May have had something to do with him being injured all season.
Couldn't have asked for a better person to inherit Ellard's number than Matty Wright.
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Can't fault most of this. Not sure I would have Buckley in the B grade. Probably just slips out for mine. Conversely, I'd probably have Rowe just sliding into the B category. I would probably also move Jones and Phillips into the C category.
Some of those 4 stars should be 3 but otherwise great review.
Patrick Cripps, Ed Curnow, Sam Docherty, Bryce Gibbs, Kade Simpson
Sam Kerridge, Matthew Kreuzer, Lachie Plowman, Sam Rowe, Zach Tuohy, Jacob Weitering, Matthew Wright
Dennis Armfield, Dylan Buckley, Ciaran Byrne, Levi Casboult, Charlie Curnow, Nick Graham, Marc Murphy, Andrew Phillips, Jack Silvagni, Liam Sumner, Dale Thomas, Simon White
Blaine Boekhorst, David Cuningham, Andrejs Everitt, Daniel Gorringe, Liam Jones, Jed Lamb, Andrew Walker
Kristian Jaksch, Michael Jamison, Jason Tutt, Mark Whiley
(DNP)
Matthew Dick, Jayden Foster, Andrew Gallucci, Jesse Glass-McCasker, Billy Gowers, Matt Korcheck, Harry McKay, Ciaran Sheehan, Clem Smith, Dillion Viojo-Rainbow, Cameron Wood
Patrick Cripps - Started off the season in a not so great way, but came storming home particularly in the second half of the season. Stepped up in the absence of Murphy.
Ed Curnow - Arguably has become our most versatile player and hardest worker. Took his game up to a whole new level. He puts it to expereince, but it looks to be much more than that. Ranked fifth in the AFL for tackles at the end of the home and away season.
Sam Docherty - Had a breakout season, becoming our most reliable defender for the future. Also proved to be another potential candidate for the club captaincy. In the top five for marking in the competition.
Bryce Gibbs - Sometimes was only an accumulator but most games did some damage to the opposition. Statistically his best season to date and certainly made up for the disappointment that was 2015.
Kade Simpson - The oldest player on the list hasn't shown any signs of slowing down. This season has proved that he is still an important player moving forward. Still looks as if he has got another couple of seasons left in him. Nothing much else can be said. Pure courage and brilliance.
Sam Kerridge - On the back of work rate and some of the roles he has been given this year, I have to give credit where credit is due. Kerridge had a few stand out games this year, but it looked as if he was showing signs of exhaustion towards the end. The use of the ball would have also been a factor from him getting five stars.
Matthew Kreuzer - Was our main ruckman and got us over the line in one or two matches. At times, he seemed out of form but when we begin to lose all hope, he immediately gets back on his feet with a good performance here and there.
Lachie Plowman - Has looked to become a long-term defender going forward. Has had his fair share of moments on the field he'd wish to forget but for someone with limited preseason time, he satisfactorily got through this year without many more issues.
Sam Rowe - Probably the most controversial decision, but his performances mid-season were outstanding and made every bit of difference with getting us over the line. Leads the competition with one percenters and triggered a one year extension for his efforts. How much longer he lasts remains to be seen.
Zach Tuohy - Began the season quite disappointingly, turning the ball over and giving away free kicks. But like Cripps the second half of 2016 made up for it. From then onward, Tuohy was doing what Tuohy does best. Finding the big sticks from outside 50 and keeping opposition forwards as quiet as possible.
Jacob Weitering - Had an extraordinary first few weeks until injuring his shoulder in the Essendon match. Didn't recapture his form but still had some memorable moments against big name opponents. Pass mark for him.
Matthew Wright - Without a doubt, has been our best inclusion. Finishes on top of the club's goal-kicking tally while pushing up the ground and helping out in the middle on the odd occasion. I'd be giving him another 2 year contract as soon as possible.
Dennis Armfield - The club cult figure excited many a few times this year, kicking three to help get over the line against the cats. Also booted three goals from outside 50 against the crows in the first quarter. At times, he could have probably done more than what he did, but his efforts should see him with another year at the blues. His fate at the club is still unknown.
Dylan Buckley - Probably in the same boat as Armfield (with the only exception being that he is much younger). Provided the odd exciting moment with is run and ability to hit the scoreboard. Has the potential to be a crumbing forward. There was that time however, where we thought he may not see 2017 at Carlton. Hopefully that isn't the case still.
Ciaran Byrne - Bolton has praised him. The supporters had their say and I believe that Byrne is here to stay. He is definitely another defender to persist with for the next few years. Unfortunately, hurting his ACL would be the reason why he didn't get my four stars but he was definitely approaching there.
Levi Casboult - Sometimes was the tall forward he was meant to be and did kick the odd bag of goals a few times. But could he have done any better. That would be most likely the case. I just felt that he did under-perform occasionally. But the good outings remain the good outings.
