Media Carlton in the Media (articles, podcasts etc) - Part IV

[thylacine60]

He has a brother?

Amazed that some on here haven't suggested that we try and recruit him as yet.

 

[Wickzki]

Your AFL club’s most improved player in 2022

Who's taken the next step for your club this season?

www.sen.com.au

Lochie O’Brien

Carlton has improved greatly as a team this year, but no individual players have really made an enormous leap.

Corey Durdin has improved and taken a spot in the best 22, Lewis Young

33

Lewis Young

Age

26

Ht

202cm

Wt

99kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.6

3star

K

7.5

3star

HB

4.1

3star

M

4.4

4star

T

1.6

4star

MG

197.9

3star

D

4.0

1star

K

3.0

1star

HB

1.0

1star

M

3.0

3star

T

0.0

1star

MG

26.0

1star

D

14.4

4star

K

8.2

4star

HB

6.2

4star

M

6.4

5star

T

2.0

4star

MG

181.6

3star

and Tom De Koning

12

Tom De Koning

Age

25

Ht

201cm

Wt

102kg

Pos.

Ruck

Career

Season

Last 5

D

8.0

2star

K

3.0

1star

HB

5.0

4star

CL

0.5

2star

HO

1.5

4star

No current season stats available

D

8.0

2star

K

3.0

1star

HB

5.0

4star

CL

0.5

3star

HO

1.5

5star

have taken advantage of injuries to assume bigger roles and a case could also be made for Zac Fisher

16

Zac Fisher

Age

26

Ht

175cm

Wt

76kg

Pos.

D/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

16.2

4star

K

8.3

3star

HB

7.9

5star

M

1.8

2star

T

3.0

5star

MG

384.0

5star

D

17.0

4star

K

10.0

4star

HB

7.0

4star

M

3.0

3star

T

0.0

1star

MG

384.0

5star

D

12.2

3star

K

6.8

3star

HB

5.4

4star

M

1.2

2star

T

3.0

5star

.

Lochie O’Brien, however, was delisted in November and on the scrap heap before the Blues re-listed him in the rookie draft.

The 22-year-old has played 11 games for the Blues this season and found a consistent spot for himself on the wing.

He has averaged 19 disposals, five marks, three inside 50s and 367 metres gained per game.

Nic Negrepontis

Way to go LOB.

 

[ferrisb]

… an exquisite bounce.
And…

A unique skill of kicking across his body, creating almost impossible angles...

And...

 

[katmanblue]

A unique skill of kicking across his body, creating almost impossible angles...

And...

Benches 120kg...

And...

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[Blue Reaper]

Benches 120kg...

And...

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… chases down opponents like nobody’s business.

And…

 

[Jeremias]

Barrett reckons we are a chance for the flag if things go right for us. Injuries etc.

Pulling a Bulldogs he said

He's right. We're definitely a chance.

Sadly though we're also a chance to miss out on finals altogether.

We know when we're on we're an outstanding side. I've steered clear from saying "at our best" because I don't think we've seen our best.

We also know this group has matured. I've said it since round one - we've grown up. We've lost some games and we will lose some more, but this team doesn't give up. Each week I watch our team with full confidence that we'll fight it out. It's been a long time since I've said that.

Injuries have just about crippled us. That's not an excuse, it's the reality. We're thread bare at the moment in certain areas and we're desperate for some reinforcements. We've been desperately unlucky this year - and for the past few years - on the injury front.

If - and it's a big if - but if that changes and we actually get our players fit and firing by finals time, then there's no reason why we can't win the flag.

I won't be putting any money on us, but it's silly to dismiss the possibility. If we can get our best side on the park we're not a side you'll want to face come September.

 

[BlueGum]

… chases down opponents like nobody’s business.

And…

Hunts the ball like Mil
And...

 

[blue89]

Hunts the ball like Mil
And...

Still owes me the $10 that i lent him in high school for some lunch
And...

