20 Questions on 2008

[mightymightyblues]

1. Where do u expect Carlton to finish next season?

2. Who will captain the club?

3. How many goals for fev?

4. Waite, back or forward?

5. Do you think Ratten's is the right man to lead us forward?

6. Will Judd win the brownlow? If not who will?

7. Which Carlton players would have taking the biggest steps forward in 08?

8. How many games will Ackland play for the blues next year?

9. Which players will get the sack next year?

10. Eddie Betts, forward or midfield?

11. Who will be better next season, Russell or Bentick?

12. Good decision keeping Bannister on our list?

13. Even though we now have the best player in the comp, is it going to hurt you watching Josh Kennedy in an eagles jumper?

14. Will Aisake finally make a senior appearance?

15. What position on the ladder would you consider a 'failure of a season'?

16. Will Dick Pratt step down as president next year?

17. Will Carlton be the most hated club in the AFL?

18. Will our horrible record at Telstra dome improve next year?

19. Who will be our tagger to shut down the elite midfielders next season?

20. What changes do you expect to see in 2008?

 

[aron_rox]

1. Where do u expect Carlton to finish next season? 15-10

2. Who will captain the club? i want big bad buzzling sentanta ohailpin but stevens will

3. How many goals for fev? 70

4. Waite, back or forward? forward

5. Do you think Ratten's is the right man to lead us forward? yes

6. Will Judd win the brownlow? If not who will? dal santo

7. Which Carlton players would have taking the biggest steps forward in 08? marc murphy and seun hampson

8. How many games will Ackland play for the blues next year? 10

9. Which players will get the sack next year? saddington sam jacobs bannister wiggins bentick blackwell

10. Eddie Betts, forward or midfield? forward

11. Who will be better next season, Russell or Bentick? russell

12. Good decision keeping Bannister on our list? yes for 1 more season

13. Even though we now have the best player in the comp, is it going to hurt you watching Josh Kennedy in an eagles jumper? no. hasn't proved anything at carlton. Would of hurt watching paul bower though

14. Will Aisake finally make a senior appearance? yes

15. What position on the ladder would you consider a 'failure of a season'? 16

16. Will Dick Pratt step down as president next year? hopefully he does .good job dick and thankyou but if this was any other country in the world he would pprobably be in jail.

17. Will Carlton be the most hated club in the AFL? collingwood

18. Will our horrible record at Telstra dome improve next year? na

19. Who will be our tagger to shut down the elite midfielders next season? banister for chad cornes. i havent seen our recruits (par judd) but armfield sounds decent enough

20. What changes do you expect to see in 2008?

Murphs becoming an elite, fev kicking lots more goals jamo putting on weight and becoming a star sentanta getting better having decent ruckman and more

 

[recently blue]

15. What position on the ladder would you consider a 'failure of a season'?

2nd or below.

 

[LennyLeonard]

1.
Where do u expect Carlton to finish next season? 6-12 injury free and we can play finals

2. Who will captain the club? Chris Judd

3. How many goals for fev? 95

4. Waite, back or forward? depends on the opposition. Back when needed.

5. Do you think Ratten's is the right man to lead us forward? Yes

6. Will Judd win the brownlow? If not who will? Goodes will win the brownlow

7. Which Carlton players would have taking the biggest steps forward in 08? Gibbs will be a star

8. How many games will Ackland play for the blues next year? 12

9. Which players will get the sack next year? Wiggins, Bannister, Hartlett, Bentick,Ackland and Saddington. Hopefully a couple may suprise. I think Saddington has something to offer.

10. Eddie Betts, forward or midfield? Both. but he is needed up forward

11. Who will be better next season, Russell or Bentick? Russell

12. Good decision keeping Bannister on our list? We need depth

13. Even though we now have the best player in the comp, is it going to hurt you watching Josh Kennedy in an eagles jumper? No

14. Will Aisake finally make a senior appearance? Yes

15. What position on the ladder would you consider a 'failure of a season'?bottom 4

16. Will Dick Pratt step down as president next year? No

17. Will Carlton be the most hated club in the AFL? No

18. Will our horrible record at Telstra dome improve next year? Yes

19. Who will be our tagger to shut down the elite midfielders next season? Ryan Jackson

20. What changes do you expect to see in 2008?

Better skills and a better game plan

 

[Beloved]

Some really good questions here.

