts.

Hose already has a contract for 2026 which was confirmed when Ebert came onto the list

3 hours ago, rjay said:

I'm not so concerned with Pearce as Campbell is the obvious successor there.

Could Hose step into Zanker's role?

A big ask for someone untried at the level.

Campbell still looks a long way off to me. There is clearly talent there, but we lost a lot of momentum every time she went into the ruck in the final series, particularly against North. Hopefully Pearce can hang on for at least another two seasons.

4 hours ago, Langers15 said:

Hose already has a contract for 2026 which was confirmed when Ebert came onto the list

Dethridge won’t get a contract then

31 minutes ago, WERRIDEE said:

Dethridge won’t get a contract then

Yes, it's looking that way. If so, then maybe back to Casey VFLW to upskill. There's a lot to like.

With 19 teams set for 2028 there will be second opportunities if she's serious about footy.

Melbourne receives: Mia Austin

Carlton receives: 2026 second-round pick (tied to Fremantle) and a 2026 third-round pick (tied to Melbourne)

Edited 33 minutes ago33 min by Dees_In_October

Thoughts on Kristie-Lee Weston-Turner being forced into the draft?

She can clearly play if she went pick 1, but there seem to be some big question marks around her character and her durability.