Bring back Fev

[Blue Bawls]

Brendan Fevola would be an asset to Carlton for the next two-three years, and I truly hope Carlton makes him an offer to allow him redeem himself in this club.

He'll most likely end up at GWS because they appear to be the only club prepared to throw him a bone, but I believe given the chance to play out his potential at AFL level at Carlton, he would choose honour over money.

Barry Hall (who's four years older) and Tony Lockett found redemption and saw out their careers with dignity after their controversies and I hope that Fev gets a chance to do the same and be remembered as a champion full forward rather than a bloke who can't handle the piss.

And that's all he's really done. Made a goose of himself on the piss. I don't condone that, but put it into perspective. He hasn't r*ped anyone or beat up his missus or shitcanned his team or teammates in the media or knocked out anyone on the field. He's a bloke who is targeted by the media and not smart enough to protect himself against it.

He was beligerant and disillusioned when he was traded to Brisbane, but now I genuinely believe he would do all he could to be remembered as one of Carlton's greatest full-forwards and if he was given that chance, there'd be no looking back.

His sheer talent in our forward line would have considerable impact. Can you imagine how potent we would be with him, Waite, Walker, Betts and Garlett? Then you've got Hendo and Hampson to develop under him and become significant forward options.

With the coaching staff and player maturity at the club now, I doubt he'd even have the chance to reoffend, even if he'd be stupid enough to consider it. And there'd be no way he could expect a salary beyond an average player, but again, honour goes further.

I expect I'll be shot down in flames now. And fair enough, we gave him a lot of leeway when he was here, and most of us don't want to see him anywhere near the club. He had his chances and he can **** off.

But sport is ultimately about human development - a place for pride and honour - and I believe in this development stage of the team, there is a real opportunity for a truly memorable chapter in Blues history.

EDIT: Added a poll. Seems to be polarising opinion.

 

[the distributer]

Brendan Fevola would be an asset to Carlton for the next two-three years, and I truly hope Carlton makes him an offer to allow him redeem himself in this club.

He'll most likely end up at GWS because they appear to be the only club prepared to throw him a bone, but I believe given the chance to play out his potential at AFL level at Carlton, he would choose honour over money.

Barry Hall (who's four years older) and Tony Lockett found redemption and saw out their careers with dignity after their controversies and I hope that Fev gets a chance to do the same and be remembered as a champion full forward rather than a bloke who can't handle the piss.

And that's all he's really done. Made a goose of himself on the piss. I don't condone that, but put it into perspective. He hasn't r*ped anyone or beat up his missus or shitcanned his team or teammates in the media or knocked out anyone on the field. He's a bloke who is targeted by the media and not smart enough to protect himself against it.

He was beligerant and disillusioned when he was traded to Brisbane, but now I genuinely believe he would do all he could to be remembered as one of Carlton's greatest full-forwards and if he was given that chance, there'd be no looking back.

His sheer talent in our forward line would have considerable impact. Can you imagine how potent we would be with him, Waite, Walker, Betts and Garlett? Then you've got Hendo and Hampson to develop under him and become significant forward options.

With the coaching staff and player maturity at the club now, I doubt he'd even have the chance to reoffend, even if he'd be stupid enough to consider it. And there'd be no way he could expect a salary beyond an average player, but again, honour goes further.

I expect I'll be shot down in flames now. And fair enough, we gave him a lot of leeway when he was here, and most of us don't want to see him anywhere near the club. He had his chances and he can **** off.

But sport is ultimately about human development - a place for pride and honour - and I believe in this development stage of the team, there is a real opportunity for a truly memorable chapter in Blues history.

Brisbane got rid of him for a reason (as did you), that was his last chance and he stuffed it up, it will be interesting if he starts kicking big bags every week in the VFL though, but he will be a step in the wrong direction, bad for your young blokes. just IMO anyway.

 

[Blue Bawls]

Brisbane got rid of him for a reason (as did you), that was his last chance and he stuffed it up, it will be interesting if he starts kicking big bags every week in the VFL though, but he will be a step in the wrong direction, bad for your young blokes. just IMO anyway.

Looking forward, not back here...

 

[Quazza]

No, don't

 

[Poseidon]

Sweet merciful Christ.

 

[Wickzki]

It'd be a dream for him to come back and to contribute to a premiership winning team.

Not going to happen, however. I'd also be one of the few who agrees with you and would give him a shot on a highly conditional contract. I've seen how sports works overseas and believe me when I say this what Brendan Fevola did at the Carlton Football Club (save perhaps the incident in Ireland) is nothing compared to what some big time players/stars have been excused from in the major leagues.

 

[Blue and Silver]

The deal was done, the bridge was burned.

It would take an extraordinary set of circumstances for it to occur.

If for no other reason (and there are plenty) we shouldn't do it because of the media circus

 

[Salaryman]

The deal was done, the bridge was burned.

It would take an extraordinary set of circumstances for it to occur.