Where do u expect Carlton to finish next season?
12-13
2. Who will captain the club?
Kade Simpson
3. How many goals for fev?
50-60
4. Waite, back or forward?
Back
5. Do you think Ratten's is the right man to lead us forward?
Definately, someone who knows the club well.
6. Will Judd win the brownlow? If not who will?
No. If you mean who will win in next year then it's far too early to tell, but if you meen from Carlton in the future, i'd say Marc Murphy.
7. Which Carlton players would have taking the biggest steps forward in 08?
Bryce Gibbs/ Kade Simpson.
8. How many games will Ackland play for the blues next year?
12
9. Which players will get the sack next year?
Ackland
10. Eddie Betts, forward or midfield?
Forward for now, but i'd like to see him in the midfield.
11. Who will be better next season, Russell or Bentick?
Bentick.
12. Good decision keeping Bannister on our list?
Yes.
13. Even though we now have the best player in the comp, is it going to hurt you watching Josh Kennedy in an eagles jumper?
Definately, it's like losing a favourite son.
14. Will Aisake finally make a senior appearance?
Yes (fingers crossed).
15. What position on the ladder would you consider a 'failure of a season'?
15th and below.
16. Will Dick Pratt step down as president next year?
No
17. Will Carlton be the most hated club in the AFL?
Possibly.
18. Will our horrible record at Telstra dome improve next year?
I don't expect it to.
19. Who will be our tagger to shut down the elite midfielders next season?
Nicky Stevens.
20. What changes do you expect to see in 2008?
A dramatic development from the younger kids.

 

[Faizza]

1. Where do u expect Carlton to finish next season? 9

2. Who will captain the club? Stevens

3. How many goals for fev? 85

4. Waite, back or forward? Back

5. Do you think Ratten's is the right man to lead us forward? Yes

6. Will Judd win the brownlow? If not who will? Yes

7. Which Carlton players would have taking the biggest steps forward in 08? Walker, Murphy, Gibbs and Setanta

8. How many games will Ackland play for the blues next year? 4

9. Which players will get the sack next year? Hartlett, Wiggins, Bannister, Saddington, Blackwell, Ackland

10. Eddie Betts, forward or midfield? Both, will start in the forward pocket but play bursts in the midfield liek he did towards the end of the 07 season

11. Who will be better next season, Russell or Bentick? Russel, he will play off the half forward and Bentick will struggle to get a game i just think he is too slow

12. Good decision keeping Bannister on our list? Yes for one more year. He does a decent job tagging people out of the game ala Chad Cornes and whilst Jackson and others are still learning to do that he is still worth something

13. Even though we now have the best player in the comp, is it going to hurt you watching Josh Kennedy in an eagles jumper? Yes, from the moment we got him a couple of years ago i knew he was something special

14. Will Aisake finally make a senior appearance? Yes, will play in Nab cup to let him find his feet and i would say 10-12 games in the season

15. What position on the ladder would you consider a 'failure of a season'? 12 and below

16. Will Dick Pratt step down as president next year? Yes he has already stated that he is only being president until the end of 2008

17. Will Carlton be the most hated club in the AFL? always have been and always will

18. Will our horrible record at Telstra dome improve next year? No but will still not be great

19. Who will be our tagger to shut down the elite midfielders next season? Jackson and Bannister. I think Grigg may even be given a go at this

20. What changes do you expect to see in 2008? Game plan to still be attacking but to have some sort of defensive aspects. Murphy to no longer have the number one tag. Setanta and Waite to be kept in one position. A different Blues team than that of the one of late.

 

[Artie Bucco]

Great thread.

1. Where do u expect Carlton to finish next season? 10th

2. Who will captain the club? Stevens / Simpson

3. How many goals for fev? 87

4. Waite, back or forward? Forward..(realistically back)

5. Do you think Ratten's is the right man to lead us forward? yep

6. Will Judd win the brownlow? If not who will? he will be in top 3, S Black

7. Which Carlton players would have taking the biggest steps forward in 08? Murphy, Walker, Jamison

8. How many games will Ackland play for the blues next year? 8-11

9. Which players will get the sack next year? Jacobs, Bannister, Ackland, Saddington, Hartlett, Blackwell - I'm not sure of contracts but that's my list.

10. Eddie Betts, forward or midfield? Forward, but has shown he can be a good burst midfielder when required.

11. Who will be better next season, Russell or Bentick? Very hard question, I see Bentick as a better player than people give him credit for but will find it hard to cement a regular gig in the 22. So on that premise i'd have to say Russell.

12. Good decision keeping Bannister on our list? yep great depth player!

13. Even though we now have the best player in the comp, is it going to hurt you watching Josh Kennedy in an eagles jumper? Not really, wish him all the best.

