Rumour Bluemour Discussion XLI

[GoBlues!]

I hear the club is reviewing its media training program and looking to find a new consultant.

Apparently, the last training session didn’t go too well…

 

[Pablito]

I think our other SSP will come out of the NT … but not Wade Derksen

#Bluemour

Taj Murray?

 

[Revenant1995]

Taj Murray?

Taj Murray Draft Profile

Northern Territory native Taj Murray is an agile ruck-forward with spring-heeled leaping ability and plenty of upside.

central.rookieme.com

 

[AT97]

According to afl.com via AI search these are the players from NT who nominated for the 2025 draft and weren’t selected.

• Taj Murray
• Ethan Bush
• Jordan Clyne
• Wade Derksen
• Jack Hewett
• Jaedon Hocking
• Lloyd Johnston
• Kim Kantilla
• Clay Shadforth
• Taj Stanley
• Yanni Stefanidakis

 

[agro]

Taj Murray?

 

[Benaly28]

If True why?

How many ruck forwards do we need?

 

[Bluella]

According to afl.com via AI search these are the players from NT who nominated for the 2025 draft and weren’t selected.

• Taj Murray
• Ethan Bush
• Jordan Clyne
• Wade Derksen
• Jack Hewett
• Jaedon Hocking
• Lloyd Johnston
• Kim Kantilla
• Clay Shadforth
• Taj Stanley
• Yanni Stefanidakis

Watching how much people botch the spelling of players' names, I'm picturing what damage they'd do to the name of Stefanidakis.

 

[luke livingston seagull]

are we finally about to see the best of SPS?

 

[WalshYouLegend]

Watching how much people botch the spelling of players' names, I'm picturing what damage they'd do to the name of Stefanidakis.

What’s so funny about the name Biggus….

 

[agro]

Watching how much people botch the spelling of players' names, I'm picturing what damage they'd do to the name of Stefanidakis.

Mark McLure says hello

 

[CFCBelieve]

Paul Roos was spotted at Ikon Park on Monday morning.

 

[WalshYouLegend]

Paul Roos was spotted at Ikon Park on Monday morning. #Bluemour

Probably just taking advantage of the 90% off Curnow T-shirts clearance sale.

 

[NTBlue]

Taj Murray?

I hope it is Taj Murray. His mum worked for my wife for many years and they are good friends. They are St Kilda fans but he would be very pleased to get a chance at Carlton. Taj is at boarding school in Adelaide and his mother has recently moved back to Adelaide after a long time in NT. He played great footy for the Allies kicking 4 goals in one game. He played 4 games in little over a week last year. Glenelg colts, NT Thunder, Allies and school side. Played senior footy for Nightcliff in Darwin when he was 16. The same team that Sam Walsh played for when he lived in Darwin.

 

[SOS Rules]

I hope it is Taj Murray. His mum worked for my wife for many years and they are good friends. They are St Kilda fans but he would be very pleased to get a chance at Carlton. Taj is at boarding school in Adelaide and his mother has recently moved back to Adelaide after a long time in NT. He played great footy for the Allies kicking 4 goals in one game. He played 4 games in little over a week last year. Glenelg colts, NT Thunder, Allies and school side. Played senior footy for Nightcliff in Darwin when he was 16. The same team that Sam Walsh played for when he lived in Darwin.

Yeah, his highlights look reasonable. Some good movement and some nice marks. Kicking style looks a bit two handed. Either way, like Derksen, get him down to training and tell him to go his hardest.

I've conceded one spot to EH already. IF WW gets the other spot he has earned it. If not, I'm happy with a KP addition. Balances the last bit more.

 

[Benaly28]

Paul Roos was spotted at Ikon Park on Monday morning.

He has an office there for his company performance by design.

 

[luke livingston seagull]

Nothing earth shattering, but a couple of tidbits from a player:

Charlie’s moods had a big effect on the playing group. When he was happy his energy was contagious, when he wasn’t he was like a storm cloud over the place. The group loves him but it will be a more stable environment with him gone.

Early days with Voss it was his way or the highway, no one else had much of a voice. In the past six months or so he has made a considered effort to be more collaborative, open, and flexible.

