2018 - What do you expect from the club?

[Gointocarlton]

Call me sceptical but I am still to be convinced that SPS will be 100 game, high output player, or that Jack Silvagni will be in our best 22 in 18 months, or that Zac Fisher can match his determination with consistent impact games, or that David Cunningham will reward the faith that SOS showed in him at the draft table.

They all might hit the mark and be A or B Graders but as it stands at the moment, it is developing potential that they offer.

Fair enough I guess. Personally, when I look at SPS highlights, I think "magic". He does stuff that is Rioli or Betts like. I even see glimpses of McLeod (who I personally rate along with the late Maurice Rioli as the 2 best indigenous players I have watched play the game).
SOS brings a passion that stems for a genuine love for the club, something you cant train or teach. He will be a beauty when he grows up, its in the genes.
Little Zac and Cunners I am also not sure about but am prepared to give them time, especially Zac. He has some zip, mongrel and beautiful left foot.
Ill say one thing about Cunners, I think he lacks confidence. He doesnt seem to think he belongs, Polson seems the same to me. That can be rectified by the coaching group (see Liam Jones). I think they have the tools to make it.

[spf]

Just on Cam Polson, he kind of reminds me of a young Marc Murphy in the way he runs at times. Hope he can get a sustained run at it for Northern, because he could turn out to be a player. Like a lot of these guys, they just need time to build their confidence.

[LP]

Just on Cam Polson, he kind of reminds me of a young Marc Murphy in the way he runs at times. Hope he can get a sustained run at it for Northern, because he could turn out to be a player. Like a lot of these guys, they just need time to build their confidence.

Agreed, he already seems to show more than the likes of Graham or Lamb at the same stage of their career. Looks smart, I suppose the question remains about his durability at AFL level, but if he gets things right he could be a 200 game player.

Our next Wright!

[Professer E]

Watch a tape of our win vs Hawks last year, Fisher cut Hawthorn up.  Still needs 10 kg, gym should be his main residence for this preseason.

[townsendcalling]

Watch a tape of our win vs Hawks last year, Fisher cut Hawthorn up.  Still needs 10 kg, gym should be his main residence for this preseason.

Interestingly, from possibly our best win of the year, the 3 highest ranked Super Coach players were Docherty, Boekhorst and Gibbs!!! ,

[LoveNavy]

I expect:
- unity
- connection with members and past greats
- stay the course of the rebuild
- increased membership and $$$
- commitment and competitiveness
- a few pleasant surprises (I.e. sign Mr Wines or Sloane, knock off a top4 team )
- improved player development
- a few wins and no thrashings
- positive media showing

Go Blues

[flyboy77]

11 wins, maybe more....

[Robblues]

In 2018 I would be expecting a general improvement in most of the squad. A professionalism to be able to take the club further into the future, a club showing a unity & understanding where they are at and having the application in management & leadership to carry out the process

[LoveNavy]

In 2018 I would be expecting a general improvement in most of the squad. A professionalism to be able to take the club further into the future, a club showing a unity & understanding where they are at and having the application in management & leadership to carry out the process

Nicely done ????

[Thryleon]

We are looking at groundhog day for 2018.

Competitive, will lose more than we win, be in the middle six at best and could sneak finals but will just lack that bit of class to make finals.  9-12 is where we'll finish unless we really develope well this off season.

We had a good run of injury this year and traditionally players that have struggled played well. We won't get that lucky again IMHO.

Looks like the experts agree.

The Blues will have a good year if …
Their experienced players have injury-free seasons and their youngsters continue to make incremental improvement. Having lost Sam Docherty for the season and traded Bryce Gibbs to Adelaide, they need skipper Marc Murphy, Kade Simpson, Dale Thomas and Matthew Kreuzer to provide leadership and guidance.

They're in trouble if …
Matthew Kreuzer is injured for a long period. While the Blues have solid back-ups in Andrew Phillips and Matthew Lobbe and Levi Casboult helps out with his fair share, the big-hearted ruckman has become so pivotal to Carlton's fortunes. He finally has got his body right and they need him around the ball and in attack.

Pass mark
Despite Sam Docherty's absence and Bryce Gibbs' loss, the Blues should be aiming for 6-8 victories, given that they won six last season, lost eight by under four goals and were competitive in most games. They need their better and more experienced players to stay on the field as their youngsters improve.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-03-13/se...ew-carlton

Pretty obvious for us.  The only variables to be if we do well, and whether or not the rest of the competition have one of those years where they arent as competitive.