14. Will Aisake finally make a senior appearance? Yes.

15. What position on the ladder would you consider a 'failure of a season'? 13th

16. Will Dick Pratt step down as president next year? yes in october 08

17. Will Carlton be the most hated club in the AFL? In all of Australia we will be 2nd behind Collingwood, On Bigfooty we will be #1

18. Will our horrible record at Telstra dome improve next year? yes

19. Who will be our tagger to shut down the elite midfielders next season? Jackson

20. What changes do you expect to see in 2008? More pressure and toughness and more than 4 wins.
Walker Dropping Dale Thomas again
Setanta going nuts (not changes but I want to see it again)

 

[la47]

1. Where do u expect Carlton to finish next season? 10th

2. Who will captain the club? Chris Judd

3. How many goals for fev? 70

4. Waite, back or forward? Back

5. Do you think Ratten's is the right man to lead us forward? Yes

6. Will Judd win the brownlow? If not who will? No, who cares

7. Which Carlton players would have taking the biggest steps forward in 08? Murphy, Gibbs, Fisher

8. How many games will Ackland play for the blues next year? 5

9. Which players will get the sack next year? Blackwell!, Ackland

10. Eddie Betts, forward or midfield? Both, stints in the middle

11. Who will be better next season, Russell or Bentick? Russell

12. Good decision keeping Bannister on our list? Yeah, handy

13. Even though we now have the best player in the comp, is it going to hurt you watching Josh Kennedy in an eagles jumper? Yes

14. Will Aisake finally make a senior appearance? Yes

15. What position on the ladder would you consider a 'failure of a season'? 12th or below

16. Will Dick Pratt step down as president next year? Yes, at the end

17. Will Carlton be the most hated club in the AFL? We're on our way

18. Will our horrible record at Telstra dome improve next year? Yes

19. Who will be our tagger to shut down the elite midfielders next season? Ryan Jackson probably

20. What changes do you expect to see in 2008? Accountability

 

[Blueinblood]

1. Where do u expect Carlton to finish next season? 12th

2. Who will captain the club? Nick Stevens

3. How many goals for fev? 89

4. Waite, back or forward? forward

5. Do you think Ratten's is the right man to lead us forward? No

6. Will Judd win the brownlow? If not who will? No, Daniel Kerr

7. Which Carlton players would have taking the biggest steps forward in 08? Hampson, Armfield

8. How many games will Ackland play for the blues next year? 8

9. Which players will get the sack next year?
Jacobs Ackland Blackwell

10. Eddie Betts, forward or midfield?
Spells in both

11. Who will be better next season, Russell or Bentick? Bentick

12. Good decision keeping Bannister on our list? Yes

13. Even though we now have the best player in the comp, is it going to hurt you watching Josh Kennedy in an eagles jumper? Yes

14. Will Aisake finally make a senior appearance? Yes

15. What position on the ladder would you consider a 'failure of a season'?
Bottom 4

16. Will Dick Pratt step down as president next year? Yes

17. Will Carlton be the most hated club in the AFL? No

18. Will our horrible record at Telstra dome improve next year? Yes

19. Who will be our tagger to shut down the elite midfielders next season? armfield/ bannister/ anderson

20. What changes do you expect to see in 2008?[/quote]
Less golas conceded.....more games won...less fitness based injuries

 

[AndyWalkersGirl]

1. Where do u expect Carlton to finish next season? 8th

2. Who will captain the club? Nick Stevens.

3. How many goals for fev? 65 hopefully we will start looking and having faith in other forwards.

4. Waite, back or forward? Will play predominatly back

5. Do you think Ratten's is the right man to lead us forward? Without a doubt.

6. Will Judd win the brownlow? If not who will? Nope. Dont really care.

7. Which Carlton players would have taking the biggest steps forward in 08? Setanta. Hampson. Grigg. Russell.

8. How many games will Ackland play for the blues next year? 7

9. Which players will get the sack next year? Blackwell, Ackland, Wiggins, Hartlett, Saddington, Bannister

10. Eddie Betts, forward or midfield? Forward with stints in the middle.

11. Who will be better next season, Russell or Bentick? Russell

12. Good decision keeping Bannister on our list? Yes.

13. Even though we now have the best player in the comp, is it going to hurt you watching Josh Kennedy in an eagles jumper? Judd needs to prove himself at Carlton. I couldn't care less about what he did at the Eagles, I just want the same at Carlton, then we can say we have the best player in the comp. As for Kennedy, yes I will hurt seeing him, especially when he dominates.

14. Will Aisake finally make a senior appearance? Sure will. Watch Setanta go off!

15. What position on the ladder would you consider a 'failure of a season'? 12th or below

16. Will Dick Pratt step down as president next year? At the end of the year, Yes.

17. Will Carlton be the most hated club in the AFL? Always have been and always will be.

18. Will our horrible record at Telstra dome improve next year? You'd hope so with our change in game plan.

19. Who will be our tagger to shut down the elite midfielders next season? Possibly Ryan Jackson because he has the biggest tank.

