Mots, Ollie, Kemp,Jagga and Moir

Ashton moir for me. He seems to be able to do some “special” stuff so I’m excited to see him do more. I don’t think motlop has “it” ie he often gets caught by the opposition and doesn’t seem to have the ability to do special things

Hollands needs to put on a bit of size currently he is to easily moved off the contest

Corey Durdin has the potential to become a fan favourite like Fog did this yr once Fog got his body right I’m really keen to see Durds get a clear run at it with his body + selection

Watching for Moir, Motlop, Billy, Cow and TDK (as a ruck he is young)

Is it a mini rebuild yet? Wondering about the wisdom of depending on the kids being the new leadership group and deciding our veterans have been holding us back. If Binns, Moir, Wilson, and Smith are playing a bunch of games next year (not counting injury replacement for the purposes of this discussion), it means four other veterans are out. Whom do you see getting replaced? That doesn't seem to be part of anyone's assessment. I am of course excited about what next level guys like Elijah and Motlop can hit in 2025, but it's getting a little weird with all the hype that a bunch of skinny 18 year-olds who have never done anything in the real world are the key to winning the flag now. I know that's not your intent here, but it sure sounds like that's the mood going around. And still no discussion whatsoever on the coaching dynamics and new game style, which can lift or sink all of it. Nick Newman recently said they haven't even looked at the Brisbane fiasco and don't want to talk about it. They subbed Voss out and everyone has swept it under the rug.

Agree with Hollands, he's ready. The one I'm not confident in is Motlop, I'm just not sure he's going to make it, but I sincerely hope he proves me wrong.

Motlop and Moir stepping up will absolutely provide our forward line with another dimension we haven’t got

Ollie Hollands has to improve his decision-making and skill if he's going into defence!

Jaxon binns has got that dog in him. Huge potential for the future

Elijah, Binns, Lord, Moir and Cowan 100%

If the growth is going to come from the younger players, why do we have no salary cap left to allocate to their increased value? Terrible cap management still, within the footy department.

Evening Tez, yep good five though for me I think of Ollie more as a proven product, yes I think next year with the postion change he's going to go gang busters but that's already factored in my mind. Elijah is going to prove his draft position was spot on, as you say mate second year comfortable and confident so him i have in my five. Cowans same as Ollie for me, imbedded as senior player and continuely improving each year by some distance but like Ollie a form line I've factored is as expected so not that outside form imput. Mots is part of my list for all the reasons you discuussed, his improved form will be a bonus we didn't have last season. Binns top of the list, I think he showed end of the year he's potentail impact when started from first bounce and in right position. So I've Mots, Ellijah and Binns, I'm tossing up with Lord and Moir, each can have real impact in their positions if they fullfill their form potential. I think I'll pick Lord, his cleanness and lack of panic in the thick of it will be priceless to our centre play, if he can take that next step. My bolter is Billy Wilson, Look at his face end of last season when he wasn't picked, his hungry, he thinks he deserves his shot, he hasn't form in a senior game but you hear the club say his got talent, perfect petagree for a bolter. Like youu mate not putting Jagga up because I think he's ear marked to start the season and the talents undeniable, it why I went lord over Moir. Jagga lives up to expectations, lord takes that next step added to the talent already in the centre line, happy days. So this's my five, Binns, Mots, Ellijah, Lord and Billy Wilson

Im hoping Jesse has a cracker of a season. I felt for him this season. He will rise above, I feel it in my bones.

Moir is our best young player

Moir needs game time he is going to be a gun

The young players need to be shown some faith by the selection committee when their form is strong. They also need to be persisted with and given some genuine game time with well defined team roles. Every position in this team must be earned and getting a senior jumper is about making the team better, especially over the long term. Selection integrity cannot be compromised because it's a guaranteed way of wrecking young player's development and confidence as well as poisoning team culture - and everybody knows where that leads a club to.

I think this is the year the 2022 draftees REALLY start to pay us back. Hollands, Cowan & Binns are all primed for a big year. I think Hudson O’Keefe is one that’s potentially flown under the radar but back up ruckman will be important this year!

Cowan Okeefe Jagga Lord TDK

Motlop is yet to prove

I agree about Elijah, he is a hard-working addition who seems hungry, and if he can maintain that, Go Blues.

Ashton Moir has the x, that's what the Blues need. Those sticky fingers and the poise to advantage from "A" situation is what the Blues absolutely want. With Owies gone, that leaves a certain inflexibility we should/could have taken advantage of to provide balance. Variety on the ground is what Carlton must aim for to blend with the obvious tall forward talent. Re: Owies, let's hope that Jaxon can provide something that we already had.

Ashton, I Don't know what it about this kid but he just gives me that fevola vibe.