If for no other reason (and there are plenty) we shouldn't do it because of the media circus

Yup, I'd do it

 

[BlueGibbs2011]

A lot on here are sheep and just follow the group think.

If the club looked into it and there was a chance, the risk is worth taking based solely on the fact that we need KPP players in the fwd line now - our window is now and the next 3 years.

Fev has the body to bring the ball to the ground! We need his crash and bash as well. Both Hendo and waite dont really offer that type of player!

The guy has been a tool but to get him for nothing is too much to give up. note: If we had to offer anything other than a late/rookie pick then of course you'd say no..but for virtually free is the key ingredient here.

We need a player like him and they dont grow on tree. Put a special contract in front of him and boot him if he renegs in any way.

Remember, a lot worse have redeemed themsleves in life...a lot worse!

 

[true blue19]

Well written bb. I've nearly been persuaded but IMO we have been burnt to many times

 

[coryne]

 

[Wickzki]

This is a Chris Judd special. He (and the leadership group) get to make up the conditions that they would feel necessary to welcome him back into the playing group. If it can be agreed upon then too good a talent not to pick up for free.

 

[BrandonG]

Allways loved fev yes he is a bit of a dick , but what he did was not that bad as others have pointed out , would love to have him back , would make for one of the best forward lines in the league!

Hendo Waite/Kreuz Walker
Betts Fevola Garlett

 

[Blue Bawls]

Glad to see so many open minds

 

[Salaryman]

Glad to see so many open minds

Got to be kidding

 

[BF Tiger]

When on fire he was a gun. If he could play like that all the time then he'd be an asset to any team. As it stands though he has a reputation that means most (all?) clubs will shy away from him. He is only worth the risk if you are in the window and he as a player is a needed type, and I can say that Carlton are as good as in their window. So is a he a needed type?

If the club decides yes then why not? Offer him $200k/yr with whatever conditions are needed. He can take it or leave it. If he plays at his best then it's a great move. If he plays so shite that his form doesn't warrant selection then you have only wasted $200k. And if he stuffs up he is out of there.

If Richmond were Carlton right now I'd do it.

 

[KnaveyBlue]

The arrival of GWS simply makes it impossible.

He can't get back to Carlton except via GWS as they have first crack.

GWS would then try and bend us over if we were to try and trade for him.

If he was to say "I go to Carlton or nowhere." then GWS would simply say "Nowhere." and keep him out of the game.

His only chance to play footy again is with GWS.

 

[gbatman]

if the club thinks he's grown up and able to do what it takes and there is nothing left with our last draft pick then perhaps. But I doubt it.

 

[mediumsizered]

Allways loved fev yes he is a bit of a dick , but what he did was not that bad as others have pointed out , would love to have him back , would make for one of the best forward lines in the league!

Hendo Waite/Kreuz Walker
Betts Fevola Garlett

You do realise that a forward line including Fev, would not allow for Hendo & Waite/Kreuzer to be in the same forward line? Fev is not capable of working alongside other tall forwards. If they get in his way he will push them or knock them out of the way. We have seen this many times in the past. Our forward line functions better without him, as reflected in our club being third in the competition for points scored this season, despite injuries to Waite, Hendo, Kreuzer & Carlos & Hendo also having been moved to defence.

 

[murph4charlie]

do it - ban him from the media, make a very special contract for him - wouldnt have to pay him much and for free it would be awesome. Worse comes to worse he ****s up and we sack him again, people would joke about us for a week or two however if it worked we would be kings!

 

[dc king]

Like the idea of putting him on a very strict contract with no media contact and the option to let him go if he f's up again. He'd take it in a heartbeat and he'd be cheap too.

 

[RattAttack]

No...just no.

How happy would Murph and Gibbsy be to have him back as a teammate?

 

[mediumsizered]

do it - ban him from the media, make a very special contract for him - wouldnt have to pay him much and for free it would be awesome. Worse comes to worse he ****s up and we sack him again, people would joke about us for a week or two however if it worked we would be kings!

The AFLPA will not allow "a very special contract" to be negotiated between a player & a club. That is why we were never able to do such a thing in the past with Fev & also why the Lions couldn't do it either. With both clubs it was Fev screwing things up which led to his demise, not some special contract conditions.

 

[BlueGibbs2011]

You do realise that a forward line including Fev, would not allow for Hendo & Waite/Kreuzer to be in the same forward line? Fev is not capable of working alongside other tall forwards. If they get in his way he will push them or knock them out of the way. We have seen this many times in the past. Our forward line functions better without him, as reflected in our club being third in the competition for points scored this season, despite injuries to Waite, Hendo, Kreuzer & Carlos & Hendo also having been moved to defence.

Not sure if serious - silly statement.

You are saying the entire club coaching panel cant come up with a gameday strategy to have Fev play alongside Waite or Hendo...you seriously dont rate our coaching panel if you think that!

 

[Barry Zuckercorn]

I think Fev deserves another chance because he hasn't been given enough just yet IMHO. By my count this would be his 283rd chance and I have a feeling about that number.