5 Young Players who can make the MOST difference to Carlton in 2025

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[@azzajames7661]

Great work, Tezz👏

[@PeterP552]

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.

[@JoshHolden-Aka-evani]

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

[@ChristianSorace458]

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!

[@Dominator78]

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

[@jessepizzo2306]

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

[@PeterP552]

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

[@PetraKann]

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.

[@wow_Jones_ikon]

Absolutely agree with you Petra, the end of last season and the slowness in making needed change testament to that.

[@PetraKann]

@wow_Jones_ikon injuries forced the selection committees hand in the last two rounds. It shouldn't need a crisis to reward a few young players during the years. Bins for example played consistently in the reserves and didn't get a call up until the last two rounds. They were making excuses about Moir that he couldn't play out a whole game. Lord was ready to play. They were scared to play inexperienced young talent. I bet the Tigers will show case a few if their young recruits in the opening round next year. We will probably do that with Jagga. Our club has turned into a very tentative, conservative and riskless organisation. They have improved under Vossy and Cookie but they are still scared.....

[@wow_Jones_ikon]

@@PetraKann Scared seems to accurately some up the feeling in selection I got at times and it showed in the way the season fell away, understanding there was injury but we can't keep blaming that, and in fact as you rightly point out if not for these injurys we'd still have know idea how the young blokes would perform at the next level. Vossy kept talking about selection integrity yet played players struggling with soreness or bring them straight back, not on form but previous reputation. The opposite to bold hence the sense of being scared. Enjoyed this discourse with you Petra as I have at times during the season on the chat, have a merry Xmas and happ new year, look forward to encountering you in the chat next year, Go Blues

[@PetraKann]

​​@@wow_Jones_ikonsame to you WOW - enjoy the Christmas break and hopefully the Blues take a big step forward next year Cheers

[@LomuHabana]

It is fear but also favouritism. Players getting game time on the basis of status rather than form or talent. Even when Moir, Binns and Lord proved that they can have a significant impact on AFL level and showed some real exciting form, they were still dropped in favour of older out of form players. Absolutely bonkers. No club who serious about contending and developing young players does that. Imaging Geelong dropping Lawson Humphries for the finals…

[@azzajames7661]

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👏🤘

[@civilizedsavage360]

Excellent break down Terry. All of these players give me confidence for 2025.

[@toruslife]

Blues are building for sustained success, similar to Geelong.The board and coaching panel have got their shit together 💙💙💙💙

[@rahsalghul]

I think Voss made a huge mistake not playing some of these kids in the finals. I felt like they were going to be the spark we needed.

[@shaunburgess7690]

Hindsights a beautiful thing, I agree but I'm sure Lord and Moir will get more game time. Hopefully Binns too as I'd like to see him get a fair go on the wing.

[@wow_Jones_ikon]

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

[@assertivemediavideos]

Ollie Hollands will make a big difference. He puts so much pressure on, second and third efforts, doesn't cherry pick for easy balls and stats. Elijah could be massive, just don't see the killer instinct just yet. Cowan, I'd love to see him shock us all with a big step up but likely to see moments of brilliance and steady growth. Motlop - hate to put pressure on him, but with Owies gone, we really need him to find his potential. Not a young player, but I think we will see Boyd step up big this year. Watch his meters gained climb.

[@soniaperichon5776]

Ashton Moir excites and would make a big impact .. also time for Durdin to show consistency

[@revalationrevaltion9291]

There are very big wraps about cooper lord too. And really jack silvani is at his best age now

[@MrYub]

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

[@feelingnostalgic1806]

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).

[@ndjdkjs]

23 and under he said

[@BlueAbroad]

@@feelingnostalgic1806 however you define it - open to interpretation. I was thinking of the guys with less than 4/5 pre-seasons

[@jeffnewman8633]

Whilst I love Holland bravery and willingness to put his head over the ball. I'm not as sold on his disposal by foot. Particulary if he is, by all reports training as a defender

[@blackie75]

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.

[@Beaunarr]

I agree Hollands will have a carrer and run the wing for a long time like Simpson .

[@garysimmonds7785]

Cowan, Motlop, Lord, Elijah, and Jagga. That's why the premiership window his still open fo the next 3 to 4 yrs

[@gabec3344]

We should be top 4 end of season .if we jell properly a chance for flag

[@darrenshanahan1777]

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

[@scotmclaughlin2113]

Have a great Xmas and new year , baggers see u all next year 2025 maybe our year 💪😎

[@waynegrosvenor9699]

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

[@civilizedsavage360]

Ollie? I get what you mean but I see similarity with Matthew Lappin. Elijah has the frame to play a bit more inside.

[@Olstein]

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

[@BlueAbroad]

@@Olstein I think that was the case in 2024. A clean slate with some continuity and I’m backing him in to find his form again

[@Jayson2546]

Moir is our best young player

[@wraithrulz]

Elijah, Binns, Lord, Moir and Cowan 100%

[@Frostbite2727]

Mots, Ollie, Kemp,Jagga and Moir

[@Cracka-jf5ro]

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

[@CraigAMcDonough]

Agree with the 2 Hollands, Cowans & Binns but not Motlop. Even in his best games he never got more than 10 possessions. His 4 goal haul against PA came from 4 kicks. While I'll take the goals the 4 kicks are a disaster. We may indeed be talking about Motlop this time next year but not for the right reasons. More along the lines of "he had the talent but could not produce it" and thats why he'll go the same way as Kennedy & Owies. I hope he proves me wrong but I don't see Mot's playing too much of a role in Carlton's future.

[@johnnodidit]

MotFlop, Fantasy, Cottrell, Boyd, Fog, Durdin at their best now, aren't capable of increasing or adding anything to Carlton's elite nucleus of 12-15 on field. Even fringe players need worthy average stats.

[@Equality-7-2521]

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.

[@PeterP552]

Motlop is yet to prove

[@Bevtone]

He has proven he has uncanny goal kicking ability, hasn't proved continuity and consistency on that we can agree but after 3 consecutive injuries in 24 it really derailed his season I think we can give him some grace and fortunately he is young and has time on his side, we should expect good thing's

[@benjaminstephens5489]

Moir needs game time he is going to be a gun

[@GoDaPool]

Jesse has literally no left foot, opposite to elijah who is excellent on both sides. I wonder if teams know that and will force him left more, which he only resally kick a banana from to date.

[@johnnodidit]

Looking over 3yrs at the treatment of rookies by Voss, his posse, I'm seeing Deja Vu! Lord knows you have to be extra ordinary to get past the team favorites, passengers and still pray for injuries to get 2 games! Haynes probably my certainty for regular games from the newbies. Voss no looking, not interested in future Carlton. Too dumb for that.

[@Upthegutz]

Cowan Okeefe Jagga Lord TDK