 

[toddkurnski]

Nothing earth shattering, but a couple of tidbits from a player:

Charlie’s moods had a big effect on the playing group. When he was happy his energy was contagious, when he wasn’t he was like a storm cloud over the place. The group loves him but it will be a more stable environment with him gone.

Early days with Voss it was his way or the highway, no one else had much of a voice. In the past six months or so he has made a considered effort to be more collaborative, open, and flexible.

I always take this info with a grain of… (nothing against the poster and I’m nclined to believe this) but jfc what an immature club we have. Two supposed leaders, who just piss all over our toilet seat…

 

[JJBagger]

I always take this info with a grain of… (nothing against the poster and I’m nclined to believe this) but jfc what an immature club we have. Two supposed leaders, who just piss all over our toilet seat…

I don’t think you realise how stuffed the club was after Teague. I was within the four walls in 18, 19 and for parts of 21, and I’ve never seen any organisation so dysfunctional in my life. Everything was run by the players and fans. It was a mess. I think Voss had to come in with the attitude he did because we needed someone who wouldn’t be walked over by the players or fans. He may have overstayed that welcome, but that attitude was certainly required at the time.

Charlie on the other hand - what a child. Seemed like he would just sook it up when things got hard. Hopefully we dont have to encounter that again in the future

 

[Benaly28]

I don’t think you realise how stuffed the club was after Teague. I was within the four walls in 18, 19 and for parts of 21, and I’ve never seen any organisation so dysfunctional in my life. Everything was run by the players and fans. It was a mess. I think Voss had to come in with the attitude he did because we needed someone who wouldn’t be walked over by the players or fans. He may have overstayed that welcome, but that attitude was certainly required at the time.

Charlie on the other hand - what a child. Seemed like he would just sook it up when things got hard. Hopefully we dont have to encounter that again in the future

I know of two Carlton players who are rapt that CC has left.

 

[KJP7]

I know of two Carlton players who are rapt that CC has left.

Kemp and HOK?

 

[Benaly28]

Kemp and HOK?

Not in an opportunity way…..

 

[RPCB]

Charlie Curnow

35

Charlie Curnow

Age

29

Ht

194cm

Wt

94kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

13.3

3star

K

9.7

4star

HB

3.6

3star

M

5.3

5star

T

2.2

4star

G

1.3

5star

No current season stats available

D

10.8

3star

K

6.4

3star

HB

4.4

4star

M

3.2

4star

T

1.6

4star

G

0.8

4star

is just like every non-Carlton FC player in the competition. Irrelevant and not worth the time and effort to discuss.

 

[Sucker for Trade Period]

Charlie Curnow is just like every non-Carlton FC player in the competition. Irrelevant and not worth the time and effort to discuss.

That's not really true given what he was to the club and how much he was adored by many fans. You can't (or shouldn't) take emotion and narrative out of footy, otherwise what's the point?

 

[DangerousD]

I don’t think you realise how stuffed the club was after Teague. I was within the four walls in 18, 19 and for parts of 21, and I’ve never seen any organisation so dysfunctional in my life. Everything was run by the players and fans. It was a mess. I think Voss had to come in with the attitude he did because we needed someone who wouldn’t be walked over by the players or fans. He may have overstayed that welcome, but that attitude was certainly required at the time.

Charlie on the other hand - what a child. Seemed like he would just sook it up when things got hard. Hopefully we dont have to encounter that again in the future

When i read the more collaborative coach and open to ideas, i really hope that doesnt take away from the straight talking my way or the highway coach, that had a very good first two seasons.

I would rather have the strict task master and quality assistants around him to manage other areas.

I feel so many of the recent premiership coaches all have a bit of prick about them.

 

[RPCB]

That's not really true given what he was to the club and how much he was adored by many fans. You can't (or shouldn't) take emotion and narrative out of footy, otherwise what's the point?

He did some incredible stuff like the two Coleman medals straight after being injured for close to two full years. The memories will always be there. I worded my post harshly and I’ll cop that.

But I also see a player who completely gave up last year when this club has stood by him through thick and thin for years and he still had years to run on his contract. I am certainly not disappointed he was traded and I look forward to seeing how the club will use the salary cap space we have saved.