Past Rhys Palmer

[Canyouhearthedrums]

Agreed. The NEAFL also is not a great place to develop players either. No wonder he stagnated.

The problem with the NEAFL is that it's miles behind AFL standard, so when these guys get a chance, it's takes 2-3 games to adjust to the pace, even if you are good enough. Palmer had an absolute mare in the prelim but I reckon this is most of the explanation for that. He's still AFL standard

 

[Soapy V]

Fills a place on our list while we're rebuilding, so not a big drama that we brought him in. Handy around goals and an elite runner so I'd see him fighting for a spot with Kerridge, Armfield, Boeky or Buckley

has armfield been offered another year? my gut feel is he may go now that we have brought in smedts palmer etc. id upgrade byrne & sheehan

 

[Coona Blues]

Palmer would walk up to the 22 in most sides. He adds depth and I miles ahead of Graham etc. Happy to have him along for th ride

Perhaps most is pushing it, but certainly a decent percentage. Expect a few of the naysayers on here will be eating their words, ala Matty Wright.
Likely best 22 spot his to lose.

 

[Arr0w]

He buys time for the mids that we take this year so they can develop without pressure.

It is a free hit, like Wright was last year

Apparently no trade has ever been done for pick 135 or over

 

[AB_Blue]

Happy with Palmer for 2 reasons


We got a discount on the GWS deal
Provides a handy chop our for Cripps and Gibbs

 

[james Dean]

has armfield been offered another year? my gut feel is he may go now that we have brought in smedts palmer etc. id upgrade byrne & sheehan

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-17/fifteen-free-agents-yet-to-secure-future

Carlton forward Dennis Armfield last week agreed to terms to play on at Ikon Park in 2017.

 

[1981]

Won the RS so must have something going for him

 

[RAPPA]

Happy with Palmer for 2 reasons


We got a discount on the GWS deal
Provides a handy chop our for Cripps and Gibbs

For him to provide the chop out, he needs to get a game. Lacks leg speed so I can see him primarily in the 2s as cover.

 

[Golden Tonsils]

Either way its good to have Rhys in Welcome

 

[The_Wookie]

for pick 135? its a win for us even if he only plays VFL. hell for 135 Id take former Sun Kick runner up, Stig O'Hara

 

[T2B_]

For him to provide the chop out, he needs to get a game. Lacks leg speed so I can see him primarily in the 2s as cover.

Dunno, he's decently clever and gets around as he needs to. A bit like Brock McLean where his footy brain makes up for raw leg speed for the most part, though thankfully not quite as slow as Brock (I think).

 

[RAPPA]

Dunno, he's decently clever and gets around as he needs to. A bit like Brock McLean where his footy brain makes up for raw leg speed for the most part, though thankfully not quite as slow as Brock (I think).

But can he launch a.massive torp from 50 metres out that bounces 15 metres to sink the tigers?

 

[Cringle]

Wonder if he'll get more midfield time. Had to play defensive forward at the Giants due to lack of positions available.

 

[douls]

Pick 135 lol
Average player that will provide grunt work we need. Will be very handy really

 

[Malifice]

Desperately wanted him in his draft year, was spewing when we didnt take him and was even darker when he went on to dominate in his 1st year.

Then he became a total spud, noteable only for breaking Barlows leg. Couldnt understand why GWS went after him in the first place.

For pick 135 or whatever we paid I'm OK with it. Provides some outside run for Cripps, even if he is a turnover merchant.

Might be handy for a year or two.

 

[toenail11]

Will be very handy for you guys , actually had some impressive games even this year for gws until he was pushed out of the side. Was wasted in the NEAFL. Pretty sure he racked up a 50 possession 6 goal game or something ridiculous like that

 

[bluerooster]

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-17/fifteen-free-agents-yet-to-secure-future

I think Jack Grimes is who the Blues will pick up.

 

[AlecDuncan]

id upgrade byrne & sheehan

It's upgrade or delist time for Gussy. I hope it's upgrade after the Touhy debacle.

 

[Mr_Plow]

Blair is a free agent?

I'd sign him just so he doesn't dominate us ever again.

 

[GPW1]

We really won't be able to judge this trade until we see who gws draft with pick 135.

 

[RoyalParade]

Desperately wanted him in his draft year, was spewing when we didnt take him and was even darker when he went on to dominate in his 1st year.

Then he became a total spud, noteable only for breaking Barlows leg. Couldnt understand why GWS went after him in the first place.

For pick 135 or whatever we paid I'm OK with it. Provides some outside run for Cripps, even if he is a turnover merchant.

Might be handy for a year or two.

I remember hughes saying he would of taken palmer at 3 if we didnt trade it in the judd deal...

Barlow is interesting maybe, worth a shot as a dfa?

 

[Honour]

Good for midfield depth...which is what we needed.Will play games.

 

[Styxx]

has armfield been offered another year? my gut feel is he may go now that we have brought in smedts palmer etc. id upgrade byrne & sheehan

It was reported last week Army and the club had agreed to terms, suspect one year.

 

[LanceRomance]

Didnt realise this guy has done an ACL before

 

[Mr_Plow]

Didnt realise this guy has done an ACL before

Are you really a Carlton player if your knees or shoulders aren't taped?