List Mgmt. 2025 List Management Thread

[Jimmae]

So looking at this through my crack at current best 21 with the list:

FB: Robertson Cordner
HB: Pound Peterson Vickers
C: Hill Sherar Finn
HF: Vescio C.Moody Brown
FF: Austin Bohanna

R: B.Moody Guerin A.McKay

Int: Skepper (mid), Fitzpatrick (fwd), Goss (mid), Reidy (mid/fwd?), Hendrie (def)

EMG: Velardo, Good, Keck

Depth: Read, Fitzgerald, O'Connell, Duursma

I'm really happy with the state of the list in terms of talent level, just want to add more elite talent from the perspective of both athleticism/speed and skill level. Pick 5 is all we have to really grab at that this year, but with the talent pool becoming national our chances go way up.

 

[The Old Dark Navy's]

Pick 5 and Sophie McKay who is a young gun in her own right.

Good is our best ruck currently. BMoody needs to lift. CMoody is the depth.

I'm almost calling time on Peterson with her injuries. I'd play Fitzgerald at CHB. Vescio is just about done too. Maybe she gets a chance early with a new look forward line. I'm not playing 3 talls in a 5 woman forward line however.

Our first 2 draftees will play from the outset IMO.

 

[ianh]

Pick 5 and Sophie McKay who is a young gun in her own right.

Good is our best ruck currently. BMoody needs to lift. CMoody is the depth.

I'm almost calling time on Peterson with her injuries. I'd play Fitzgerald at CHB. Vescio is just about done too. Maybe she gets a chance early with a new look forward line. I'm not playing 3 balls in a 5 woman forward line however.

Our first 2 draftees will play from the outset IMO.

Tend to agree, but Peterson has to be given first crack at CHB unless her body lets her down. Good third in the B&F isn't likely to be out of the side and I agree Celine Moody is clearly third cab off the rank at the moment. I think Bohanna is a great get for us especially at the price and fills a big need.

 

[Jimmae]

Pick 5 and Sophie McKay who is a young gun in her own right.

Good is our best ruck currently. BMoody needs to lift. CMoody is the depth.

I'm almost calling time on Peterson with her injuries. I'd play Fitzgerald at CHB. Vescio is just about done too. Maybe she gets a chance early with a new look forward line. I'm not playing 3 talls in a 5 woman forward line however.

Our first 2 draftees will play from the outset IMO.

I think Breann hit the gym too hard and then hurt her continuity through the season with her forward minutes. Very much like watching what happened with TDK prior to 2024, who I'm glad helped return the ruck role to its fullest potential in the modern game (because he was going to be a mediocre ruck otherwise).

If you give Breann first crack at ruck, then Celine becomes the likely better forward choice, and I think playing a roaming CHF gives her freedom to just work on fundamentals without feeling the need to score with every other kick. We need a lot more running and zippier ball movement, and perhaps that will open up things a bit for her.

I really don't like the situation we have with the 3 of them, and I loathe to see a side where they all play.

RE: draftees, you're probably right though I'm having a hard time seeing a good spot for Sophie until she irons out her kicking, but it will be amazing to see someone with Andy's running gait and power in a Carlton jumper.

 

[The Old Dark Navy's]

I think Breann hit the gym too hard and then hurt her continuity through the season with her forward minutes. Very much like watching what happened with TDK prior to 2024, who I'm glad helped return the ruck role to its fullest potential in the modern game (because he was going to be a mediocre ruck otherwise).

If you give Breann first crack at ruck, then Celine becomes the likely better forward choice, and I think playing a roaming CHF gives her freedom to just work on fundamentals without feeling the need to score with every other kick. We need a lot more running and zippier ball movement, and perhaps that will open up things a bit for her.

I really don't like the situation we have with the 3 of them, and I loathe to see a side where they all play.

RE: draftees, you're probably right though I'm having a hard time seeing a good spot for Sophie until she irons out her kicking, but it will be amazing to see someone with Andy's running gait and power in a Carlton jumper.

I'd go with a forward line up like this:

Brown Austin Fitzpatrick
Bohanna Vescio

I'd rotate Breann and Good in the ruck, or down the line leading talls.

You can't argue with Good's season. She is bigger and stronger than Moody at the moment. Celine just doesn't get to enough contests.

