Rumour Bluemour Discussion XXXVII

[The Old Dark Navy's]

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[agro]

Just a standard Carlton pre season for as long as I can remember. When was the last one not littered with injuries etc... talk about Groundhog Day.

It’s getting tiring surely we are due for a break some time soon.

 

[Yubby]

What's really strange in the CFC media release is that it says 'the club won't be commenting until it is required to do so'. Media releases are crafted carefully and this is really odd that they'd bother to include this line if it wasn't intentional. It almost suggests they are expecting to share more info later but not now.

 

[Neese]

Well bestie and I are excited for the footy Thursday night. Sorry neighbours.

 

[ITCHY EYEBALLS]

We’re all just mushrooms

 

[Kernafides]

Ollie would be pretty shattered about it and it would not surprise me to see him left out of the team, for this one.

Zero chance oli sacrifices his own career for his brother. If anything I'd expect it to be a motivator

 

[Red Bull]

We’re all just mushrooms

Don’t have to be, ITCHY
Would you like to upgrade your membership mate ??

 

[ITCHY EYEBALLS]

Don’t have to be, ITCHY
Would you like to upgrade your membership mate ??

No chance

 

[branedotorg]

My interpretation of personal issues are family, relationships and mental health.
If you're employed by the club and you break the rules then it is fair to announce the circumstances and discussion should be open.

Blame the AFLPA.

No idea what this is about, might be a coincidence that the AFLPA has repeatedly campaigned for players on first and second strikes to not be named, citing mental health and well being.

 

[Stig O'Hara]

Blame the AFLPA.

No idea what this is about, might be a coincidence that the AFLPA has repeatedly campaigned for players on first and second strikes to not be named, citing mental health and well being.

Another one having a rest.

Seems problematic in the system right now.

 

[GT619]

The club should never had drafted him in the first place. You want to build a culture these guys aren't the ones to build it on. Previous issues and continue to be.

player welfare is also important too. strong clubs look after their own

 

[GT619]

I haven't seen a coach with more adversity since taking over have so many set backs to players missing, injured long term than vossy

 

[Sweet Seventeen]

Zero chance oli sacrifices his own career for his brother. If anything I'd expect it to be a motivator

You are probably correct. Always liked Ollie, reckon he has resilience and an apatite to get the best out of himself.

 

[TrueQldBlue]

We do not need a player like him. Use those resources to get a small forward or key back.

Another small forward....how many do we need?

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[The Bighouse]

Ollie would be pretty shattered about it and it would not surprise me to see him left out of the team, for this one.

Doubt it, supposedly being going on for a while and the writing was on the wall from the pre-season games selection/game time.

OH will only be left out if not in the best XXIII on form/positional. Think they’re grown up enough to separate their personal lives too.

 

[The Bighouse]

Blame the AFLPA.

No idea what this is about, might be a coincidence that the AFLPA has repeatedly campaigned for players on first and second strikes to not be named, citing mental health and well being.

If the AFL wants to play hardball, then the AFLPA needs to rip their players out of the voluntary policy and don’t accept illicit drugs testing.
Performance enhancers only.
Don’t see any benefit in changing “the rules” for public announcement & fines for corporal punishment.

 

[Kruezing]

I haven't seen a coach with more adversity since taking over have so many set backs to players missing, injured long term than vossy

And I must admit he’s never used it as an excuse …

 

[swuzzlebubble]

I haven't seen a coach with more adversity since taking over have so many set backs to players missing, injured long term than vossy

Must wake up every day wondering what the heck is going to happen next (like we all do)

 

[Opium]

Blame the AFLPA.

No idea what this is about, might be a coincidence that the AFLPA has repeatedly campaigned for players on first and second strikes to not be named, citing mental health and well being.

Does he still get paid? He's proffesional athlete on big money and his job is to play at the elite level and prepare accordingly.

 

[myblueroan]

We’re all just mushrooms

Good to eat with butter and sea salt?

1 sleep left.

 

[bradfisher14]

Another small forward....how many do we need?

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A couple of good ones would be nice.

 

[marcmurphy3]

I wonder how this will affect Ollie? Would be incredibly tough on him. This was probably the worst case scenario of Elijah coming to the club as far as Ollie goes.

 

[carlton_99]

Carlton young gun's emotional team meeting as he takes indefinite leave

Elijah Hollands is taking leave from football to deal with personal issues.

sen.com.au

 

[gbatman]

Going by rumors I would say the Holland's announcement has been scheduled to happen for a good while now.

Very disappointing. Many careers hang by threads at footy clubs and are performance based, Miss a good player, and we are missing a few. Things like this could cost people their jobs.

The risk was history repeating itself so we can't be surprised because it just does.

 

[Blueing]

We knew the risk bringing him from Gold coast with his baggage..... now we pay the ultimate price on the eve on the 2025 season for a genuine flag tilt.....got 1 good year out of him......hopefully doesn't effect his little bro....

 

[ctwenty1]

This would have to be very deflating for the playing group. I mean, I know the players are professionals and they will go out

there and get it done. But they are still human and they must be feeling somewhat disappointed and bewildered imo.

doubt it

They will know exactly what’s going on and why the course of action is being taken

The club and Elijah want to shut up shop - that is fine.

None of our business.

I’m all for transparency when it ultimately leads to a better outcome for those involved. In this case, other than satisfying our curiosity and creating mire content for journalists, I’m not sure it would.

Happy for Elijah to talk about his issues if and when chooses.

Having said all that, while I hope the club is looking to support him for as long as possible, I also hope the club is looking at life without Elijah