Luke Mitchell!

[smashbox gill]

could not be happier picking up this bloke!

this draft we have surely sorted our spine for the next 10 years.

FF: Luke Mitchell
CHF: Henderson
CHB: Watson/McCarthy
FB: Jamison

 

[pansies]

Check out the video

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/105173/default.aspx

 

[thylacine60]

Outstanding work ethic deliberately picked out by the CFC I reckon. Please tell me his shoulders are solid now. Fantastic sounding kid. How exciting.

 

[iRemember87]

Outstanding work ethic deliberately picked out by the CFC I reckon. Please tell me his shoulders are solid now. Fantastic sounding kid. How exciting.

If not send him for the Walker op now and he'll be ready for the window opening!!

 

[The Edukator]

This guy is a big bloke. i went to uni with him this year. hope it turns out well for him

 

[KoutoufidesGhost]

2009 TAC Grand Final highlights.

[YOUTUBE]rAU2CPULc1c[/YOUTUBE]

 

[Walshy_The_Goat]

Sure looks like an exciting prospect. I'm most excited that he could potentially become the big forward we've been screaming out for, and he'll be in great company with Hendo playing alongside him.

Welcome to Carlton, Luke Mitchell.

 

[Sin City]

I love this bloke, I reckon he's a beauty. I thought he'd be a mid 20s pick.

 

[Quazza]

looks like he has a decent set of hands

 

[mayhem20202]

I'm shattered Essendon did not pick this guy at 31. Reckon he will be a star. Enjoy him!

 

[parrot]

could not be happier picking up this bloke!

this draft we have surely sorted our spine for the next 10 years.

FF: Luke Mitchell
CHF: Henderson
CHB: Watson/McCarthy
FB: Jamison

Spot on. We pretty much drafted most of a quality spine this year, even though our draft position was modest at best. An outstanding result.

 

[Dramoth]

Spot on. We pretty much drafted most of a quality spine this year, even though our draft position was modest at best. An outstanding result.

Another quality job by Mr Hughes and his crew

 

[Blueboys7]

For those who are wondering, that highlights package is from last year.

 

[Blueboys7]

Welcome to Carlton Luke!

 

[Blueboys7]

A nice article prior to the draft that highlights his tough road to the draft after shoulder surgery.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/105173/default.aspx

A good read.

 

[Kramer1]

And he sounds like Sticks...the sort of deep rumble that makes sizemologists nervous.

 

[TNBT]

I said it in one of the other threads, but I'll say it again now: I am stoked that we got this guy. Going onto the draft, I admit I wasn't as up to speed as usual on the draft prospects, but there were two guys that I were hoping we could get, and that was Watson and Mitchell. Add McCarthy to that, and we have the makings of a great young group of key position players.

 

[Tiger26]

All you need to do is get juddy and co. to kick it anywhere near him, he takes everything!!!

 

[blueblood25]

And he sounds like Sticks...the sort of deep rumble that makes sizemologists nervous.

His old facebook picture was actually of sticks Doppleganger hahah

 

[Silvagnis]

Watson said that Mitchell will be great to have around the club due to his sense of humour.

A real Dawes-type selection with the injury he had this year.

Listed as a CHF, but we should stick him the square to be a big target deep.

 

[TNBT]

All you need to do is get juddy and co. to kick it anywhere near him, he takes everything!!!

I think you might be right. He sure does seem to have great hands.

 

[TNBT]

Listed as a CHF, but we should stick him the square to be a big target deep.

I agree. I've seen him listed anywhere from 195cm to 198cm, which is great height for a key forward. As he gets bigger and stronger, combined with his great hands, I can see him being a pretty dangerous target in the goal square or leading up the ground. That also means Henderson can develop at CHF, and I think he's going to really develop his stamina and be able to push up to provide a target for our midfielders.

The one thing that I'm thinking now though is where does Casboult fit in?

 

[Tiger 17/8]

I agree. I've seen him listed anywhere from 195cm to 198cm, which is great height for a key forward. As he gets bigger and stronger, combined with his great hands...

Measured at 198cm at Draft Camp in September.
Shoulder injury was a "freak accident". No weakness and is 100% now.
Has leadership potential, as he was captain at Melbourne Grammar last year.

 

[Ryan Dixon Webb]

Apparently he's at 198cm now, could play that Kurt Tippett role for us.

 

[TNBT]

I agree. I've seen him listed anywhere from 195cm to 198cm, which is great height for a key forward. As he gets bigger and stronger, combined with his great hands...

Measured at 198cm at Draft Camp in September.
Shoulder injury was a "freak accident". No weakness and is 100% now.
Has leadership potential, as he was captain at Melbourne Grammar last year.

I'm glad to hear that his shoulder is 100% again. Also happy to hear that he has measured out at 198cm. We may rest a ruckman down in the forward line, but even if we don't, Mitchell and Casboult should be more than capable of handling ruck duties in the forward line for us as well as being marking targets.