Bluemour Melting Pot XXI - Like seriously, the polar ice caps have got nothing on us

[JoeyPBLUES]

Before getting too caught up in the clubs holding players to their contracts, think about how we felt when SOS didn’t budge on Gibbs year 1.

If Essendon or Sydney didn’t take a hardline public stance, supporters would feel seriously let down. Don’t misconstrue this stance with the same clubs refusing to deal.

The difference is 1) Gibbs was worth it 2) Adelaide approached US re:Gibbs but wouldn’t put 2 firsts on the table 3) Gibbs wasn’t requesting a trade out or desperate to get out. He said if you can get the deal then do it if not I’m happy to see out my contract. Totally different scenario to someone wanting to leave due to family or other scenarios.

 

[SickQwon]

Did Josh Fraser seriously get another year?

 

[Gobaggers2]

I Think it essendodoro holding everything up.
With their unrealistic demands for Daniher.

Imagine being Daniher, the bombers put him through the scandal then, apparently, mismanaged his injuries the last couple of years. Now the bombers won't let him go.

On top of that an ex player tells all that your lazy and mismanaged your own injury.

It’s a harsh environment for young men. If he was my kid I would be in favour of him going to Sydney.


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[Foucault1989]

Trading Casboult would be a massive mistake. Why are we so keen to trade out our most versatile key position player? He can play KPD, KPF and is more than competent in the ruck. Offer him two years and move on

 

[JoeyPBLUES]

Did Josh Fraser seriously get another year?

Must have been coz he’s on love it or list it this week

 

[Yubby]

Did Josh Fraser seriously get another year?

Yup. From the CFC website...

2020 Carlton AFL coaching structure

• Senior coach - David Teague
• Head of Coaching Performance - Henry Playfair
• Assistant Coach (Backline) - Dale Amos
• Assistant Coach (Forwards) - Cameron Bruce
• Assistant Coach (Midfield and Stoppages) - John Barker
• Assistant Coach (Midfield and Transition) - Brent Stanton
• Head of Development - Luke Power
• Development coach - Jason Davenport
• Development coach – Daniel O’Keefe
• Northern Blues Senior Coach - Josh Fraser
• Specialist Coach (Ruck) - Hamish McIntosh
• Specialist Coach (Goalkicking) - Sav Rocca
• Specialist Coach (Skills) - Greg Williams

 

[Aphrodite]

Yup. From the CFC website...

2020 Carlton AFL coaching structure

• Senior coach - David Teague
• Head of Coaching Performance - Henry Playfair
• Assistant Coach (Backline) - Dale Amos
• Assistant Coach (Forwards) - Cameron Bruce
• Assistant Coach (Midfield and Stoppages) - John Barker
• Assistant Coach (Midfield and Transition) - Brent Stanton
• Head of Development - Luke Power
• Development coach - Jason Davenport
• Development coach – Daniel O’Keefe
• Northern Blues Senior Coach - Josh Fraser
• Specialist Coach (Ruck) - Hamish McIntosh
• Specialist Coach (Goalkicking) - Sav Rocca
• Specialist Coach (Skills) - Greg Williams

Diesel

Blues lock in AFL coaching panel for 2020

The Carlton Football Club has finalised its coaching structure for the 2020 AFL season with three new faces arriving at Ikon Park.

www.carltonfc.com.au

 

[reubsblues]

Trading Casboult would be a massive mistake. Why are we so keen to trade out our most versatile key position player? He can play KPD, KPF and is more than competent in the ruck. Offer him two years and move on

Agreed and I recon he would be a perfect finals player

 

[Gobaggers2]

Just for a bit of fun.

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If you can’t mark the ball your in a hole. Up S*** creek without a paddle. How did I do? Nothing but net?


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[MightyBlue]

Why is John Barker still there?

 

[passmark]

Why is John Barker still there?

To annoy you.

 

[LanceRomance]

Why is John Barker still there?

Aside from the fact I have no insight, for all I know he is an excellent coach.

If not, he has the goat photo.

 

[BlueLocke]

I think our midfield/stoppage work was fine, post-bye rounds.
Hard to have much in the way of stoppage strategy when it’s nothing but skinny kids in the guts. Once we had some seasoned operators in there, suddenly we were competitive again.
And those skinny kids won’t be skinny forever!

