Toast Carlton's Renaissance

[Aphrodite]

The article focuses on our 3 No: 1 picks

http://www.realfooty.com.au/news/news/carltons-renaissance/2009/03/25/1237656995723.html

MARC Murphy is under Chris Judd's wing nowadays, in more ways than one.

At Carlton, insiders say that Judd's luring at the end of 2007 took unwanted attention from Murphy, who was so outstanding early in his career that he began drawing taggers in his second season. Last year, the markers went to Judd instead, Murphy was freed up and at 20, he finished second in the best and fairest behind the great Judd.

Murphy is watching and learning from one of the best midfield runners the game has ever had, and at close range.

Matthew Kreuzer is five kilograms heavier at the start of the 2009 season than he was as a callow boy a year ago. He needs to be, of course, to play as a primary ruckman in this competition. But more to the point, the coaching and conditioning staff have had to pull him back in the pre-season, lest he burn himself out, such is his appetite for self-improvement.

Then there is Bryce Gibbs, the third of Carlton's much-trumpeted cluster of No. 1 draft picks and, perhaps, the best of all. Carlton people roll their eyes and drool at the mention of his name. Like Kreuzer, he has put on bulk and strength in the off-season in preparation for the tumult ahead, and lifted his training intensity. Gibbs was already fifth in the club championship in just his second season; he could be anything this year.

Gibbs wants to learn; demands to get better. "'They're all good kids to coach," said Riley. "No bigheads. They've got humility, they're selfless, they're great young men."

 

[Warsaw]

Love It

 

[Aphrodite]

Love It

 

[Salaryman]

Love It

Love It

 

[Aphrodite]

 

[thylacine60]

Great stuff again, Goddess. What a read - the laptop fell on the ground 3 times! Something's building, something very good.

 

[Juddys_navy_blues]

Great story, 3 guns who will all play a big part for us this year.

 

[Aphrodite]

Great story, 3 guns who will all play a big part for us this year.

and for many more exciting years to come

 

[Juddys_navy_blues]

and for many more exciting years to come

My word, hopefully another 10.

 

[Faz 2000]

These three are a classy core to build around for a decade. Sweet.

Also, Juddys_navy_blues, I want to marry your avatar.

 

[Pamam]

These three are a classy core to build around for a decade. Sweet.

Also, Juddys_navy_blues, I want to marry your avatar.

by the power vested in me, i know pronounce you Man and Avatar

you may kiss your picture!!!

 

[Blues_Man]

These three are a classy core to build around for a decade. Sweet.

Also, Juddys_navy_blues, I want to marry your avatar.

Marry ??? why jump in the river when all you want is a drink

Great article Aphro. ...if any Carlton supporter reading that isn't excited by the clubs future then they are bloody hard to please.

 

[Faz 2000]

Marry ??? why jump in the river when all you want is a drink

I can't type what I actually want to do... I think it's illegal in some states.

 

[Gezza125]

They are all fantastic and I think Gibbs will be the best of the lot.

Its that intangible "seems to have time" quality that sets Gibbs apart for me. A class act.

Future brownlow and captain!

Too much man love for Gibbsy...

 

[Silvagnis]

You would reach for the tissues like I did after seeing the photos of Murphy, Gibbs and Kreuzer which accompanied this article.

Kreuzer is a beast and looks like he's about to rag doll someone.

 

[ctacp]

These three are a classy core to build around for a decade. Sweet.

Also, Juddys_navy_blues, I want to marry your avatar.

hey, how do you stick a picture in for an avatar or whatever your calling it ?

ctacp
curlier than a catoggio pube

 

[Pamam]

hey, how do you stick a picture in for an avatar or whatever your calling it ?

ctacp
curlier than a catoggio pube

hey no pictures of your pubes please!!!

 

[thylacine60]

Cut your picture to the required size. Using a non-drying adhesive place it over your post in the left column. As you refresh or scroll a page the picture automatically slides up and down your computer screen. Pretty sure.

 

[BlueSnake]

Great stuff again, Goddess. What a read - the laptop fell on the ground 3 times! Something's building, something very good.

Hahahahaha!

Great article, I'm so looking forward to tonight