I can't wait for the day when I'm more excited for the season than the off-season
It's now for me.
Since i joined here in 08 thru to the end of 2015 we were a basketcase(any onfield success was a mirage) and the main interest for me really was post-season with the Draft(not just Carlton, which was routinely a disaster, but the draft as a whole). I really embraced the draft as an interest. I enjoy talent spotting as a whole.
2015 and 2016, the interest in Carlton's post season specifically spiked. We really used our moveable pieces and went hard and smart at the draft and a few really nice trades. We set the Club up and i really enjoyed the 2 post seasons.
Now it is time to move onfield. It will still be extremely hard to move up substantially ladderwise next year as nearly every club should be looking to improve next year. Ladder will be very tough. But as a Team, and as individuals inside that team, we will/should see good movement next year........or we are in trouble.
For this off-season i'm fairly unfussed on who we use Pick3 on. It is very even and i'm happy with whoever SOS/Brodie/Bolts pick. I'd be happy with getting Rocky and moving on Gibbs for a 1st Rd'er.
But onfield, i'm really looking forward to seeing what we do next year for pretty much the 1st time since i've been on Bigfooty.
Can't wait.