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  1. Monkey King

    Is Leigh Matthews "The Bradman" of Football?

    The thread title says it all ... does Leigh Matthews have a statistical dominance over every other player in V/AFL history that could be regarded as Bradman-like? As we all know, Bradman holds a sizable and clearly defined statistical advantage over every batsman in Test Cricket history in a...
  2. Monkey King

    Opinion Down with the MEGA thread!!!

    I noticed Aph wandered in and closed the needs based drafting thread, but before she did, there were a few who voiced their support of it. I've gotta say, I used to like coming to the Carlton board for a good read and newly posted threads were a part of that. Now every time I come here it just...
  3. Monkey King

    Get Nathan Bassett?

    After hearing the praise heaped on Nathan Bassett by Nick Duigan in regards to tactical planning and the delivery of his messages to players, I reckon the club should at least go knocking on his door about the prospect of bringing him to the club as an assistant coach next season. We've all have...
  4. Monkey King

    California - AFL broadcast Y/N?

    Not sure if I've got the right board, but ... I'm heading to LA for a spell and was wondering if anyone had suggestions as to the best way to catch games live or otherwise. Cheers in advance.
  5. Monkey King

    Where is your club's history at?

    For Blues fans, we're very fortunate to have a website called Blueseum that keeps an in-depth record of the clubs history. By in-depth, I'm talking about season summaries going back to 1897 and match reports for nearly every game the club has ever played (including the odd scanned article)...
  6. Monkey King

    News Shaun "The Hangover" Grigg

    I don't really get the point of this article. The Herald Sun has officially become a gossip mag. I guess they were desperate to create a link to the movie to insinuate excessive drinking. This is scrummage through the trash can stuff at best. Looks like it was all just a gag, which is pretty...
  7. Monkey King

    WH's Best Available Policy

    With Carlton confirming that they are adopting the best available policy again for the upcoming draft, I begin to consider the intricacies of the system Wayne Hughes employs. So it goes, Yarran was the most highly ranked kid remaining on Carlton's list, so he's the one we went with. Is this...
  8. Monkey King

    The Leadership Reversal

    Let's cast our minds back to Season 2007. Carlton were crying out for quality leadership among the senior players. So much so, that in an act of desperation we appointed a fresh off the boat Bryce Gibbs to the leadership group. Among others the group he was joining consisted of: Lance...
  9. Monkey King

    17yo Phantom Draft???

    Just wondering. With the drafting age shifting out of the 17yo age bracket to accomodate GC17, I was wondering if one of the junior footy watchers could do a Phantom Draft as it would have looked had the rules not changed. Gives those of us who don't know much about the young guys an idea as to...
  10. Monkey King

    North's Adam Simpson Retires - Why always against the Blues?

    Damn! Why when coming up against the Blues? It hasn't happened as much this year, but some sizeable motivating factor always seems to raise its vicious head when opposition teams take on Carlton. I tell you what Blueboys... you better be switched on for Friday night, coz the Roos sure will be.
  11. Monkey King

    Yarran vs Rich – The safe bet effect

    Cries of draft blunder have been resonating around BF, which is short sighted to say the least. But it has got me thinking - if Carlton had pick one and these two guys were the best players available, which one would the Blues have gone for? Pick one seems to add pressure to draft a sure thing...
  12. Monkey King

    Rumour Yarran returns to WA

    Officially Yarran has returned to WA for a family funeral, but some are whispering that he just left fullstop. I'm not posting this to spread rumours or postulate outcomes, just wonder if anyone has heard something substantial about this one.
  13. Monkey King

    How were Steve & Gorak???

    I won't get to see today's match for a few more days yet and was hoping someone could post their opinions about the games of Messrs. Browne and Austin. I'm a big Steve Browne fan and am desperate to see him given an extended run in the seniors. Any chance on today's game? How did Austin cope...
  14. Monkey King

    Jack Silvagni

    Not sure if the following has been posted before or not. I know there was a thread about young Jack a while ago, but my poor search technique couldn't dredge it up. Apologies! Always thought Jack resembled Jo more than Stephen, but his footy skills appear inact. Runner-up in his league's...
  15. Monkey King

    News Carlton's 'Fab Four' set to rock Dockers

    This Fab Four tag is getting lame. It's soothing to hear Gibbs talk in this way. Also good to note that getting to know each other's games is going to play a massive role in the development of this team. The more games these guys rack up as a unit the better off we're going to be.
  16. Monkey King

    Get Paul Hudson??

