We are the Navy Blues - Carlton FFFX 2007

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Welcome to the 2007 of the Carlton Football Club. The Carlton Blues are looking to get back into the top 8, after many dreadful years at the bottom of the table. New Coach Brett Ratten is looking to bring this team, back into it's proud tradition, and become one of the dominant forces in the AFL once again, it will take some time, but Ratten is certain it'll come.



Senior 2007 List

Adam Bentick
Adam Hartlett
Andrew Carrazzo
Andrew Walker
Anthony Kotoufides
Anthony Raso
Bradley Fisher
Brednan Fevola
Bret Thornton
Bryce Gibbs
Cain Ackland
Cameron Cloke
Clint Benjamin
Craig Flint
David Teague
Dylan McLaren
Eddie Betts
Heath Scotland
Jake Edwards
Jason Saddington
Joe Anderson
Jordan Russell
Jordan Bannister
Josh Kennedy
Kade Simpson
Lance Whitnall
Luke Blackwell
Marc Murphy
Mark Austin
Matthew Lappin
Nick Stevens
Paul Bower
Ryan Houlihan
Sean Hampson
Sentanta OhAilpin
Shaun Grigg
Simon Wiggins


Rookies

Aisake OhAilpin
Michael Jamison
Ross Young
Ryan Jackson
Sam Jacobs




CAPTAIN: Nick Stevens

VICE CAPTAIN- Kade Simpson

COACH: Brett Ratten

 

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Players to Watch:

Cameron Cloke - The Big man has had a great pre season with the Blues. His 2nd season on the list, and the ruckmen, has been picked for the Round 1 side, beating Cain Ackland and Dylan McLaren to take the number 1 ruck position. Cloke who turns 24 at the end of the season will be looking to stamp his athoratey in the middle of the ground, and give his midfielders the 1st look at the football.

Jarrad Waite - The 194cm big man, has played forward most of his career, new coach Brett Ratten has improved his development in the defence area. Waite, known for his high flying and marking, will play as a main defender this year, as Carlton are low with tall defenders. This will be the break or make year for Jarrad Waite, who needs to step up each and every week to keep the opossition from scoring goals.




Team Selection: Round 1 2007
Carlton vs Richmond (MCG)


B: Shaun Grigg - Bret Thornton - David Teague
HB: Simon Wiggins - Jarrad Waite - Andrew Carrazzo
C: Marc Murphy - Nick Stevens - Adam Bentick
HF: Matthew Lappin - Lance Whitnall - Bradley Fisher
FF: Eddie Betts - Brendan Fevola - Ryan Houlihan
Foll: Cameron Cloke - Bryce Gibbs - Heath Scotland
I/C: Andrew Walker - Anthony Koutoufides - Josh Kennedy - Kade Simpson


Odds: Carlton: $2.10, Richmond: $1.60
source: TAB Sportsbet​

 

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Round One: Carlton vs Richmond MCG


Brett Ratten, as his first outing as Senior Coach of the Carlton Football Club, he experienced a painful loss, to the Richmond Tigers in front of a good crowd worth 30 thousand fans at the MCG on Sunday. The Tigers were all class over the helpless Blues who look to be going to have another struggling Season.
A 58 point win to the Tigers was a good way to start the season for them, but a 10 goal loss for the Blues, was something they, and new coach Ratten wasn't looking for.

Only 2 goals were scored in the 1st half for Carlton, they just couldn't get the ball in the forward line. Richmond's defence was on top all afternoon. All the talk about, Fevola, Whitnall combination of the summer, didn't show the quality they have today. Between them they kicked 5 goals, but they just didn't dominate the game, like we know Fev and Red can do.
Fevola finished the day with 3 goals, and Whitnall kicked 2. The good story of the day was Brad Fisher. Who played on the half dforward flank, kicked 2 goals and had 21 possesions, was easily his best game for the Blues, and will be looking to continue his form into the season.

