Rumour Bluemour Discussion XXXVI - 'Loopy' Season in full swing

[NewDarkNavyBlues]

Skunk Membrey would be an intelligent acquisition. Elite endurance, great hands and proven goal kicker.

Get him across.

 

[The Blue Weirdo]

Port Adelaide fuming at perceived Carlton arrogance in early Dan Houston trade negotiations

Port Adelaide is refusing to deal with Carlton over Dan Houston.

www.sen.com.au

Why would Port be fuming?

Unless some senior Carlton person has backed down on a previous agreement.

 

[swuzzlebubble]

Naughton at CHB would be very interesting….

Naughton signed an eight-year contract extension at the end of the 2023 season that will take him through until the conclusion of the 2032.
They'd give us a first round to take that on?

 

[CCurnow3votes]

Naughton at CHB would be very interesting….

Clause 15(I);

“The Player shall, at the request of the Football Club (a) undergo a haircut prior to commencement, (b) not consort with any dodgy peeps, (c) not own or utilise any headbands for the duration of the contract”.

 

[Bundy Bear Bogan]

It's the Carlton way to take players so they can't play well against us anymore

Players that rip us a new one but go missing against all other sides. That's us.
Frank Marchesani ring a bell to the oldies?

 

[BigFrizz36]

Players that rip us a new one but go missing against all other sides. That's us.
Frank Marchesani ring a bell to the oldies?

Brent Heaver?

 

[bigblueboy]

The balance of the Dogs list has changed dramatically since they got Naughton. Their talls used to be their achilles heel.

They now have Darcy and JUH looking good up forward. Croft another talented father son in the wings.

Lobb has already been pushed back and done well. Then they have Jones and SOD's son. Keath and Gardener in reserve, with Busslinger developing as well. Edit: Khamis is another.

They are overstocked and will need to find money to keep the others. We are totally bereft after Weiters. Makes sense to me.

You'd think that Lobb would be a more realistic target than Naughton of those who are contracted at the Bulldogs.

 

[The Old Dark Navy's]

Players that rip us a new one but go missing against all other sides. That's us.
Frank Marchesani ring a bell to the oldies?

Sean Charles

 

[CCurnow3votes]

Harris Andrews come on down

He must be getting tired of intercepting all the time - come to Carlton in earn $10k / spoil!

 

[Stiffler's Dad]

What is going on with all your posts lately.

Emoji mess everywhere.

Someone's bought themselves a used Enigma machine from a German WW2 surplus sale. Definitely the MO of an ITK!

 

[4flagsin5yrs]

Yes, the window is now, but if we spend top picks on players that won't address areas of need (Houston), our window will be slammed shut and we'll be stuffed long term.

Like I've mentioned before, we have a lot of best 22 players turning 30 or late 20's next year. If we don't bring in a talented younger crop now we might pay for it in the next 2-3 years time...

If Butters or Petracca were available, then that's a different story and I'd be all for trading to bring them in.

Sure, it's a balancing act....

And all depends who's available and at what price....

But I'd settle for Aleer (or similar) and Houston, the Campo lads and a rookie small forward.

 

[WalshistheGOAT]

Well having a look through all the 'notable names' with big contracts attached that would be considered slightly out of favour or have had rumours of them leaving I've come up with.


Rory Lobb

7

Rory Lobb

Age

31

Ht

207cm

Wt

106kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.0

3star

K

6.7

3star

HB

4.4

3star

M

4.0

4star

T

2.4

4star

G

0.9

4star

D

11.3

3star

K

8.0

3star

HB

3.3

2star

M

4.6

4star

T

1.4

2star

G

1.0

4star

D

7.0

2star

K

4.0

2star

HB

3.0

3star

M

2.6

3star

T

2.8

5star

G

0.6

3star

- (2026) - After his 2024 season form he'd be a definite upgrade if he found that level again.

Liam Ryan

1

Liam Ryan

Age

27

Ht

181cm

Wt

76kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.3

3star

K

8.6

3star

HB

2.7

2star

M

3.0

3star

T

2.0

4star

G

1.3

5star

D

9.9

3star

K

8.0

3star

HB

1.9

1star

M

3.3

3star

T

1.6

3star

G

1.3

5star

D

11.4

3star

K

9.0

4star

HB

2.4

3star

M

3.8

4star

T

1.8

4star

G

1.6

5star

- (2026) - Injury prone, extraordinarily talented... But WCE wouldn't have any need to dump his salary

Jordan Butts (2026) - Doubt he's on a 'big' contract but does look surplus to their needs, would allow Weiters to play loose.

