Rookie 47. Wade Derksen

[Aphrodite]

Welcome Wade

THE Carlton Football Club can confirm that Elijah Hollands and Wade Derksen will wear the Navy Blue in 2026, with both players signing on as part of the pre-season Supplemental Selection Period (SSP).

The dual signing comes after small forward Jesse Motlop was placed on the inactive list after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament in January.

 

[JuddgementDay]

Great decision to add Derksen - we need his extra height and flexibility

I love that both players really appreciated their addition to the CFC list - that's a great start and adds to the culture

 

[16bit]

lol, well done Google AI

 

[Soapy V]

That’s awesome

Don’t know much about him but good people rate him (HereComesJuddy swuzzlebubble) so that’s good enough for me

I’m very happy we have added another tall who can play both ends

Great to see it means so much to him.

 

[We may never win again]

Seeing how much it means to him in that video is something else, hope he knocks it out of the bloody park

 

[T2B_]

Welcome the big Derksen. I love the look of him and seems a great fella.

 

[Christou2Kouta]

That was a really touching moment. You just get a sense of the pressure/angst related to being on the verge of living your dreams, and how much of a relief it is that you actually get to live it, and not just end up a “couldabeen”.

 

[slashin_velvet]

Really like the SSP for exactly this type of appointment. Go well Derk

 

[Coona Blues]

Welcome Wade (Derka)

Decent swingman added to the list. Has been on the cusp of games at GWS and only lost his spot when they had to make room for Leek Aleer after St. Kilda did the dirty on him. Unlucky to be placed in the wilderness and worked his way back through sheer hard work. (Stint in NT over summer)

Next step is to get game time in the top team, and I wouldn’t put it past him. Glad we have that depth at both ends now and could well complement our existing talls as opposed to being back up.

 

[The Blueseum]

Great news.

Even better news though is according to the photo Elijah has had a growth spurt and is now 197cm. Not 202cm like Dean but still pretty good.

 

[Aphrodite]

 

[Aphrodite]

 

[The Bighouse]

#47 confirmed. Derka Derka

 

[agro]

Appears to be a strong family resemblance there.

 

[Revenant1995]

Darwin, Victoria, WA, NSW, and ultimately to the Blues. A story of determination and persistence in getting on an AFL list. Keep up the hard work. Seems a good person, and a great addition.

 

[haveago]

We all know it can take time with the big boys and Derkson could be just entering his sweet spot.

Even better that he played VFL with Essendon.

Good luck Wade. I reckon you are going to become a real fan fav.

Great signing IMO.

 

[bigblueboy]

Three kids under 6yo … good luck young man.

 

[HyphensBack]

Welcome to Wade Derksen
Looked good down back
Rumours are he can play up forward
But can he go thru the midfield is the real question

 

[COACH25]

played well done back in pre season game if he plays good this week I think he’ll play round 0 against the swans.
Seem likes a silvagni clone with marchbank type attributes.

 

[Lukeblueboy]

Like this selection. Just got a really good feeling about wade and what he could become with us!
Good luck mate

 

[DirtyLeeds]

Talk about an upgrade to Big Durds!! Go Wade very positive feelings here....

 

[Michael Jezz]

Derksen values his list spot. I will put my money that level of hunger will deliver him a multi year career. He is giving me 100game vibes

 

[Blue Bloods]

played well done back in pre season game if he plays good this week I think he’ll play round 0 against the swans.
Seem likes a silvagni clone with marchbank type attributes.

Yeah thought he was one of our best in the preseason game, could well play Haynes role R0. Couple of good calls from our club.

 

[Robertio]

Welcome to Carlton Wade, a great pickup but i think you're fibbing about your height.

 

[Lukeblueboy]

Yeah thought he was one of our best in the preseason game, could well play Haynes role R0. Couple of good calls from our club.

I think he’ll supersede Haynes