Are Carlton on the verge of greatness?

[Grin]

I’m still not convinced that Sam McClure is correct when he insists that Carlton are on the verge of greatness

 

[Guardian Hawk]

This thread started out sooo hopeful ... with sunshine, rainbows, blue unicorns and monarch butterflies

It's hard to believe this thread is only 12 months old. At the same Round last year, Carlton were sitting 2nd on the ladder, 6 points clear of third and equal favourites for the flag (miles in front of 3rd favourite).

It's hard to fathom how quickly the wheels have fallen off.

 

[WillHayward]

Finals bound!!!

 

[WillHayward]

They’re only ever “coming” but never arriving and “cooking” but never serving

Worst cook up since a lunch with Erin Patterson

 

[Monco Matt]

On the verge of greatness? No. On the verge of a relegation? Yes. On the verge of a merger? Yes. On the verge of a relocation? Yes. On the verge of a full rebuild? Well, maybe if only it would be that easy! They are a rabble without a clue!

 

[Righteo]

Collapsing harder than the Australian economy. Might be time to sell off the handful of stars that still have currency and hit the draft hard like Richmond did. the sad thing is they'll probably still beat us in a few weeks.

 

[bzparkes]

Surely you just fold if you're Carlton?

Haven had any impact since the AFL enforced the rules on cheating and, like Essendon, continue to make the same dumb mistakes.

 

[matthew_s]

Surely you just fold if you're Carlton?

Haven had any impact since the AFL enforced the rules on cheating and, like Essendon, continue to make the same dumb mistakes.

Lets not get carried away...we dont want to set a precedent with how shit the eagles are.

 

[VinnieB]

Yes, I think so.

 

[JackFlash]

 

[GoEaglesGoSGIO]

Collapsing harder than the Australian economy. Might be time to sell off the handful of stars that still have currency and hit the draft hard like Richmond did. the sad thing is they'll probably still beat us in a few weeks.

I dont think its that simple in terms of hitting the draft hard for Carltom because with father/sons and then academy players they kinda wont need that many draft picks to gather young talent unlike what Richmond did. Cody Walker will probably be pick 1 next year so getting pick 10 for Sam Walsh isnt gonna do much for them

What they need to do really is clear salary cap space this off season (TDK, Harry McKay), go on a huge delisting spree because they are carrying a ton of deadweight (Young, Fantasia, Docherty, Boyd, Binns) and look to bring in some 20-25 year olds that the list just doesnt have. If Im Carlton id want 3 players in this age range this off season. Something like Ollie Florent, Lachie Sholl and Malcolm Rosas is what id want to end up with. After that just wait til 2026 and get Cody Walker + a few others in and go from there

 

[Chief]

It's hard to believe this thread is only 12 months old. At the same Round last year, Carlton were sitting 2nd on the ladder, 6 points clear of third and equal favourites for the flag (miles in front of 3rd favourite).

It's hard to fathom how quickly the wheels have fallen off.

Can happen. They'll just do what every club does, reload and go again.

 

[Sarcoidevo]

Worst cook up since a lunch with Erin Patterson

Enjoy!!

 

[Xtreme]

If Cripps wins the brownlow (again) with Calrton having a similar season to last year (all hype, no result) it'll prove once again how corrupt the AFL is.

 

[Sttew]

Can happen. They'll just do what every club does, reload and go again.

Easier said than done.

Carlton now has to decide whether to trade its champions for high draft picks and know the next 5-10 years will be in the wilderness, or hope a change in coach and senior management is all that is needed.

 

[Chief]

Easier said than done.

Carlton now has to decide whether to trade its champions for high draft picks and know the next 5-10 years will be in the wilderness, or hope a change in coach and senior management is all that is needed.

Sure. These things happen. No point going overboard worrying about them. Cop the disappointment for the week and move to the next one.

 

[Golumless]

Spending 10 years rebuilding before the game turns and renders your list build as obsolete is rough.

 

[Mr.X]

It's hard to believe this thread is only 12 months old. At the same Round last year, Carlton were sitting 2nd on the ladder, 6 points clear of third and equal favourites for the flag (miles in front of 3rd favourite).

It's hard to fathom how quickly the wheels have fallen off.

It is, the drop off has been astounding

 

[THE_GUN]

Have to feel for any Carlton supporter under the age of 40 as they wouldn't remember or know any success

 

[76woodenspooners]

I’m still not convinced that Sam McClure is correct when he insists that Carlton are on the verge of greatness

Yeah but that’s because “you’re not following the game properly”.

 

[WesternSydneyHawk]

Are Carlton on the verge of greatness?

This season?

Nope.

 

[ray_purchase]

Carlton have been irrelevant for 30 years.

 

[Mr.X]

Easier said than done.

Carlton now has to decide whether to trade its champions for high draft picks and know the next 5-10 years will be in the wilderness, or hope a change in coach and senior management is all that is needed.

unfortunately, it’ll likely need all three.

besides ratten, all coach appointments since Parkin have bombed
Messiah complex, focus on star players rather than team, and poor off field leadership all have contributed to the last 25 years

New generations and thinking across whole club required

 

[Nugett]

Yes. The best coach, the best players wth a lot of mongrel in them, best fitness staff, awesome game day strategy. May their greatness continue for at least another 50 years…

 

[Mr.X]

Give the Blues overall performances this year, and I know I'm going to look very foolish disagreeing with the insightful and deeply knowledgable Sam McClure, but I'm not entirely convinced they are.

They are gone for this year, and are looking at 3+ years in the wilderness