Is Jed Walter a pre-season away from tearing the competition to shreds?

[kreuze_missile]

Jed Walter isn’t just another key forward — he’s a game-changer.

Drafted by the Gold Coast Suns with pick No. 3 in 2023, Walter came into the AFL with a rare mix of size, power, speed, and relentless pressure. He led the Allies to a historic U18 Championship, kicked goals for fun, and turned heads with his aggressive style.

Despite an early injury in 2024, he made his AFL debut straight into the seniors — no VFL warm-up needed. What followed was a rapid evolution: by 2025, he sharpened his footy IQ, refined his positioning, and became smarter with his leads.

Coaches and analysts alike saw it coming. By 2026, Jed Walter will be the complete package — a dominant key forward with elite work rate, physical presence, and the smarts to match. He’s built for the modern game, and the AFL is about to be his.

 

[Orfullrules]

Hands (marking) not good enough. Pass.

 

[NetworkNerd]

Curnow + TDK Compo + Silvagni compo + 2016 first round pick might get the job done for such a talent

 

[MisterMarcus]

Jed Walter isn’t just another key forward — he’s a game-changer.

Drafted by the Gold Coast Suns with pick No. 3 in 2023, Walter came into the AFL with a rare mix of size, power, speed, and relentless pressure. He led the Allies to a historic U18 Championship, kicked goals for fun, and turned heads with his aggressive style.

Despite an early injury in 2024, he made his AFL debut straight into the seniors — no VFL warm-up needed. What followed was a rapid evolution: by 2025, he sharpened his footy IQ, refined his positioning, and became smarter with his leads.

Coaches and analysts alike saw it coming. By 2026, Jed Walter will be the complete package — a dominant key forward with elite work rate, physical presence, and the smarts to match. He’s built for the modern game, and the AFL is about to be his.

Have you been huffing Jay Clark's "Gold Coast will trade Walter for Curnow" helium again?

 

[kreuze_missile]

Curnow + TDK Compo + Silvagni compo + 2016 first round pick might get the job done for such a talent

I think we'll need to throw Motlop & McGovern in too.

 

[Franc de Borges]

If he comes to us he’ll regress under our astute coaching then tear his hamstring to shreds.

 

[bzparkes]

I think we'll need to throw Motlop & McGovern in too.

That weighs the deal too heavily in Carlton's favour IMO

 

[kreuze_missile]

Looks awesome in navy

 

[Elixuh]

If he goes to the Blues itll just be another talent lost to their poor development and coaching. Vale Jed. We hardly knew thee.

 

[kaiserchief13]

Depends where hes playing in 2026. In Victoria then I doubt it

 

[Atomboy]

If he goes to the Blues itll just be another talent lost to their poor development and coaching. Vale Jed. We hardly knew thee.

Absolutely, stay well clear Jed !!!

 

[WalshistheGOAT]

If he goes to the Blues itll just be another talent lost to their poor development and coaching. Vale Jed. We hardly knew thee.

Idk Curnow developed pretty well

 

[carlton_99]

Idk Curnow developed pretty well

Curnow/McKay/Weitering our main key position players that were drafted at a similar position to Walter and have all developed very well.

 

[jakefooty23]

Jed Walter isn’t just another key forward — he’s a game-changer.

Drafted by the Gold Coast Suns with pick No. 3 in 2023, Walter came into the AFL with a rare mix of size, power, speed, and relentless pressure. He led the Allies to a historic U18 Championship, kicked goals for fun, and turned heads with his aggressive style.

Despite an early injury in 2024, he made his AFL debut straight into the seniors — no VFL warm-up needed. What followed was a rapid evolution: by 2025, he sharpened his footy IQ, refined his positioning, and became smarter with his leads.

Coaches and analysts alike saw it coming. By 2026, Jed Walter will be the complete package — a dominant key forward with elite work rate, physical presence, and the smarts to match. He’s built for the modern game, and the AFL is about to be his.

Cool, your still not getting him for Curnow mate

 

[kreuze_missile]

Cool, your still not getting him for Curnow mate

We will get Walter and a first round pick. Maybe more.

 

[Cyclops]

Who?

Gotta say that hairline has an impermanent look, he'll be one of us chrome domes before too long.

 

[shaqsuns]

Jed Walter isn’t just another key forward — he’s a game-changer.

Drafted by the Gold Coast Suns with pick No. 3 in 2023, Walter came into the AFL with a rare mix of size, power, speed, and relentless pressure. He led the Allies to a historic U18 Championship, kicked goals for fun, and turned heads with his aggressive style.

Despite an early injury in 2024, he made his AFL debut straight into the seniors — no VFL warm-up needed. What followed was a rapid evolution: by 2025, he sharpened his footy IQ, refined his positioning, and became smarter with his leads.

Coaches and analysts alike saw it coming. By 2026, Jed Walter will be the complete package — a dominant key forward with elite work rate, physical presence, and the smarts to match. He’s built for the modern game, and the AFL is about to be his.

I agree, he is the second coming of Ablett, Carey, Franklin, Coventry, Matthews combined. I think its only fair trade that Carlton can make for Walters is Currnow, Cripps and the next 10 years worth first round draft picks

 

[jakefooty23]

We will get Walter and a first round pick. Maybe more.

 

[Lia]

Hopium post from the missile

 

[Corkintheocean]

The league's a bit harder than what beating up on kids when you're already in a man's body is.

 

[GC2015]

Hopium post from the missile

Cal Twomey has just reported that Walter has been offered a long-term contract to extend his stay at the Suns beyond next year. So you'd think it's pretty unlikely that he'd be involved in a trade for Curnow. The one guy that might be involved in a trade would be Flanders. Curnow for Flanders with some picks involved is probably a realistic trade option for the Blues if Curnow is keen on a move to the glitter strip. We're also reportedly close to convincing Jamie Elliott to join us as an unrestricted free agent so we may not be as keen on Curnow as we may have been in other years. Although, if Curnow is willing to take a pay cut to join us (as has been reported) then I'm sure we can find a way to fit him in. I highly doubt it will be at the expense of our future, though.

 

[Seattle Mariners]

No.

 

[VinnieB]

Feel sorry for Carlton supporters. The illness continues to spread.

 

[kreuze_missile]

The one guy that might be involved in a trade would be Flanders. Curnow for Flanders with some picks involved is probably a realistic trade option for the Blues if Curnow is keen on a move to the glitter strip.

A two-time Coleman Medallist for a depth midfielder?

Even if "some picks" was all three of your first-round picks we would still pass.

 

[Obeanie1]

A two-time Coleman Medallist for a depth midfielder?

Even if "some picks" was all three of your first-round picks we would still pass.

And that's why Curnow will never be traded.

29 year old. Multiple knee injuries and best likely behind him.

No club will pay the ransom the Blues would ask for. Because he isn't worth a kings ransom.