Charlie Curnow - Take it from me. He is going to be something. Right before the moment he got injured, he knew how to provide a lead and get purchase on the ball. Bringing it down was the only thing he needed to improve on. Another preseason and he should be in the best 22 without a doubt. Hopefully his run with illness and injury is a little more fortunate next year.
Nick Graham - Looked to be an automatic selection for 22 before the season began, however there are still signs of him not being the established player we require. Applies heaps of pressure, but him with ball in hand becomes a concern for many. I'd give him at least another year based on the effort he brought this year, but his fate should be determined when season 2017 is completed.
Marc Murphy - Wasn't performing like he was in late 2015 and did go down with a frustrating syndesmosis injury that saw him struggling to return. But you could tell that the team without him was having trouble with the opponents, especially in the midfield. He was alright to begin with but it was best to ensure that he was fit and firing for a full preseason going into next year.
Andrew Phillips - Probably did not get the respect he deserved. Really helped out Kreuzer and did win us a game. Was out for a fair chunk with a hammy earlier on. His contested work was great and is a fairly good kick for goal. Another great get from the giants.
Jack Silvagni - Played 8 games for 8 losses. Missed out on the win against Melbourne. If that isn't bad luck then I don't know what is. But he has definitely shown why he is a forward for the future. His work under pressure is phenomenal and his work in applying pressure is the same. The team just needs to make sure they give him a Gatorade shower next year.
Liam Sumner - For a player that had to sit aside for most of the preseason, he certainly had impressed me with the overall game he brought to the table in 2016. He is quick and can kick a goal from anywhere. Could have done more, but I suppose that comes with having a preseason under his belt.
Dale Thomas - Coming towards the end of the season was when everybody began to lose large amounts of respect for him. He stood out for only a couple of games earlier in the year, but as of late, his work ethic just did not seem to be visible. Definitely in the could have done better category, but three stars nonetheless.
Simon White - A lot are quite mixed on White. I reckon he is a pass mark this year. Made a huge presence in a few games and isn't going to hurt us going into next season. A serviceable player who can be depended on when needed.
Blaine Boekhorst - Didn't reach the heights we were expecting him to. Probably took him too early in the draft and added more pressure onto him. Did injure himself a couple of times this year. But next season is now or never, as he will be playing for his career.
David Cuningham - Only played three games, but I liked what I saw from him. Can't rate him too highly just yet.Certainly looks to apply a lot of pressure on his opponents. Probably needs to grow and become more of a ball-winner.
Andrejs Everitt - Been a let-down this year. Relies too much on rewarding himself from the hard work of others. Not someone recognised for contested work. Kicks goals but needs to be more tough around the ground.
Daniel Gorringe - Seems like a great all-round player, but I wouldn't trust him as a ruckman. Kicked that karate goal against the kangaroos and looks to do more with us than what he did with the suns. How long he lasts on the list is still unknown.
Liam Jones - Won us the game against the dockers and can do what Everitt doesn't (crash packs). But he can easily go missing and like Casboult, struggles to kick for goal. Not meeting the expectations.
Jed Lamb - I might be a bit harsh but Lamb doesn't seem to try as hard as the others. He can kick goals from any distance, but there is obviously a reason why he was omitted before the other former giants. Needs to work a little harder to cement a spot.
Andrew Walker - One of the modern day greats of our footy club, but this year showed why it was probably best for him to retire. His body just did not seem to hold up and his degenerative knee was always going to play up on him. I congratulate him for his services to Carlton.
Kristian Jaksch - Could be the fact that he did not get as much of a chance to shine or it could be because he was a disappointment. That one opportunity he had and he could not make the most of it. The entire trade for him should be embedded in the darkest and most forgetful moments in our history.
Michael Jamison - As soon as Plowman came into the picture, I for some reason knew that it was the end for Jamo. Another amazing player over the years who just couldn't get his body right to play in the team again. His shoulders were permanently damaged and his fitness was slowly deteriorating. I congratulate him as well for his services at Carlton.
Jason Tutt - Work rate looks okay but his use of the ball is a massive issue. He can easily crumble under pressure and revert to the game style Carlton can't afford to follow (which is kicking and hoping). Only ever good at VFL level.
Mark Whiley - Probably only VFL level, but he was not getting rewarded for his effort and pressure, which was what Bolton wanted his team to be defined by. It just comes to show that Whiley is not in his plans moving forward and looks to be out the door shortly. I feel kind of sorry for him.
The rest I can't judge as I have not seen them play at AFL level this year.
Fair point on Buckley, strongly disagree on the rest. Rowe's overall performance this season was bang on average, and should be the bare minimum for players going into the future.
He's been making plenty happen forward of centre lately, and let's not forget he's been dropping back to support. Proper attacking winger.
Feels like we've been saying that for years now....
He's 25..
sorry, soapy, cripper has to be a dgp already or gtfo........
Unsure if acronym or exuberant key bashing