 

[bigblueboy]

The difference is 1) Gibbs was worth it 2) Adelaide approached US re:Gibbs but wouldn’t put 2 firsts on the table 3) Gibbs wasn’t requesting a trade out or desperate to get out. He said if you can get the deal then do it if not I’m happy to see out my contract. Totally different scenario to someone wanting to leave due to family or other scenarios.

I think you are missing the point. I’m not saying he situations are the same - but clubs need to be seen publicly as pushing back strongly even if they are working to trade the very same players.

 

[Metalcrusher]

Just for a bit of fun.

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Hmmm Boogie Nights.
Grave.
Roy Orbison
Ping Pong Net ..

Sounds like your bucks party ...

 

[NewDarkNavyBlues]

Diesel

Blues lock in AFL coaching panel for 2020

The Carlton Football Club has finalised its coaching structure for the 2020 AFL season with three new faces arriving at Ikon Park.

www.carltonfc.com.au

yeah... but Josh Fraser...

 

[Aphrodite]

yeah... but Josh Fraser...

But NO CAMPO!

 

[tipstar]

Aside from the fact I have no insight, for all I know he is an excellent coach.

If not, he has the goat photo.

I love that line!!!!

 

[My Hat]

I'm firmly in the Keep Casboult camp. I'd consider trading him if we were likely to get good value, but I just don't see other clubs offering enough to make it worth our while. He's clearly best 25-26 and would be expected to play the majority of games next year. He's just finished 5th in the B&F (!) and won the coaches award. A couple of our wins this year may not have happened without him (Freo the obvious example). It seems pretty clear we'll be a better team next year with him than without him.

And yes, this is completely different to my opinion at the start of the year -- credit to Levi for changing my mind.

 

[HARKER]

Very strange statement. I think you (and others) are still judging him on prior performances. 2019 he has been much better, more consistent and proven to be more versatile. Isn't it better for the developing players to earn their spots?

It's really not that strange at all.

You see Hawthorn understand this principle and they know where they are and what will serve them best in the medium to longer terms.
Hawthorn had no issues moving on Hodge, Mitchell, Birchall, Lewis and were happy to cut Roughead in order to allow senior development to youngsters.
This is really important but the timing has to be right forcing greater responsibilities to the younger guys.

We've now dropped in the young leaders who have had a year to get into the swing of the role and it makes for a good time to deputise other young players, should they be suitable, of course and if Walsh was our best 21 and under trainer, then give him a chair in the leadership group also. Don't worry about age.

 

[NewDarkNavyBlues]

It's really not that strange at all.

You see Hawthorn understand this principle and they know where they are and what will serve them best in the medium to longer terms.
Hawthorn had no issues moving on Hodge, Mitchell, Birchall, Lewis and were happy to cut Roughead in order to allow senior development to youngsters.
This is really important but the timing has to be right forcing greater responsibilities to the younger guys.

We've now dropped in the young leaders who have had a year to get into the swing of the role and it makes for a good time to deputise other young players, should they be suitable, of course and if Walsh was our best 21 and under trainer, then give him a chair in the leadership group also. Don't worry about age.

The Hawthorn comparison isn't really accurate.

Casboult is at the peak of his powers now. Hodge and Roughead and Lewis etc had all dropped off considerably and had 1 max 2 years left.

'Rock the Cas' could play many more years and has finally hit his straps. He reminds me somewhat of Leigh Brown back in the day. Never rated him his whole career up until his final few years at the pies. Something clicked and he was a super important player for them that could play multiple positions.

The reality, is that we would not receive his worth in a trade anyway.

Levi stays and he will figure highly again in our B and F in 2020. All credit to the young man. He's come a long way.

 

[Robbo's my hero]

Just for a bit of fun.

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[BrisbaneCFC]

Our big two recruits which have gone under the radar are Simos replacement Willo and Doc.

Add Martin who may play across there as well and our backline looks very strong.

Neither are Simmo's direct replacement.

 

[Brezsa]

I’m also in the keep Levi camp, however I don’t think we should offer him an additional year yet.

So if a club comes to Levi with 2-3 years and Levi thinks it’s what’s best for him and his family, I’d like to see Carlton do everything in their power to get him to that club.

 

[BrisbaneCFC]

Before getting too caught up in the clubs holding players to their contracts, think about how we felt when SOS didn’t budge on Gibbs year 1.

If Essendon or Sydney didn’t take a hardline public stance, supporters would feel seriously let down. Don’t misconstrue this stance with the same clubs refusing to deal.

If I recall correctly, a deal with Adelaide couldn't be reached. That's completely different to SOS not budging on Gibbs.