Sorry if I missed it but define “young”. Also, they all “can” make a difference. But for me the 5 that *will* make an impact are: Motlop, Moir, Jagga, Lord and O’Keefe (in the 2s).

Kemp, for me, can take his forward experiment to the next level, and even if he doesn't, he can go back down back🤪 We need a mister fix it and Kemp, JSOS and Doc are it👏🤘

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I agree mismanagement wasted last season as well as some dubious team selections and player positional changes . Cunningham Marchbank and Martin needed better rehabilitation programs. Season 2025 is our change to show the competition was we have got and what we stand for as players and a team .

My feeling is shouting out your frustrations over the fence and screaming to a third generation player like Jsos as an example that he is a disgrace to his family name and the jumper is just not on EVER !! That broke me !!! It’s not constructive and it’s not acceptable EVER!!! I don’t care who you are or how much money you give to the club. That sort of thing cuts deep..to the person receiving that sort of verbal abuse and to everyone listening to it around. How could anyone hurt someone they cheer on and wish the best for do that. Yes I get angry, frustrated and all of the above but I can’t even boo our past players let alone our own !! It’s bad enough the media write and say crap let alone your own supporters. Ppl should stop and think if I wouldn’t have the guts to say it to their face then I shouldn’t on social media .. !!! Also I’ll add that the saying ‘sticks and stones…’ was fine once but today those words are in writing and out there for everyone to see in perpetuity and that’s the difference.

Tom has become one of the most important and valuable players for us. I’ll never forget the feeling of relief when he came on against the lions in the elimination final. He has become as important to us as Crippa. He’d be mad to leave now. He could potentially be a 3 time premiership player at the blues. I’d definitely give him a 5+ year contract. He’s worth every cent !!!

Baldy!

his staying. can’t see him leaving

Great choice for Carlton ppl! You know I’d be interested in knowing Joel’s DOB. 🔮 I’d like to vote you include it for everyone you chat to 😂🤔

T d k does amazing things,,,

G'day Tez, first thing is as I've said last time it depends on wether its all about the money or not, saying that if it was all about money he would have gone last time. Plenty of money floating about from others then. And the modern player seems to value the enviroment as much as money, How many big talents have left their club until late in carerrs if happy at their club. So mate like you I believe he'll stay, lets face it even staying he'll set himself up finacally for life. The Fremantle deal with their bloke complicates at the manager club level of negoitation I suspect, is the new bench mark is what his manager's going to say but either way he'll get a long one, with us or someone else.I'd be concerned if we went the Fremantle length, he's a ruckman, the body toll is a lot more per game than other positions and he's never going to be a bull type of body to help absorb the punishment. By the end of a extra long contract he'll be a mobile injury room. How long, I'd preferr five years, see how the bodies going and the promise he shows I guess but lets face it he's the upper hand and seven more likely agreeable to both sides if he's serious about staying. Love your work mate, Go Tez, Go Blues

Pretty certain he played at the same junior club with Weiters at Mt Martha, plus also became good friends with Cottrell at the Dandenong Stingrays. I don't see him leaving with those players at the club.

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Hey it Joel !

5 years at least.

I reckon he’ll sign for 5 x 800k

Not worried at all. Usual caveats apply about locking up at least a third of the salary cap on six guys, of course.

Good stuff.

Great chat

Obviously he's got to be paid a fair amount, and there's a definite crunch with our salary cap. A lot of opposition fans, mostly Geelong fans, have been saying he's as good as gone, but it's clear he loves the group and the club, so with some preparations and adjustments I think we'll be able to put forward an agreeable deal for him to sign on.

I think things are done differently across all business and society in general these days, to what they were. I think that's a good thing. I think the win at all costs still stands in a way, but within the culture and guidelines that are set on how to go about it today, that the coaches and club wants. You can be ruthless but still be respected.

Ah our friend negative Joel lol🙃😛

Remember the first few times Joel was on fan cams. Everyone was saying get him off blah blah. Said it how it was and was correct in his assessment of the boys. Good on him for going on and having his say.

I can't take this platform seriously when you're going to shill for the Carlton socials like this (might as well be a HR team) yet you platform Pommy. He is toxic. Anyone who dares question him? They are stupid and he's soooo intelligent. Make a decision dude. You want to keep your 1000 followers? Cool. Otherwise stop shilling the "message" dude. Your choice 🤷🏻‍♂️

I think players more than anything want to be in finals and winning a grand final. Recognition and acceptance by the masses. We have that plus the loudest fan base and the largest crowds in the afl. You can see the evidence of this as the club has always had money but the culture now is the draw card . it’s a no brainer players want to come here not leave!

Thanks for having me on for a chat Terry. Go Blues!

I believe that Carlton will chase Sam DeKoning at the end of next year.