TheGeneral
26 Nov 2011, 14:27
Draft: What the Blues say (http://www.carltonfc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/4311/newsid/126460/default.aspx)
Hughes says: "We watched Sam last year and were actually going to pick him as a rookie a year ago, but he had a year to go on his carpentry apprenticeship. So, in fairness to his long-term welfare, he said he'd rather try to finish his apprenticeship. I actually told him he was going to get picked five or six weeks ago because he was going to Europe for a holiday."
Draft: What the Blues say (http://www.carltonfc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/4311/newsid/126460/default.aspx)
Rowe's long road (http://www.carltonfc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/4311/newsid/126528/default.aspx)
"We identified his talent last year and he fitted some of the positions we've been screaming out for, and we kept in contact with him through the year," Ratten said.
"The confidence that we took out of Duigan this year was important, and Nick shows him that you can come in and fit into the team really well and quickly."
As well as Rowe's skills - his kicking is his standout feature - Ratten was most impressed with Rowe's competitive instincts, something the coach believes has developed out of his unusual path to the top level.
"There's no doubt that players now sometimes have to go through the system, go out and then come back after waiting a few years," Ratten said.
"But the talent is there and it's good to see players get a second chance."
Rowe's long road (http://www.carltonfc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/4311/newsid/126528/default.aspx)
Another mature Redleg off to AFL (http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl/another-mature-redleg-off-to-afl/story-fn525un5-1226205447602)
He says he will use Carlton's push for success - and the chance to play alongside Chris Judd, Bryce Gibbs and Marc Murphy - as a carrot to try and get into the side.
"It's huge motivation.
"It's not a rebuilding team ... they're a genuine chance next year.
"If I can break into that team it'd be absolutely brilliant.
"They're heading towards success and hopefully I can be a part of that."
Another mature Redleg off to AFL (http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl/another-mature-redleg-off-to-afl/story-fn525un5-1226205447602)
Rowevember reign (http://www.carltonfc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/4311/newsid/126524/default.aspx)
“My heart was really flying, and I actually didn’t believe it until it happened. I’m very excited, very relieved. I can’t wait to get over there really. I don’t want to count my chickens before they hatch, but I really want to get across and get into it.”
“I’m stoked to come across and catch up with ‘Duigs’ again. He’s told me how good the Carlton Football Club is and he can’t recommend it highly enough,” Rowe said.
“That’s good enough for me. If he says it’s good, it’s good".
Rowe rated himself “a pretty competitive player”.
“I really try to crash into packs and crash into people, and make my presence felt. I’m just a passionate player who tries to do his best.”
Rowevember reign (http://www.carltonfc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/4311/newsid/126524/default.aspx)
https://twitter.com/#!/Carlton_FC/status/139960582962032641
The first photo of new recruit Sam Rowe in a @Carlton_FC jumper. Navy Blue suits him! #CarltonDraft #IAMCARLTON
https://p.twimg.com/AfE9aJ5CMAA_th1.jpg
https://twitter.com/#!/Carlton_FC/status/139960582962032641
CFC TV: Sam Rowe Highlights (http://www.carltonfc.com.au/cfc%20tv/tabid/10443/contentid/405052/default.aspx)
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1kRoT0RNLc
http://www.carltonfc.com.au/cfc%20tv/tabid/10443/contentid/405941/default.aspx
Hughes says: "We watched Sam last year and were actually going to pick him as a rookie a year ago, but he had a year to go on his carpentry apprenticeship. So, in fairness to his long-term welfare, he said he'd rather try to finish his apprenticeship. I actually told him he was going to get picked five or six weeks ago because he was going to Europe for a holiday."
Draft: What the Blues say (http://www.carltonfc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/4311/newsid/126460/default.aspx)
Rowe's long road (http://www.carltonfc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/4311/newsid/126528/default.aspx)
"We identified his talent last year and he fitted some of the positions we've been screaming out for, and we kept in contact with him through the year," Ratten said.
"The confidence that we took out of Duigan this year was important, and Nick shows him that you can come in and fit into the team really well and quickly."
As well as Rowe's skills - his kicking is his standout feature - Ratten was most impressed with Rowe's competitive instincts, something the coach believes has developed out of his unusual path to the top level.
"There's no doubt that players now sometimes have to go through the system, go out and then come back after waiting a few years," Ratten said.
"But the talent is there and it's good to see players get a second chance."
Rowe's long road (http://www.carltonfc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/4311/newsid/126528/default.aspx)
Another mature Redleg off to AFL (http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl/another-mature-redleg-off-to-afl/story-fn525un5-1226205447602)
He says he will use Carlton's push for success - and the chance to play alongside Chris Judd, Bryce Gibbs and Marc Murphy - as a carrot to try and get into the side.
"It's huge motivation.
"It's not a rebuilding team ... they're a genuine chance next year.
"If I can break into that team it'd be absolutely brilliant.
"They're heading towards success and hopefully I can be a part of that."
Another mature Redleg off to AFL (http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl/another-mature-redleg-off-to-afl/story-fn525un5-1226205447602)
Rowevember reign (http://www.carltonfc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/4311/newsid/126524/default.aspx)
“My heart was really flying, and I actually didn’t believe it until it happened. I’m very excited, very relieved. I can’t wait to get over there really. I don’t want to count my chickens before they hatch, but I really want to get across and get into it.”
“I’m stoked to come across and catch up with ‘Duigs’ again. He’s told me how good the Carlton Football Club is and he can’t recommend it highly enough,” Rowe said.
“That’s good enough for me. If he says it’s good, it’s good".
Rowe rated himself “a pretty competitive player”.
“I really try to crash into packs and crash into people, and make my presence felt. I’m just a passionate player who tries to do his best.”
Rowevember reign (http://www.carltonfc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/4311/newsid/126524/default.aspx)
https://twitter.com/#!/Carlton_FC/status/139960582962032641
The first photo of new recruit Sam Rowe in a @Carlton_FC jumper. Navy Blue suits him! #CarltonDraft #IAMCARLTON
https://p.twimg.com/AfE9aJ5CMAA_th1.jpg
https://twitter.com/#!/Carlton_FC/status/139960582962032641
CFC TV: Sam Rowe Highlights (http://www.carltonfc.com.au/cfc%20tv/tabid/10443/contentid/405052/default.aspx)
c1EoeD4Nay4
xr5zk16TkHM
6fFiibTJvVM
r1kRoT0RNLc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1kRoT0RNLc
http://www.carltonfc.com.au/cfc%20tv/tabid/10443/contentid/405941/default.aspx