Absolutely no doubt that we (Carlton) are in the box seat for Carlisle.
The question remains as to if he fits our needs? We have Weitering in waiting as a bankable (as close as)
gun KPD, to add to "old stagers" Jamison and Rowe. Jaksch was also recruited as a KPD, and we are strongly
linked to Plowman from GWS as a classic 3rd tall type. Our window is a distance off, so do we need to
target "elite" talent at this stage?
Carlisle would improve any list in the competition, but has the WADA shadow and a public desire to play
in defence. His best fit for us would be up forward predominantly.
Does not want to go interstate and I dare say Geelong or even Seaford may be deemed too far to travel.
Bulldogs are going to have salary cap issues, as well as a double jeopardy WADA risk with Crameri.
Surely if we want him we get him. Dodoro might be a difficult one to deal with, but with PSD threat, our
second rounder (20) would most likely suffice. Perhaps Henderson could be convinced to go to Bombers,
but seems to be set on Geelong.
I don't believe he is essential to our future, but SOS and Bolts will need to do due diligence to this one.