Jayden Short

15

Jayden Short

Age

28

Ht

178cm

Wt

75kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

17.4

4star

K

13.3

5star

HB

4.1

3star

M

4.3

4star

T

1.5

3star

MG

430.8

5star

D

19.0

4star

K

14.1

5star

HB

4.9

3star

M

6.3

5star

T

0.8

1star

MG

447.1

5star

D

7.8

2star

K

6.4

3star

HB

1.4

2star

M

3.2

4star

T

2.4

4star

MG

185.2

3star

(2027) - Don't think he's an upgrade on what we've got

Darcy Parish

3

Darcy Parish

Age

27

Ht

180cm

Wt

81kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

20.4

5star

K

9.2

4star

HB

11.2

5star

M

3.2

3star

T

3.3

5star

CL

3.2

5star

D

16.6

4star

K

7.4

3star

HB

9.1

5star

M

1.4

2star

T

2.0

3star

CL

3.1

4star

D

22.2

5star

K

7.6

3star

HB

14.6

5star

M

3.2

4star

T

4.4

5star

CL

3.6

5star

(2028) - Would be a better fit than Kennedy/Hewett in terms of spread from the contest

Jake Lever

8

Jake Lever

Age

28

Ht

194cm

Wt

94kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

14.6

4star

K

9.7

4star

HB

4.9

4star

M

5.4

5star

T

1.3

3star

MG

242.0

4star

D

9.6

2star

K

6.5

3star

HB

3.1

2star

M

3.9

4star

T

1.3

2star

MG

145.4

3star

D

16.0

4star

K

11.0

4star

HB

5.0

4star

M

6.6

5star

T

1.6

4star

MG

189.8

4star

(2028) - Obviously would be huge

Josh Rachele (2029) - Figjam with massive talent, would be an upgrade on our small fwds

Brennan Cox

36

Brennan Cox

Age

26

Ht

195cm

Wt

97kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.1

3star

K

5.8

2star

HB

5.3

4star

M

4.2

4star

T

2.1

4star

MG

182.8

3star

D

12.3

3star

K

7.5

3star

HB

4.8

3star

M

4.0

4star

T

1.0

2star

MG

182.8

3star

D

11.0

3star

K

5.8

3star

HB

5.2

4star

M

4.2

4star

T

1.8

4star

(2030) - Would be a big upgrade on Young

Clayton Oliver

13

Clayton Oliver

Age

27

Ht

189cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

27.8

5star

K

9.5

4star

HB

18.4

5star

M

3.2

3star

T

6.3

5star

CL

6.3

5star

D

25.1

5star

K

11.1

4star

HB

14.0

5star

M

3.6

4star

T

5.6

5star

CL

5.9

5star

D

19.2

5star

K

4.6

2star

HB

14.6

5star

M

2.0

3star

T

4.4

5star

CL

3.8

5star

(2030) - Same as Parish but far better player if he could get back to his best with a pre season.

 

[Earls Smother]

You'd think that Lobb would be a more realistic target than Naughton of those who are contracted at the Bulldogs.

Yeah probably right. There was talk midyear he was disgruntled, but then settled in down back.

 

[Arr0w]

If we are moving on the likes of Kennedy, Owies and Young (hope we have a ready made KPD), then we aren't going to spend all our currency at the draft, even if we are adding the likes of Haynes

 

[Arr0w]

Well having a look through all the 'notable names' with big contracts attached that would be considered slightly out of favour or have had rumours of them leaving I've come up with.


Rory Lobb - (2026) - After his 2024 season form he'd be a definite upgrade if he found that level again.

Liam Ryan - (2026) - Injury prone, extraordinarily talented... But WCE wouldn't have any need to dump his salary

Jordan Butts (2026) - Doubt he's on a 'big' contract but does look surplus to their needs, would allow Weiters to play loose.

Jayden Short (2027) - Don't think he's an upgrade on what we've got

Darcy Parish (2028) - Would be a better fit than Kennedy/Hewett in terms of spread from the contest

Jake Lever (2028) - Obviously would be huge

Josh Rachele (2029) - Figjam with massive talent, would be an upgrade on our small fwds

Brennan Cox (2030) - Would be a big upgrade on Young

Clayton Oliver (2030) - Same as Parish but far better player if he could get back to his best with a pre season.

It could be someone else on a small contract

 

[BIuebagger]

Membrey will plug a hole for a couple years, and makes sense if he’s on a small contract $$ wise. Let go of the fact he plays for the rabble. A good mark, decent set shot on goal and plays that mid size type of forward we don’t have apart from maybe Lij and Moir? It’s more for me is he worth the list spot turning 31 next May and will he provide more than those two above?
Soapy’s rumour is intriguing though….