Simon Wiggins was good across Half Back. He played on Nathan Brown, and did a reasonable job. Wiggins had 24 possesions, the highest for his team. Bret Thornton who played on the dangerous Richardson was also good. Had 21 possesions, but did alow the big forward from Tigerland to sneak home 3 goals, but wasn't a dominant peformance from the big man.

Bryce Gibbs was good in his first game for the Blues, the number 1 draft pick, had 11 possesions and took 2 marks.

Brad Fisher was good in the opening match vs Richmond at the MCG. Kicking 2 goals and having 21 possesions




Carlton: 1.2 - 2.2 - 5.5 - 8.6 - (54)
Richmond: 4.3 - 10.7 - 11.11 - 16.16- (112)


Goals: Blues: Fevola 3, Fisher 2, Whitnall 2, Houlihan
Tigers: Bowden 3, Richardson 3, Pettifer 2, Simmonds 2, Krakouer, Pattison, Hyde, Tuck, Bowden, Tambling

Best: Blues: Fisher, Wiggins, Fevola, Thornton, Whitnall, Houlihan
Tigers: Bowden, Brown, Richardson, Bowden, Simmonds, Tivendale

Injuries: Nil

Reports: Nil

Attendance: 30, 362 @ MCG

 

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Team Selection: Round 2 2007
Geelong (6th) vs Carlton (15th) @ Skilled Stadium


B: Cain Ackland - Jarrad Waite - David Teague
HB: Simon Wiggins - Bret Thornton - Andrew Carrazzo
C: Ryan Houlihan - Heath Scotland - Bryce Gibbs
HF: Matthew Lappin - Anthony Koutoufides - Brad Fisher
FF: Eddie Betts - Lance Whitnall - Brendan Fevola
Foll: Cameron Cloke - Nick Stevens - Marc Murphy
I/C: Adam Bentick - Shaun Grigg - Josh Kennedy - Andrew Walker

IN: Cain Ackland
OUT: Kade Simpson (Omitted)


Odds: Geelong: $1.50 - Carlton: $2.20
Source: TAB Sportsbet​

 

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Round Two: Geelong vs Carlton @ Telstra Dome


What a entertaining match. Only 2 points seperated Geelong and Carlton on the weekend in their clash at the Dome. Under the roof, Saturday night football, and infront of a dissapointing crowd of just over 28 thousand, saw the best match of 2007 so far. Carlton started on fire, kicking 7 goals in the 1st quarter. Brendan Fevola started on fire, kicking 4 of the opening 7 goals of the term for the Blues. Matthew Scarlett couldn't hold the full forward at bay, as he just continued to dominate.
The move came, and Scarlett was moved off the Fev, and the Cats started to get their act together in the 2nd term.

5 Goals to the Cats saw them lead at Half time, in a great comeback. The Blues only kicked 3 behinds for the quarter, and coach Brett Ratten was less then impressed. The 3rd term was much more entertaining and free flowing. 5 Goals to the Blues and only 2 to the Cats, saw a even contest at 3 quarter time, the scores were level, 77 a piece heading into the last term. Geelong had the better of the term, kicking 5.4.. while the Blues added 4.2, but that wasn't enough, as the Cats ran away 2 point winners in the end. A exciting end, to a exciting match.


Brendan Fevola after kicking 4 goals in the 1st quarter, only added another 2 for the match and finished with 6. Josh Kennedy kicked 3, while the big Red (Lance Whitnall) booted 2 for the Blues. Andrew Walker was best a field for the Bues, only playing 66 minutes of a possible 80 minutes, and still gathered a high 29 disposals, he also started the game on the interchange. Shaun Grigg was also good in his 2nd official match, having 23 disposals

Geelong: 4.4 - 9.8 - 11.11 - 15.15 - (105)
Carlton: 7.1 - 7.4 - 12.5 - 16.7 - (103)


Goals: Cats: Chapman 3, Gardiner 3, Bartel 2, Milburn 2, Kelly, Ling, Johnson, Brynes, Ottens
Blues: Fevola 6, Kennedy 3, Whitnall 2, Gibbs, Murphy, Scotland, Houlihan, Betts


Best: Cats: Bartel, Milburn, Ablett, Chapman, Gardiner, Scarlett
Blues: Walker, Fevola, Whitnall, Houlihan, Waite, Grigg


Injuries: Blues: Simon Wiggins - Concussion (1 week)


Reports: Nil


Attendance: 28, 306 @ Telstra Dome

 

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2007? Why bother!