20. What changes do you expect to see in 2008? Accountability. More pressure. More support for teammates, both physically and verbally. Better usage of the ball.

 

[one eyed bluey]

1. Where do u expect Carlton to finish next season? 8th

2. Who will captain the club? stevens

3. How many goals for fev? 100

4. Waite, back or forward? forward

5. Do you think Ratten's is the right man to lead us forward? Bloody oath

6. Will Judd win the brownlow? If not who will? no, g.ablet

7. Which Carlton players would have taking the biggest steps forward in 08? the whole list except bannister

8. How many games will Ackland play for the blues next year? 10 (hopefully does a knee and will play 0)

9. Which players will get the sack next year? bannister, jake edwards, sam jacobs, saddington, hartlett, (how come ppl wona get rid of blackwell?)

10. Eddie Betts, forward or midfield? forward

11. Who will be better next season, Russell or Bentick? Russell

12. Good decision keeping Bannister on our list? nope, his a dud, his not going to improve.

13. Even though we now have the best player in the comp, is it going to hurt you watching Josh Kennedy in an eagles jumper? yes we need a CHF he could've been it.

14. Will Aisake finally make a senior appearance?yes

15. What position on the ladder would you consider a 'failure of a season'? spoon

16. Will Dick Pratt step down as president next year? dont know

17. Will Carlton be the most hated club in the AFL? no collingwood

18. Will our horrible record at Telstra dome improve next year?yes

19. Who will be our tagger to shut down the elite midfielders next season? Jackson or carrazzo

20. What changes do you expect to see in 2008?

more flipping wins!

 

[HBF]

1. Where do u expect Carlton to finish next season? 9th - 12th

2. Who will captain the club? Chris Judd

3. How many goals for fev? 61

4. Waite, back or forward? Forward. We have enough backs.

5. Do you think Ratten's is the right man to lead us forward? Absolutely

6. Will Judd win the brownlow? If not who will? He'll go very close. G.Ablett

7. Which Carlton players would have taking the biggest steps forward in 08? Shaun Grigg, Setanta O'Hailpin, Marc Murphy

8. How many games will Ackland play for the blues next year? Not many hopefully

9. Which players will get the sack next year? About 6ish

10. Eddie Betts, forward or midfield? Forward, with bursts through the midfield

11. Who will be better next season, Russell or Bentick? Both will struggle to be in our best 22.

12. Good decision keeping Bannister on our list? Depth player at best.

13. Even though we now have the best player in the comp, is it going to hurt you watching Josh Kennedy in an eagles jumper? Not really. Hope he does really well at West Coast

14. Will Aisake finally make a senior appearance? Yes

15. What position on the ladder would you consider a 'failure of a season'? 13th or below

16. Will Dick Pratt step down as president next year? At seasons end at the earliest

17. Will Carlton be the most hated club in the AFL? Nope

18. Will our horrible record at Telstra dome improve next year? I hope so.

19. Who will be our tagger to shut down the elite midfielders next season? Walker or Jackson

20. What changes do you expect to see in 2008? Not too many

 

[good2bblue]

1. Where do u expect Carlton to finish next season? 9-12

2. Who will captain the club? Kade Simpson

3. How many goals for fev? 80

4. Waite, back or forward? Forward

5. Do you think Ratten's is the right man to lead us forward? YES

6. Will Judd win the brownlow? If not who will? Sam Mitchell

7. Which Carlton players would have taking the biggest steps forward in 08? Bryce Gibbs

8. How many games will Ackland play for the blues next year? 10-12

9. Which players will get the sack next year? Hartlett, Wiggins, Blackwell, Jacobs and Bannister

10. Eddie Betts, forward or midfield? Forward, Rotating into the midfield every now and then

11. Who will be better next season, Russell or Bentick? Russell

12. Good decision keeping Bannister on our list? NO

13. Even though we now have the best player in the comp, is it going to hurt you watching Josh Kennedy in an eagles jumper? Depends on how well he plays

14. Will Aisake finally make a senior appearance? YES

15. What position on the ladder would you consider a 'failure of a season'? 14th and Under

16. Will Dick Pratt step down as president next year? Yes, probably during november

17. Will Carlton be the most hated club in the AFL? No, Collingwood

18. Will our horrible record at Telstra dome improve next year? No, but I hope we get out of that deal ASAP

19. Who will be our tagger to shut down the elite midfielders next season? Armfield possibly Jackson

20. What changes do you expect to see in 2008? No blowouts, improvement in skills, accountability, and a more physical approach to our game

 

[wally funk]

