2018 Rd 3: Pre game Palaver; Carlton vs. Collingwood

[LP]

Harry and Kerr may or may not make the grade, we've had plenty of would be key position players over the last decade and so far we've come up empty handed.

I doubt that Lynch would see Carlton as an attractive destination, if he leaves GC my money would be on him going to a top four club.

There are a lot of people at Carlton who think Lynch is coming to us because of some Sorrento / Carlton connections. But the Sorrento connections I have stated that Collingwood is the front runner, followed by CheatsFC and then even the Aints are ahead of us! If we are even an option we are in a distant 4th place!

How do we know if McKay and Kerr can cut it if we keep playing Casboult, will they be the next two players we cut in a year we renew Casboult's contract?

If we are going to put up with Casboult dishing up that crap, we may as well have the kids get a taste of the big time along side somebody who will look after them like a Rowe or ACoS.

[ElwoodBlues1]

There are a lot of people at Carlton who think Lynch is coming to us because of some Sorrento / Carlton connections. But the Sorrento connections I have stated that Collingwood is the front runner, followed by CheatsFC and then even the Aints are ahead of us! If we are even an option we are in a distant 4th place!

How do we know if McKay and Kerr can cut it if we keep playing Casboult, will they be the next two players we cut in a year we renew Casboult's contract?

If we are going to put up with Casboult dishing up that crap, we may as well have the kids get a taste of the big time along side somebody who will look after them like a Rowe or ACoS.

The rumours from the media suggest Collingwood have offered plenty and are well ahead of other clubs.......did hear that GC have been saving a warchest of money for Lynch and hope to keep him.
Jeremy Cameron as I stated previously will receive a big offer from GC.....
We might be better chasing Patton from GWS who will be cheaper ...

[madbluboy]

The AFL will do everything possible to keep Lynch up there.

[spf]

I would try Alex Silvagni forward, I reckon he could be a bash and crash forward type similar to what Hamil gave us years back. Cause some mayhem in the forward line, give us some flexibility back as well. He has plenty of dash about him. As for Jack Silvagni, I think forward and perhaps build him up as a wing or even inside mid, he is willing in the contest and that is hard to teach.

Play to the strengths.

[LP]

The AFL will do everything possible to keep Lynch up there.

It's true.

The AFL have openly confirmed it will pay him an allowance as an AFL Qld Ambassador, but they won't confirm the amount until after he signs on at GC.

[LP]

I would try Alex Silvagni forward.

I agree, ACoS, Rowe, somebody that can lead the kids by example, anyone but Casboult!

[spf]

Harry and Kerr may or may not make the grade, we've had plenty of would be key position players over the last decade and so far we've come up empty handed.
I doubt that Lynch would see Carlton as an attractive destination, if he leaves GC my money would be on him going to a top four club, or at least a club with the potential to be top four.
As of now Carlton is a long way from that.

Patrick Kerr may not be far away from his first game. I have liked what I have seen in the VFL, always competes, just needs to build the fitness base. McKay will be fine as well once he gets a run at it.

[LP]

We might be better chasing Patton from GWS who will be cheaper ...

Personally, I think we need to stop chasing messiah type players, cut away the current long term dead wood, and put some effort into developing our own future talent.

I think we need at least two more ACoS types, blokes in the twilight of their career that provide some mongrel but will sacrifice for the team. Blokes who can lead the kids in the right direction, by example, not just preserve their spot by hitching a ride on the kids themselves.

When do Kerr or McKay get the same faith that our club has shown Casboult?

[spf]

We have talent on the list now, just need to play them. Kerr and MacKay will be good I think, I do think however they need to build the fitness base. Both had a lot of time out with injury.

[LP]

We have talent on the list now, just need to play them. Kerr and MacKay will be good I think, I do think however they need to build the fitness base. Both had a lot of time out with injury.

Agreed, returning from significant injuries is a problem for both.

But sooner or later SPF, we have to pull the trigger, what is the point of drafting this talent while we keep on keeping on with the same old same old crew delivering rubbish like last weekend?

Even if they are crap, at least I get to see a new face delivering it!