 

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He'll give it up soon.

 

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Team Selection: Round 3 2007
Carlton (12th) vs Essendon (5th) @ MCG


B: Sentanta OhAilpin - Jarrad Waite - David Teague
HB: Cameron Cloke - Bret Thornton - Andrew Carrazzo
C: Ryan Houlihan - Heath Scotland - Bryce Gibbs
HF: Matthew Lappin - Anthony Koutoufides - Brad Fisher
FF: Eddie Betts - Lance Whitnall - Brendan Fevola
Foll: Cain Ackland - Nick Stevens - Marc Murphy
I/C: Adam Bentick - Shaun Grigg - Josh Kennedy - Andrew Walker

In: Sentanta OhAilpin
Out: Simon Wiggins (Concussion)


Odds: Carlton: $2.20 - Essendon: $1.50
Source: TAB Sportsbet​

 

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Round Three: Carlton vs Essendon @ MCG



Blues win a thriller

The Blues have won their 1st match of the 2007 Season. The third match of the year for the Blues, they just snuck home against a talented Bombers outfit, as the Blues just got over the line by 7 points.


The Blues, led by Brendan Fevola who kicked 6 goals from the Forward line, was infront for most of the night. Down by 4 points in the 1st quarter, Jarrad Waite, who played on Matthew Llyod, had 9 possesions in the 1st quarter, he was dominant off the full back/half back line. Nick Stevens was in good form, he also had 10 posessions in the 1st quarter and finished the match with 38 possesions from the midfield. Heath Scotland was great also. 33 possesions of the half back flank, he dominated his opponent and is looking to be in good form this season.

Cameron Cloke was also good for the Blues. Cloke started in the ruck, and was dominate through the whole day. Traded from the Magpies at the end of the year, the Blues have high hopes for Cloke, and he showed his talents tonight. 24 possesions and kicking a goal, it was a good performance from the big ruckmen.

Cameron Cloke has found his new home in the Navy Blue, having 24 possesions and kicking a goal against the Bombers




Carlton: 2.2 - 6.5 - 7.6 - 11.14 - (80)
Essendon: 2.6 - 4.6 - 8.11 - 10.13 - (73)



Goals: Blues: Fevola 6, Cloke 2, OhAilpin, Gibbs, Houlihan
Bombers: Lucas 2, Lovett 2 , Lloyd 2, Hille, Hird, Camporeale, Davey


Best: Blues: Stevens, Scotland, Houlihan, Waite, Fevola, Cloke
Bombers: Lucas, Stanton, Lovett-Murray, Welsh, McPhee, Camporeale


Injuries: Nil


Reports: Bombers: Scott Camporeale striking Marc Murphy (3 weeks) - Damien Peverill striking Bryce Gibbs (2 weeks)


Attendance: 72, 730 @ MCG

 

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Team Selection: Round 4 2007
West Coast (2nd) VS Carlton (13th) @ Subiaco Oval


B: Sentanta OhAilpin - Jarrad Waite - David Teague
HB: Andrew Carrazzo - Bret Thornton - Matthew Lappin
C: Ryan Houlihan - Heath Scotland - Adam Bentick
HF: Brendan Fevola - Anthony Koutoufides - Josh Kennedy
FF: Brad Fisher - Lance Whitnall - Eddie Betts
Foll: Cain Ackland - Nick Stevens - Bryce Gibbs
I/C: Andrew Walker - Cameron Cloke - Jordan Bannister - Kade Simpson

IN: Jordan Bannister - Kade Simpson
OUT: Marc Murphy (Left Groin) - Shaun Grigg (Omitted)


Odds: West Coast: $1.30 - Carlton: $3.30
Source: TAB SportsBet​