 

[Pinnell]

Bit of a curve ball re: Houston

We have been discussing bringing in an established player that we will take over their sizable contract. As such the pick won't be much. Very handy player we need and why we are moving players on

This deal may limit our options with Houston? This is MY assumption

I know the name but have been told not to post it. Sorry. I will when I can

*Mods. I can confirm source if needed

SO many questions asked of you Soapy...Ive a simple one....would YOU be happy with the recruitment of said player?

 

[Sweet Seventeen]

Kemp only needs to provide a target and prevent the opposition from intercepting, it will be disappointing if he's not given an extended run in that Hamill-lite role.

At the other end of the ground, if Lemmy makes the grade it will be as a defender - he lacks the intensity to be a KPF.

Lemmey needs to eat more steaks and lift more iron. When he has the body to compete with the big boys, then look out.

 

[reg_lower91]

Assuming 'sizeable' is indicating the length of their current deal, these guys seem the most likely:

2032
Aaron Naughton

33

Aaron Naughton

Age

24

Ht

196cm

Wt

92kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.7

3star

K

7.0

3star

HB

3.7

3star

M

4.9

5star

T

1.8

4star

G

0.8

4star

D

6.3

1star

K

4.0

1star

HB

2.3

2star

M

2.5

3star

T

0.8

1star

G

0.5

4star

D

12.8

4star

K

8.8

4star

HB

4.0

3star

M

4.8

5star

T

1.2

3star

G

0.0

1star

(Western Bulldogs)

2030
Brennan Cox

36

Brennan Cox

Age

26

Ht

195cm

Wt

97kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.1

3star

K

5.8

2star

HB

5.3

4star

M

4.2

4star

T

2.1

4star

MG

182.8

3star

D

12.3

3star

K

7.5

3star

HB

4.8

3star

M

4.0

4star

T

1.0

2star

MG

182.8

3star

D

11.0

3star

K

5.8

3star

HB

5.2

4star

M

4.2

4star

T

1.8

4star

(Fremantle)

2029
Jake Soligo (Adelaide)
Josh Rachele (Adelaide)
Jack Payne (Brisbane)
Harry Himmelberg (GWS Giants)
Josh Kelly (GWS Giants)
Christian Petracca

5

Christian Petracca

Age

28

Ht

187cm

Wt

94kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

19.4

5star

K

9.5

4star

HB

9.8

5star

M

3.5

4star

T

3.0

5star

CL

2.5

4star

D

24.4

5star

K

10.4

4star

HB

14.0

5star

M

3.5

3star

T

3.6

4star

CL

3.4

4star

D

19.0

5star

K

7.8

3star

HB

11.2

5star

M

3.0

3star

T

3.8

5star

CL

2.0

4star

(Melbourne)

Don't think it's either of the GWS boys. Equally don't think it's Payne.
Petracca we already know about.
Both Crows boys originally from VIC, maybe there's some go-home factor there?
Certainly points towards it likely being Naughton or Cox, of which Naughton seems most likely

 

[Soapy V]

SO many questions asked of you Soapy...Ive a simple one....would YOU be happy with the recruitment of said player?

Not a game changer

 

[Sweet Seventeen]

You'd think that Lobb would be a more realistic target than Naughton of those who are contracted at the Bulldogs.

With Jacob being a bit of a plodder, not to put him down. He is a superstar and reads the game very well.

Lobb at 207 cm's and at 31 after a career best season at CHB. Bullies will not let him go cheaply. I think we have more

pressing needs.

What my point really is, Lobb may make us too slow down back. Would much prefer Butts, he can play a role and will be

much cheaper. I actually hope that Young can stay on our list. I am more positive on him, than most on here.

 

[ITCHY EYEBALLS]

It's a very long and taxing season. Especially after an extended pre-season and a heavily taxing game style.

where does Membrey coming leave Kemp as a forward? Not sure Kemp is headed down back, again

Try him as a mid

 

[Max Pepsi]

Soapy V you previously mentioned the Campo twins as being viewed positively internally. Can you expand on that at all?

My personal opinion is that they will both surprise a few people next year & will play at a level higher than expected.

 

[Crippa#9]

Not a game changer

Is said player on the taller or smaller side?

Last question i promise.

 

[Bamboo Harvester]

We played Kennedy there all year.

Yeah idk. Think actually having next man up might help that a bit more but idk obviously.

It's a fair point, especially if the club indicated to MK that they see him more as a half forward because of his overhead abilities. If he's looking to move on for more midfield opportunities, then Membrey may be seen as a replacement in that forward role.

Basically, you're just exchanging Kennedy and Membrey both positional and in trade currency.

edit: Membrey is an UFA, so we won't need to trade with StK. Stick that one where the sun don't shine SOS