1. Where do u expect Carlton to finish next season?just outside the 8, with any luck

2. Who will captain the club?either stevo or murph, i dont mind.

3. How many goals for fev?80-90

4. Waite, back or forward?probably towards the back

5. Do you think Ratten's is the right man to lead us forward?better than most

6. Will Judd win the brownlow? If not who will?hey may well, if not it'll be some surprise packet from another club

7. Which Carlton players would have taking the biggest steps forward in 08?probably gibbs, after a 2007 some would have called underwhelming

8. How many games will Ackland play for the blues next year?at least half. not as bad a player as some have said

9. Which players will get the sack next year?dunno. couple of young fellas that dont get much game time. no big names.

10. Eddie Betts, forward or midfield?forward, definately

11. Who will be better next season, Russell or Bentick?bentick

12. Good decision keeping Bannister on our list?sure. he could come in handy

13. Even though we now have the best player in the comp, is it going to hurt you watching Josh Kennedy in an eagles jumper?nope. unless he nabs the brownlow

14. Will Aisake finally make a senior appearance?yes! several! look forward to seeing the brothers play alongside each other - they will perform great together i reckon

15. What position on the ladder would you consider a 'failure of a season'?bottom 3 or 4

16. Will Dick Pratt step down as president next year?no. 2009.

17. Will Carlton be the most hated club in the AFL?arent we already? if not, then yes

18. Will our horrible record at Telstra dome improve next year?yes

19. Who will be our tagger to shut down the elite midfielders next season?don't know

20. What changes do you expect to see in 2008?Less goals conceded.....more games won...less fitness based injuries ***** stolen from blueinblood - perfect answer

 

[dane]

1. Where do u expect Carlton to finish next season?
7 - 10th

2. Who will captain the club?
Nick Stevens

3. How many goals for fev?
85

4. Waite, back or forward?
Backline

5. Do you think Ratten's is the right man to lead us forward?
Yes

6. Will Judd win the brownlow? If not who will?
Yes

7. Which Carlton players would have taking the biggest steps forward in 08?
Walker, Setanta, GIBBS

8. How many games will Ackland play for the blues next year?
0 hopefully.

9. Which players will get the sack next year?
Ackland, Saddington, Wiggins, Hartlett(If he doesn't perform), Blackwell, Jacobs

10. Eddie Betts, forward or midfield?
Forward

11. Who will be better next season, Russell or Bentick?
For the Bullants?

12. Good decision keeping Bannister on our list?
Yep.

13. Even though we now have the best player in the comp, is it going to hurt you watching Josh Kennedy in an eagles jumper?
We wont see it this year, I dont think

14. Will Aisake finally make a senior appearance?
Yes

15. What position on the ladder would you consider a 'failure of a season'?
Below 10th

16. Will Dick Pratt step down as president next year?
Yep, AF to replace

17. Will Carlton be the most hated club in the AFL?
Yep.

18. Will our horrible record at Telstra dome improve next year?
Yep.

19. Who will be our tagger to shut down the elite midfielders next season?
Tough one...hopefully someone can step up.

20. What changes do you expect to see in 2008?
GAMEPLAN
Attitude
Hunger
Winning

 

[Hawks 08]

1. Where do u expect Carlton to finish next season?
14

2. Who will captain the club?
Judd

3. How many goals for fev?
69

4. Waite, back or forward?
Back

5. Do you think Ratten's is the right man to lead us forward?
Tough ask

6. Will Judd win the brownlow? If not who will?
Daniel Kerr by a country mile

7. Which Carlton players would have taking the biggest steps forward in 08?
Cameron Cloke :S

8. How many games will Ackland play for the blues next year?
22

9. Which players will get the sack next year?
Half the team if Ratten is serious

10. Eddie Betts, forward or midfield?
Forward, hasnt got the game for the midfield
11. Who will be better next season, Russell or Bentick?
Russel
12. Good decision keeping Bannister on our list?
No. Fringe.
13. Even though we now have the best player in the comp, is it going to hurt you watching Josh Kennedy in an eagles jumper?
Showed nothing
14. Will Aisake finally make a senior appearance?
Dunno
15. What position on the ladder would you consider a 'failure of a season'?
16
16. Will Dick Pratt step down as president next year?
Will be sent to jail
17. Will Carlton be the most hated club in the AFL?
Already is
18. Will our horrible record at Telstra dome improve next year?
No
19. Who will be our tagger to shut down the elite midfielders next season?
Bentick
20. What changes do you expect to see in 2008?
Judd (only thing)

 

[BlueDevil]

1. Where do u expect Carlton to finish next season? 10th

2. Who will captain the club? Nick Stevens

3. How many goals for fev? 75

4. Waite, back or forward? Forward

5. Do you think Ratten's is the right man to lead us forward? Yep. no doubt whatsoever

6. Will Judd win the brownlow? If not who will? no, wait and see.

7. Which Carlton players would have taking the biggest steps forward in 08? Setanta, gibbs, murphy, jackson

8. How many games will Ackland play for the blues next year? 10-12

9. Which players will get the sack next year? dunno, wiggo maybe if he doesn't cement his spot with all the young talent around.

