Past Dale Thomas

[Aphrodite]

http://www.carltonfc.com.au/news/2016-05-13/daisy-fit-and-firing

Carlton midfielder Dale Thomas is starting to reap the rewards of the long hours and hard work he put in during the Club’s gruelling pre-season.

‘Daisy’ has played a vital role in all of Carlton’s three wins this year, kicking goals, laying tackles and putting pressure on opponents – it’s clear he’s “fighting fit” and enjoying his football.

 

[HARKER]

Dale didn't get many plaudits for his game against Port but in isolation, he did some terrific things and pressured from start to finish.

Loving his year to date. Will only get better, also.

 

[My name geoff]

How good is Dale Thomas looking at the moment! Averaging 18 disposals and 1 goal per game over the last month, but more importantly looks to have his zip back! No longer looks to be running in the mud. Great to see!

 

[gandaal]

The disappearance of the weekly "Out: Thomas" posts in the pre match threads has been great.

He's playing some good football and will hopefully go on next year.

 

[My name geoff]

The disappearance of the weekly "Out: Thomas" posts in the pre match threads has been great.

He's playing some good football and will hopefully go on next year.

I said a year back that despite his form, Dale Thomas is the perfect player to have around the club during a reset.

• Hard working player.
• Leads by example. Does all the little things coaches want from their players, like manning the mark meticulously.
• Premiership player with the mindset of a champion.
• Never drops his head, even when playing VFL always brings the same attitude.
• Seemingly immune to outside criticism. Still maintains self belief under intense scrutiny.
• Loves a win.
• Once regarded as the leagues best and is respected by his peers.

I think the club has got a greater ROI than we realise.

 

[Blue Pulse]

Will make my mind up at the end of his tenure. He is going okay at the moment and doing what he needs to do, but still a fair bit of work in front of him before I'm on his bandwagon.

 

[The Blue Baggers]

Coincidence or not since giving up his 5th year trigger his form has improved !!

 

[LanceRomance]

http://m.afl.com.au/news/2017-07-12/blues-not-about-to-cut-blooming-daisy

Great news

 

[drunkill]

Has done a video for headspace:


https://headspace.org.au/headcoach

 

[Aphrodite]

Well deserved!

 

[Blue and Blue]

Good news. We talk about bringing in experience. Well theres no point if we are turfing it out as well.

 

[thylacine60]

Has done a video for headspace:


https://headspace.org.au/headcoach

kudos.........

 

[passmark]

Well done dude

 

[thylacine60]

bring back the match-winning smother

 

[Beast__Mode]

Well deserved. Feel good for him that his body finally gave him a chance to move freely.

Nothing against Daisy, and he’ll work damn hard to thwart this - but I hope he’s going to be a brilliant on-field mentor to our kids in the VFL next year. If SOS weaves enough magic this trade season, that is.

 

[Aphrodite]

 

[thylacine60]

don't ever kid yourself this bloke doesn't bleed blue now - think what you like about his original deal - he has given everything he had

 

[Love the Drake]

don't ever kid yourself this bloke doesn't bleed blue now - think what you like about his original deal - he has given everything he had

Agreed. Well respected and loved around the club. You just have to listen to the young kids to hear what a great influence he is.

Is always the first to fly the flag (albeit not so well) when a team-mate was wronged. Talks passionately about the club and its people. Played some very good footy this year and should finish top 5 in our B & F.

Will be an asset in 2019, and will take it as a challenge to keep his spot in a (hopefully) much stronger team next year. Worst case is he gets pushed out and mentors our VFL team as per Beast Modes post above.

 

[AB_Blue]

don't ever kid yourself this bloke doesn't bleed blue now - think what you like about his original deal - he has given everything he had

Has won me over old daisy

Just keep the D50 checkside pass out of the trick bag!!

 

[Golden Tonsils]

Wrapt about this

 

[Aphrodite]

 

[Blue and Blue]

Moral of the story is if you mark the football you dont need to tackle as much.

 

[Charlieboyblue]

Good stuff Daisy.....I dont get to many games, but did see us have a crack against the pies and loved your attitude that day!!

 

[chelseacarlton]

The only person on our list that has been there and done that.
That counts for a helluva lot!!!!!!!
The kids love him and his form,speed,kicking and baulks improved as the year grew on.
A cupla shanked too tricky kicks do not cloud his otherwise best year in the Navy Blue.
He is definitely starting 22 next year!
I’m glad we made the correct decision!

 

[Jeremias]

Well done, had a good year and deserves the opportunity to go around again in 2019.

Moved into a new role down back and performed, with a few set to come back into the side it’ll be interesting to see if he stays there or fills another gap elsewhere.