 

[teagueyubeauty]

And elite body positioning
And unbelievable one-on-one strength
And incredible aerial contest for his size
And an amazing beard
And....

Mini Doull, just needs a beardband


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[Choc Milk]

He's right. We're definitely a chance.

Sadly though we're also a chance to miss out on finals altogether.

We know when we're on we're an outstanding side. I've steered clear from saying "at our best" because I don't think we've seen our best.

We also know this group has matured. I've said it since round one - we've grown up. We've lost some games and we will lose some more, but this team doesn't give up. Each week I watch our team with full confidence that we'll fight it out. It's been a long time since I've said that.

Injuries have just about crippled us. That's not an excuse, it's the reality. We're thread bare at the moment in certain areas and we're desperate for some reinforcements. We've been desperately unlucky this year - and for the past few years - on the injury front.

If - and it's a big if - but if that changes and we actually get our players fit and firing by finals time, then there's no reason why we can't win the flag.

I won't be putting any money on us, but it's silly to dismiss the possibility. If we can get our best side on the park we're not a side you'll want to face come September.

I don't reckon we will miss. Two teams 9-14 and two teams bottom 4. I cant see us missing.

 

[Choc Milk]

Let’s not get ahead of ourselves we could also very easily be outside the 8 in 9 days time.

Such is the evenness of the competition I’d say 10 teams right now could say they would win the flag if everything went right.

I doubt how far ahead of myself I get over Carlton's prospects will have an impact on how the team plays

 

[jimsta10]

Im reporting that Crippa played some golf yesterday. That ball sliced 200m right, proves that he's human after all
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[Sector 7G]

I don't reckon we will miss. Two teams 9-14 and two teams bottom 4. I cant see us missing.

4 top teams
2 teams 8wins 5 losses 1 game behind us
2 teams with 4 wins
1 team with 1 win

 

[thylacine60]

someone in the media said we were good and someone said we were bad............

 

[Choc Milk]

Im reporting that Crippa played some golf yesterday. That ball sliced 200m right, proves that he's human after all
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Bit of over the top and swinging out to the left. Face open to the path.

Could fix him up in 10 minutes

 

[Gethelred]

someone in the media said we were good and someone said we were bad............

 

[blue89]

someone in the media said we were good and someone said we were bad............

with that level of contradiction we clearly cannot believe anything that the media says. its all fake news. Truth Social is clearly the only place where one can get accurate and unbiased news. Truth is in the name so there clearly is no misinformation on the platform.

 

[jimsta10]

someone in the media said we were good and someone said we were bad............

 

[thylacine60]

because they are only allowed to say good stuff...........where are you?

 

[jimsta10]

because they are only allowed to say good stuff...........where are you?

I was told not to stalk him anymore..currently at work crying

 

[JustaBattler]

Im reporting that Crippa played some golf yesterday. That ball sliced 200m right, proves that he's human after all
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natural swing decent foot work nice tempo ( hard to teach both of these) grip way too strong, swing path totally wrong, easily fixed in 5 minutes could be a low handicapper easy

 

[jimsta10]

natural swing decent foot work nice tempo ( hard to teach both of these) grip way too strong, swing path totally wrong, easily fixed in 5 minutes could be a low handicapper easy

mate, he hits his 9i 180m...chip and putt from there. would love to have his problem.

 

[Blue__Balls]

mate, he hits his 9i 180m...chip and putt from there. would love to have his problem.

Sure he's not just getting confused and mixing up the 6 and 9 irons?

 

[jimsta10]

Sure he's not just getting confused and mixing up the 6 and 9 irons?

pretty sure he only plays with 3 clubs in the bag...and 6 isnt one of them

 

[Blue__Balls]

pretty sure he only plays with 3 clubs in the bag...and 6 isnt one of them

Crippa strikes me as the kinda bloke who has also named those three clubs "Big Boy", "Mr Inbetween" and "Putt-Dog".