10. Eddie Betts, forward or midfield? foward with short bursts in the guts for somthing differant

11. Who will be better next season, Russell or Bentick? Russell

12. Good decision keeping Bannister on our list? perhaps, we'll wait and see

13. Even though we now have the best player in the comp, is it going to hurt you watching Josh Kennedy in an eagles jumper? no, unless he kicks 10 against us.

14. Will Aisake finally make a senior appearance? YAY

15. What position on the ladder would you consider a 'failure of a season'? anything below 16th, 15th, 14th, 13th, 12th, 11th

16. Will Dick Pratt step down as president next year? if he sees fit if not, no

17. Will Carlton be the most hated club in the AFL? i hope so, but everyone i know hates the pies more atm. even magpie fans.

18. Will our horrible record at Telstra dome improve next year? if we belt teams like we belted Port last season then yes.

19. Who will be our tagger to shut down the elite midfielders next season? Action jackson

20. What changes do you expect to see in 2008? less points conceded, and a better game plan.

 

[The Old Dark Navy's]

1. Where do u expect Carlton to finish next season? - 9th-11th

2. Who will captain the club? - Chris Judd

3. How many goals for fev? - 79 (shared workload)

4. Waite, back or forward? - Yes (i.e both)

5. Do you think Ratten's is the right man to lead us forward? - Yes (can't give any other answer)

6. Will Judd win the brownlow? If not who will? - No. Not a clue.

7. Which Carlton players would have taking the biggest steps forward in 08? - Murphy, Waite, Gibbs, Walker

8. How many games will Ackland play for the blues next year? - 7

9. Which players will get the sack next year? - Ackland, Wiggins, Saddington, Bannister

10. Eddie Betts, forward or midfield? - 70-30

11. Who will be better next season, Russell or Bentick? - Russell

12. Good decision keeping Bannister on our list? - Depth, occasional role. Doesn't hurt.

13. Even though we now have the best player in the comp, is it going to hurt you watching Josh Kennedy in an eagles jumper? - Yes

14. Will Aisake finally make a senior appearance? - Yes

15. What position on the ladder would you consider a 'failure of a season'? - Bottom 4

16. Will Dick Pratt step down as president next year? - I think so.

17. Will Carlton be the most hated club in the AFL? - If we make finals, most definitely.

18. Will our horrible record at Telstra dome improve next year? - Won't take much to improve it.

19. Who will be our tagger to shut down the elite midfielders next season? - Armfield and Jacko.

20. What changes do you expect to see in 2008? - I expect HBF will change his underwear at some point.

 

[lopezz]

1. Where do u expect Carlton to finish next season? 9 - 11

2. Who will captain the club? Nick Stevens

3. How many goals for fev? 77

4. Waite, back or forward? Will always be a forward option, but think he'll play a more defensive role over all

5. Do you think Ratten's is the right man to lead us forward? Without a doubt

6. Will Judd win the brownlow? If not who will? No, Stevo and Murph will rob him of votes

7. Which Carlton players would have taking the biggest steps forward in 08? Gibbs, Murphy, Walker, Simpson, Hampson, Aisake

8. How many games will Ackland play for the blues next year? 6

9. Which players will get the sack next year? Wiggins, Saddington, Ackland, Jacobs

10. Eddie Betts, forward or midfield? Forward with a few stints up the ground

11. Who will be better next season, Russell or Bentick? Very tough year for both, can Russel finally step up? i'm not sure

12. Good decision keeping Bannister on our list? Yes, Only as good as your worst player. Has shown he can fill a role from time to time. Best depth option we had

13. Even though we now have the best player in the comp, is it going to hurt you watching Josh Kennedy in an eagles jumper? Nup, hope he does well. Unless he turns out to be the next sticks

14. Will Aisake finally make a senior appearance? Yes, and like his brother will inject passion, spirit and aggression into the side!

