Carlton Blues 2014 Offseason Thread

[Blugazi]

After a fairly average season Mick and co. will be looking to make the most of the 2014 draft and trading period to help bolster the list for next season.

Trade Acquisitions:
Kristian Jaksch (Jaksch + Whiley + Pick 19 > CARL for Pick 7 > GWS)
Mark Whiley (Jaksch + Whiley + Pick 19 > CARL for Pick 7 > GWS)

Player Movements:
Jarrad Waite (via free agency to North Melbourne)
Jeff Garlett (Garlett + Pick 83 > MELB for Pick 61 + Pick 79 > CARL)

Retirements:
Nick Duigan
Heath Scotland (rookie)

Delistings:
Josh Bootsma
Tom Temay
Andrew McInnes
Luke Reynolds (rookie)
Jaryd Cachia (rookie)

On the Trade Table:
Mitch Robinson (minimal interest, will be delisted if no trade occurs)
Kane Lucas (interest from West Coast and Fremantle)
Rob Warnock (enquiries have been made by other clubs)
Brock McLean (un-contracted and club are being noncommittal, looks to be gone)

Current Draft Picks:
Pick 19, Pick 28, Pick 46, Pick 61, Pick 79

Draft/Trade Needs:
A-grade KPP talent
Genuine onballer
Speedy half-forward/mids
Wingman
Developing ruckman

Key Re-signings:
Levi Casboult

Rumoured Targets:
Luke Tapscott
Jarryd Lyons
Jack Hutchins
Liam Jones
Jason Tutt
Jake Melksham
Josh Thomas
Ahmed Saad (via draft)

 

[etsal1]

Add Cachia to potential delistings.

 

[HBF]

Expect us to be busy, but don't expect us to land a big name.

 

[etsal1]

Temay, Cachia, McInnes, Reynolds, Duigan, Scotland and Bootsma all officially delisted.

Hope Andy Mac gets a second chance. That knee reco just took too long to recover from.

http://m.afl.com.au/news/2014-09-02/four-more-blues-delisted

 

[HBF]

Temay, Cachia, McInnes, Reynolds, Duigan, Scotland and Bootsma all officially delisted.

Hope Andy Mac gets a second chance. That knee reco just took too long to recover from.

http://m.afl.com.au/news/2014-09-02/four-more-blues-delisted

Agreed.
Deserves to get another shot at AFL level. We've seen that he can be quite a solid player. Could see St.Kilda picking him up to be honest.

 

[etsal1]

Agreed.
Deserves to get another shot at AFL level. We've seen that he can be quite a solid player. Could see St.Kilda picking him up to be honest.

He'll go to Sydney for peanut wages.

 

[HBF]

He'll go to Sydney for peanut wages.

St.Kilda need defenders more than the Swans do.

 

[Wizard17]

http://m.afl.com.au/news/2014-09-02/mitch-is-trade-bait

Confirmed Robinson is gone. You'd think a team with a shite midfield would go after him.

 

[Bronze]

http://m.afl.com.au/news/2014-09-02/mitch-is-trade-bait

Confirmed Robinson is gone. You'd think a team with a shite midfield would go after him.

So, you're saying the Bulldogs would be a suitable club?

 

[Wizard17]

Nah just was reading it and noticed you blokes hadn't put it here yet.

So, you're saying the Bulldogs would be a suitable club?

 

[etsal1]

Herald Sun reporting Dogs want Levi. As I posted in the Dogs thread yesterday.

Hi Jon Ralph.

 

[tizzay7]

If sydney were to get him he would be a DFA and we would probably give him a one year contract on minimum wage. Wouldnt be a bad punt.

 

[LeverPuller]

I expect that we will throw a s**t pick at Robinson...probably a fourth considering that our third will go on Stretch

 

[etsal1]

I expect that we will throw a s**t pick at Robinson...probably a fourth considering that our third will go on Stretch

Won't match what other teams are offering

 

[Blugazi]

Robinson's a good player, 100+ gamer.. he'll nab us a decent pick.

 

[Stevi_Tigers]

What are you expecting with garlett?

 

[Blugazi]

What are you expecting with garlett?

I'd imagine we'd be after a second rounder, whether or not anyone offers that remains to be seen.

 

[BlueMaster1]

When sense Bellchambers been linked to us

 

[Blugazi]

When sense Bellchambers been linked to us

If you click on his name in the OP it'll lead you to a dodgy sportal article.

 

[etsal1]

If you click on his name in the OP it'll lead you to a dodgy sportal article.

That article says we trade Levi for Higgins. Higgins is a FA, no trade required. Would it kill journos to get their facts straight.

 

[HBF]

What are you expecting with garlett?

Back to WA I would have thought, and most likely the Eagles.

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

Congrats on the Casboult re-signing guys, I'm sure you're absolutely stoked.

In all seriousness, what do Blues supporters think is their greatest need? With Carlton I'm constantly to- and fro-ing between key position players and increasing your depth in the middle (as well as a ruckman that is half-decent). I imagine you likely look to build some depth in all areas of the ground over the next few off-seasons but I'm just curious where you guys see your greatest need being.

 

[etsal1]

Congrats on the Casboult re-signing guys, I'm sure you're absolutely stoked.

In all seriousness, what do Blues supporters think is their greatest need? With Carlton I'm constantly to- and fro-ing between key position players and increasing your depth in the middle (as well as a ruckman that is half-decent). I imagine you likely look to build some depth in all areas of the ground over the next few off-seasons but I'm just curious where you guys see your greatest need being.

Obviously we need KPPs. But our need for good outside mids is pretty bad too. We get belted in uncontested possession every week.

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

Obviously we need KPPs. But our need for good outside mids is pretty bad too. We get belted in uncontested possession every week.

Hey, I know another team that needs talls and gets belted in uncontested possession...

It's tricky to cover all the bases. Wonder how active you'll be at the trade table as you were largely quiet save for some pre-trade period speculation.

 

[etsal1]

Hey, I know another team that needs talls and gets belted in uncontested possession...

It's tricky to cover all the bases. Wonder how active you'll be at the trade table as you were largely quiet save for some pre-trade period speculation.

Lost Hampson & Eddie & got Daisy, Doc & Everitt last year. Pretty active IMO.