    With Paul Hudson having been moved on from the Lions, should Carlton try to get him on board in a development role? I'm yet to be sold on Teague and Skinny in this role, and the noise from Hudson's Gippsland Power days was that he's really good with developing the young guys.
  17. Monkey King

    Bid on-line to come into rooms

    http://carltonfc.com.au/tabid/4311/Default.aspx?newsid=66121 Anyone going to bid? How good would that be if we managed to pull off a win.
  18. Monkey King

    Ricky Nixon

    Interesting to read Ricky's complaints about club's responses when questioned by the media to gauge their interest in aquiring Ben Cousin's services next season. Ricky how do you think Reid's kids would feel with you labelling him old hat and yesterdays man. Seriously this guy is roaming...
  19. Monkey King

    Eddie & The Channel 9 Curse

    Interesting to note At the end of Channel 9's first year of broadcasting football until their last: - Carlton won it's first spoon, one of 3 to be gathered during Channel 9's reign - Carlton were penalised $1M for draft breaches, losing picks 1 & 2 in 2002 and pick 5 2003 along the way - With...
  20. Monkey King

    WTF - Clash Jumpers on GF day

    http://www.heraldsun.news.com.au/footy/common/story_page/0,8033,22468783%255E19742,00.html This should be stomped out right now. I really like the Blues clash jumper, actually I think it's the best looking clash jumper in the league. However I shudder to think the AFL might force it to be worn...
  21. Monkey King

    David Allison...... a quadriplegic

    Firstly, I'm surprised I haven't seen a send off thread about Aaron Hamill calling it day (yes, I searched). No love lost there, but the I didn't know the news about David Allison. As a player manager he was complete jerk and I hated this guys guts. Initially I had a couple of "couldn't have...
  22. Monkey King

    As if we don't cop enough on BF

    http://realfooty.com.au/news/news/judd-deal-with-pies-unlikely/2007/09/22/1189881836399.html Someone from the Blues should really be having a word to Demetriou about this disgraceful effort. This guy has to be one of the loudest mouthed and most unprofessional top administrators in sport...
  23. Monkey King

    Free Agency Arrives

    With the Judd affair attracting a lot of attention, I notice the specter of free agency has once again been raised by some quarters. I for one don't like the idea of free agency, even though the Blues could potentially benefit more from it than some other clubs. Does anyone know much about...
  24. Monkey King

    URGENT: Get Shaun Rehn

    Shaun Rehn is no longer an assistant coach at Brisbane anymore. I think he'd be a very valuable acquisition for the Blues. He ticks so many boxes we'd be mad not to chase him. - Great player, albeit his career restricted by injury - Premiership player - Playing experience at two different clubs...
  25. Monkey King

    Here..... take Brad Ebert!

    I've noticed a few Port supporters on BF claiming the rights to anyone with the surname of Ebert. Saying the Ebert name is royalty and sits alongside the Williams and Cahill families down at Alberton. So, I am wondering what it is that you'd be prepared to give up to secure this young Prince...
  26. Monkey King

    Wanted: New Assistant Coach

    With Libba's time at the Blues drawing to a close, and Daniher hopefully getting the arse as well, just wondering if someone has any ideas on who would be a good addition to the coaching department. Obviously Hird would be a beauty, but the Dons would never let that happen. Ideas?
  27. Monkey King

    The ugly face of finals fever!

    My God! What a promotion for our game. I feel compelled to watch :rolleyes: So using these two as our mascots, let's run over some of footy finals ugly moments. And let's not limit ourselves solely to the involvement of violence. I'll get the ball rolling: Neil Balme's assault on...
  28. Monkey King

    The Greatest Football Family

    Any ideas? I think Ablett's/Tucks would be right up there. As would Pannam/Richards. Charlie H. Pannam and his sons Albert, Charles jnr and Alby Pannam & Charlie's grandsons Lou and Ron Richards. Between them playing 939 VFL games, kicking 1184 goals and winning 8 premierships and captaining...
  29. Monkey King

    Ideal Blues

    A few notable changes have occurred at the Blues this year. A new President, a new coach and new assistants a new CEO and new GM of Footy Ops. Yet for some reason I want more change For mine there are four key points 1. PP redevelopment - really need to lift our game in regards to facilities...
  30. Monkey King

    Walker overcomes many hurdles

    http://bendigo.yourguide.com.au/detail.asp?class=sport&subclass=general&story_id=1017179&category=general I found the comments in bold very interesting. Firstly and pedantically, I am amazed that Hirdy runs 250m to put on a block when playing on grounds with the following length. MCG 174m & TD...

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