15. What position on the ladder would you consider a 'failure of a season'? 12

16. Will Dick Pratt step down as president next year? Think he'll stay till the end of 2009. When the jobs done!

17. Will Carlton be the most hated club in the AFL? By Richmond, Essendon and Collingwood fans, Yes

18. Will our horrible record at Telstra dome improve next year? Yes, better defensive pressure up the ground and the ball wont go back over our heads as often, or quickly

19. Who will be our tagger to shut down the elite midfielders next season? Wont have one, will run with any mid in the comp. Maybe Hadley or Tex to play a body on role

20. What changes do you expect to see in 2008?

An accountable team for 22 or more rounds. With some exciting highs but a few reality checks along the way

 

[iRemember87]

1. Where do u expect Carlton to finish next season? 11th

2. Who will captain the club? Stevens with Simpson vice

3. How many goals for fev? 93

4. Waite, back or forward? Hopefully forward, but think will be back

5. Do you think Ratten's is the right man to lead us forward? Yes, with the passion and fire in the belly is back!!!

6. Will Judd win the brownlow? If not who will? Jon Brown

7. Which Carlton players would have taking the biggest steps forward in 08? Murphy, Gibbs and both O'hAilpin's

8. How many games will Ackland play for the blues next year? None

9. Which players will get the sack next year? Jacobs, Hartlett & Ackland

10. Eddie Betts, forward or midfield? Foward

11. Who will be better next season, Russell or Bentick? Even stevens

12. Good decision keeping Bannister on our list? Yes, he can play, would actually be good in the backline...Port game proved it.

13. Even though we now have the best player in the comp, is it going to hurt you watching Josh Kennedy in an eagles jumper? Always

14. Will Aisake finally make a senior appearance? Round 1

15. What position on the ladder would you consider a 'failure of a season'? Anything below 11th

16. Will Dick Pratt step down as president next year? Yes, work will be done, foundation set, Pratt will then just be our benefactor!!

17. Will Carlton be the most hated club in the AFL? Always will...

18. Will our horrible record at Telstra dome improve next year? Yes

19. Who will be our tagger to shut down the elite midfielders next season? Jackson

20. What changes do you expect to see in 2008? Wins on the board, the media leaving Carlton alone, and Carlton getting back on track to being Carlton....

 

[Silvagnis]

1. Where do u expect Carlton to finish next season?

Thirteenth.

2. Who will captain the club?

Chris Judd.

3. How many goals for fev?

90.

And sex with different partners.

4. Waite, back or forward?

Forward.

5. Do you think Ratten's is the right man to lead us forward?

Definitely, Ratt's coaching against the Saints and Collingwood was terrific.

6. Will Judd win the brownlow? If not who will?

No, Kerr will win it.

7. Which Carlton players would have taking the biggest steps forward in 08?

Walker, Russell, Bower, Murphy and Gibbs.

8. How many games will Ackland play for the blues next year?

Eight.

9. Which players will get the sack next year?

Wiggins, Saddington, Ackland and Hartlett.

10. Eddie Betts, forward or midfield?

Forward.

11. Who will be better next season, Russell or Bentick?

Russell.

12. Good decision keeping Bannister on our list?

Yes, his presence gives the kids breathing space when they feel the pinch.

13. Even though we now have the best player in the comp, is it going to hurt you watching Josh Kennedy in an eagles jumper?

Yes.

14. Will Aisake finally make a senior appearance?

Yes.

15. What position on the ladder would you consider a 'failure of a season'?

Sixteenth to thirteenth.

16. Will Dick Pratt step down as president next year?

Yes.

17. Will Carlton be the most hated club in the AFL?

Always.

18. Will our horrible record at Telstra dome improve next year?

Yes.

19. Who will be our tagger to shut down the elite midfielders next season?

Jackson.

20. What changes do you expect to see in 2008?

Possession game, Russell playing forward and Walker and Houlihan playing on the wings.

 

[elgranto]

1. Where do u expect Carlton to finish next season? 7-12

2. Who will captain the club? Simpson (hopefully), Stevens or Judd more likley

3. How many goals for fev? 92

4. Waite, back or forward? back (especially against reiwoldt)

5. Do you think Ratten's is the right man to lead us forward? yes

6. Will Judd win the brownlow? If not who will? i have theory in racing, favourites stablemate.... worked last years brownlow as well, maybe stevo

7. Which Carlton players would have taking the biggest steps forward in 08? murphy & gibbs, with less pressure and no taggers

8. How many games will Ackland play for the blues next year? 00000

9. Which players will get the sack next year? ??

10. Eddie Betts, forward or midfield? forward, pich hitting in midfield

11. Who will be better next season, Russell or Bentick? i am big fan of bentick but i think he wills truggle to get games next year

12. Good decision keeping Bannister on our list? yes

13. Even though we now have the best player in the comp, is it going to hurt you watching Josh Kennedy in an eagles jumper? not really

14. Will Aisake finally make a senior appearance? yes

15. What position on the ladder would you consider a 'failure of a season'? like the answer of 2nd or lower, but bottom 4 would be failure

16. Will Dick Pratt step down as president next year? he said when he took over that he would only do it for 2 years

17. Will Carlton be the most hated club in the AFL? hope so

18. Will our horrible record at Telstra dome improve next year? can't get any worse

19. Who will be our tagger to shut down the elite midfielders next season? this could be the role for bannister

20. What changes do you expect to see in 2008? winning regularly

 