 

[Jimmae]

I'd go with a forward line up like this:

Brown Austin Fitzpatrick
Bohanna Vescio

I'd rotate Breann and Good in the ruck, or down the line leading talls.

You can't argue with Good's season. She is bigger and stronger than Moody at the moment. Celine just doesn't get to enough contests.

Neither of them are fast enough.

 

[The Old Dark Navy's]

Neither of them are fast enough.

Neither of who ... Good and Celine? Good is better around the ground.

 

[Jimmae]

Neither of who ... Good and Celine? Good is better around the ground.

Breann and Good. Breann is quick in a straight line when playing lighter than she did last year.

 

[The Old Dark Navy's]

Breann and Good. Breann is quick in a straight line when playing lighter than she did last year.

Neither seem to be near the level of the rucks at the better clubs. The level has improved so much as the grass roots competitions have improved. We will need to invest in a young ruck sooner or later.

 

[katmanblue]

Who are we looking to draft on Monday?

I've got no idea about the likely candidates.

Hope we can get our pick in before a bid on McKay.

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[Aphrodite]

Three emerging Blues recommit

Three Blues have extended their contracts.

www.carltonfc.com.au

CARLTON midfielders Dayna Finn and Lily Goss alongside defender Ciara Fitzgerald have signed a contract extension, keeping them in the Navy Blue until at least the end of 2026.

 

[The Old Dark Navy's]

Pound Cordner
Field Sholz Peterson

Hill Guerin Vickers
B Moody A McKay Sherar

Fitzpatrick Austin Skepper
Bohanna Vescio

Int: Good Robertson Duursma S McKay

Emergencies from: Finn Fitzgerald Brown Keck Goss Hendrie Velardo C Moody

Getting some depth, but still heaps of development and experience needed. Th3 balance is starting to show.

 

[Stamos]

Not sure if this is the right thread, or should start a 2026 one, but anyway
Hun
Carlton’s list needs and trade targets after AFLW preliminary final exit

 

[katmanblue]

I think Pound has to be on shaky ground too. Looked like a bit of a liability in the prelim. I've loved her guts and determination over the journey but she's another that is slowing down.

Not sure of contract tenure.

 

[GalaxyBlue]

I think Pound has to be on shaky ground too. Looked like a bit of a liability in the prelim. I've loved her guts and determination over the journey but she's another that is slowing down.

Not sure of contract tenure.

Contracted until 2026.

Pound puts pen to paper

Gab Pound is staying at the Blues until at least the end of 2026.

www.carltonfc.com.au

 

[BluStreak]

With the addition of L Bella from Gold Coast. We now have 5 rucks on the list.
I realise that Breann H will play forward more however, Jess, Madeline and Maddison all will be looking for game time, which ones fall by the wayside as we would not recruit Lauren if not expecting her to play next season.
Anyone in the know on AFLW list managment goings on?

 

[Coona Blues]

With the addition of L Bella from Gold Coast. We now have 5 rucks on the list.
I realise that Breann H will play forward more however, Jess, Madeline and Maddison all will be looking for game time, which ones fall by the wayside as we would not recruit Lauren if not expecting her to play next season.
Anyone in the know on AFLW list managment goings on?

Maddie Hendrie is now genuine KPD.

Jess Good reportedly fielding offers. She has been a great competitor, but has never been quick, and time catching up. Possibly departs with a huge thank you from the group and supporters.

Unless list spots are at a massive premium, likely Torpey stays around as “insurance”. Did a decent job when needed mid year.

Not sure how much “gas is in the tank” for “Moods” post marriage. Forward/ruck seems her go moving forward

 

[Jimmae]

With the addition of L Bella from Gold Coast. We now have 5 rucks on the list.
I realise that Breann H will play forward more however, Jess, Madeline and Maddison all will be looking for game time, which ones fall by the wayside as we would not recruit Lauren if not expecting her to play next season.
Anyone in the know on AFLW list managment goings on?

Maddie Hendrie is now genuine KPD.

Jess Good reportedly fielding offers. She has been a great competitor, but has never been quick, and time catching up. Possibly departs with a huge thank you from the group and supporters.

Unless list spots are at a massive premium, likely Torpey stays around as “insurance”. Did a decent job when needed mid year.

Not sure how much “gas is in the tank” for “Moods” post marriage. Forward/ruck seems her go moving forward

Torpey could easily transition to defence, has plenty of athleticism.