[Carlton Kid]

1. Where do u expect Carlton to finish next season? 9th-12th

2. Who will captain the club? Chris Judd

3. How many goals for fev? 69

4. Waite, back or forward? Both, mostly back though.

5. Do you think Ratten's is the right man to lead us forward? Yep!

6. Will Judd win the brownlow? If not who will? No. Daniel Kerr will win it.

7. Which Carlton players would have taking the biggest steps forward in 08? Grigg, Murphy, Hampson and Gibbs

8. How many games will Ackland play for the blues next year? 6

9. Which players will get the sack next year? Ackland, Saddington, Wiggins, Blackwell, Sam Jacobs and one of Bentick or Russell

10. Eddie Betts, forward or midfield? 75% forward, 25% midfield.

11. Who will be better next season, Russell or Bentick? Will both struggle to get a game.

12. Good decision keeping Bannister on our list? For games against the Power

13. Even though we now have the best player in the comp, is it going to hurt you watching Josh Kennedy in an eagles jumper? No, I wish him the best of luck at the Eagles and would love him to be a champion player for the Eagles.

14. Will Aisake finally make a senior appearance? Yes.

15. What position on the ladder would you consider a 'failure of a season'? 13th-16th

16. Will Dick Pratt step down as president next year? No.

17. Will Carlton be the most hated club in the AFL? Yes. (Jealous people over Judd )

18. Will our horrible record at Telstra dome improve next year? You'd hope and think so.

19. Who will be our tagger to shut down the elite midfielders next season? Jackson or Walker.

20. What changes do you expect to see in 2008? More wins, no more 100+ point floggings and extreme improvemnt from young player.

 

[bibi01]

1. Where do u expect Carlton to finish next season? 12th

2. Who will captain the club? stevens

3. How many goals for fev? 77

4. Waite, back or forward? Back (pref would be fwd)

5. Do you think Ratten's is the right man to lead us forward? Yes, our biggest probem is the cattle he has to work with.

6. Will Judd win the brownlow? If not who will? No. Goodwin

7. Which Carlton players would have taking the biggest steps forward in 08?

8. How many games will Ackland play for the blues next year? 6

9. Which players will get the sack next year? Ackland, saddington, bannister, wiggins, jacobs, bentick

10. Eddie Betts, forward or midfield? fwd

11. Who will be better next season, Russell or Bentick? bentick

12. Good decision keeping Bannister on our list? yes

13. Even though we now have the best player in the comp, is it going to hurt you watching Josh Kennedy in an eagles jumper? Yes (not hurt but disappointed)

14. Will Aisake finally make a senior appearance? yes

15. What position on the ladder would you consider a 'failure of a season'? 13th or lower

16. Will Dick Pratt step down as president next year? no

17. Will Carlton be the most hated club in the AFL? No (collingwood own that title)

18. Will our horrible record at Telstra dome improve next year? Yes, but not dramatically, our record there will improve as out team as a whole does

19. Who will be our tagger to shut down the elite midfielders next season? Carrazzo, walker, bannister

20. What changes do you expect to see in 2008? I expect an improvement in our goalkicking accuracy, our overall skills, no more missing targets 25 meters away, our players to start taking some accountability for their performances, no more blame shifting, an improvement in ourf fitness levels, midielders and fwd to man up on their opponents when we don't have posession and 44 players giving 100% every time they step out in a carlton (playing or training) strip.

 

[Deep Blue]

1. Where do u expect Carlton to finish next season? 6 - 9

2. Who will captain the club? Stevens

3. How many goals for fev? 72

4. Waite, back or forward? fwd

5. Do you think Ratten's is the right man to lead us forward? yes

6. Will Judd win the brownlow? If not who will? yes

7. Which Carlton players would have taking the biggest steps forward in 08? gibbs, jackson, aisake, armfield, bower, anderson & hampson

8. How many games will Ackland play for the blues next year? 12

9. Which players will get the sack next year? ackland, blackwell, wiggins, bannister, bentick and saddington

10. Eddie Betts, forward or midfield? fwd

11. Who will be better next season, Russell or Bentick? russell

12. Good decision keeping Bannister on our list? no

13. Even though we now have the best player in the comp, is it going to hurt you watching Josh Kennedy in an eagles jumper? yes

14. Will Aisake finally make a senior appearance? yes

15. What position on the ladder would you consider a 'failure of a season'? 10

16. Will Dick Pratt step down as president next year? no

17. Will Carlton be the most hated club in the AFL? yes

18. Will our horrible record at Telstra dome improve next year? yes

19. Who will be our tagger to shut down the elite midfielders next season? jackson

20. What changes do you expect to see in 2008?

see above