Welcome to the Bulldogs Matthew Kennedy

[BallaratBulldog]

I get a Tyler Duryea type vibe from Blues supporters. But in the midfield instead.

 

[Smegger]

Damn, one of my favorites from the Blues. Hard working, tough mid who's good overhead and a nice set shot. Will miss him but glad he has come to the dogs. All the best Chugga!

 

[blagodellago]

I get a Tyler Duryea type vibe from Blues supporters. But in the midfield instead.

Read that as Tyler Durden first take haha

 

[Optimistic Dog]

Not against getting Kennedy but we let go Macrae and Daniel for need for speed and Matt is not that sort of player. I guess it is more we let Macrae and Daniel go to fee up some salary cap space

 

[Golden_6]

Not against getting Kennedy but we let go Macrae and Daniel for need for speed and Matt is not that sort of player. I guess it is more we let Macrae and Daniel go to fee up some salary cap space

There's 2 key reasons. Kennedy is 3 years younger and in his theoretical prime and would be significantly cheaper salary wise.

The problem with losing Jacko are the strong sentimental feelings from an all time great and premiership hero of the club. From a pure on-field perspective over the next 3-5 years, it's a no-brainer.

 

[Libbaaaa]

Can stick a tackle, so I love him already.

 

[AndyNicka]

Chugga was a victim of circumstance unfortunately. He didn't fit into our midfield mix but he will compliment yours quite well.

Does most things well with the only caveat being that he is slower than the average AFL footballer (as stated by most other Carlton posters in here).

He gets enough of the ball, can lay a tackle and can kick a goal so I'm sure he'll be a genuine asset for you guys going forwards. Not to mention he's a great clubman and a popular figure. Hope he goes well!

 

[perro_loco]

Welcome Matt!

As more or less a swap for Macrae, he's now the final piece of the Jordan McMahon gift.

He finished up at Carlton with 99 games, so if we can get him to 100 for the F/S, maybe the gift will live on...

All jokes aside, seems like a top bloke and no doubt will be best 22 and add some hardness and size. All the best in the red, white and blue Matt!

Can you explain what the Jordan McMahon gift means? I missed the pub. Thanks!!!

 

[scooter600x]

Can you explain what the Jordan McMahon gift means? I missed the pub. Thanks!!!

When we traded McMahon to Richmond, the pick we got was Callum Ward. When Ward went to GWS, the compensation pick was Jack Macrae, now Macrae's pick has become Matt Kennedy.

You hope for a 200 game player when you trade out an established player for a pick. You don't expect 400 games from it!

 

[maddog37]

Better overhead than CD and Jacko.

 

[DiamondDogs8]

Read that as Tyler Durden first take haha

Who?

 

[Dogs 13]

Who?

Fight Club, but don’t talk about it.

 

[DiamondDogs8]

Fight Club, but don’t talk about it.

You’ve failed the test I’m afraid

 

[Elmer_Hauser]

Better overhead than CD and Jacko.

He definitely is. Bam Bam is a fantastic contested mark grabber, esp for a player of his size.

He is also a great club man who will go out of his way to encourage the kids when they have done an on field blue (pun not intended)

He is a glue guy that not only as a hard worker, he has a great and fun personality that will lift the moral and chemistry at your club (something I felt has been amiss at the Kennell the past couple of seasons)

You have a lot of talented/if arguably understrength kids on your list, Bam Bam will definitely help fly the flag for them no doubt.

An astute pick up for Bevo and your recruiting/coaching staff.

He won't let you down and I wish him all the best in the tri-colours !!!

 

[Juddrockz]

The Doggies have got one of the good guys in Chugga. Always been a Blues favourite.
I hope you get to enjoy watching Matty give it his all just like we have while he was donning the Navy Blue.
Go well,Chugga.

 

[Dogs Rule]

He definitely is. Bam Bam is a fantastic contested mark grabber, esp for a player of his size.

He is also a great club man who will go out of his way to encourage the kids when they have done an on field blue (pun not intended)

He is a glue guy that not only as a hard worker, he has a great and fun personality that will lift the moral and chemistry at your club (something I felt has been amiss at the Kennell the past couple of seasons)

You have a lot of talented/if arguably understrength kids on your list, Bam Bam will definitely help fly the flag for them no doubt.

An astute pick up for Bevo and your recruiting/coaching staff.

He won't let you down and I wish him all the best in the tri-colours !!!

That's great to hear.

I'll be happy for him to fly the flag...especially against one snivelling little blond haired show pony p**** down the highway. Deposit him in the second row.

 

[Juddernaut08]

Sad to see him go, Dogs have picked up a good player in his prime. Best of luck Matt!

 

[norway blue]

We will miss you Bam Bam. Play really well for the Dogs. All the best.


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[Mofra]

It's always interesting that some players get well wishes when they leave from supporters. Kennedy seems pretty loved by Blues fans, I feel Macrae and Daniel are treated the same way by us.

 

[Bulldogs85]

 

[Bale Dup]

Not happy with this
Not happy at all
Don't get me wrong. I'm happy for Matty and you guys but he's gunna be sorely missed. Old fashioned player. Tough as and will do anything to help his mates. Really good overhead unlike a lot of modern day players. All the best Matt.

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[the conch]

Hope he goes well for you guys and I hope he gets the mid time he wants.

He has his limitations (lack of speed) hence why you got him for pick 38 but he’s a very good player and very versatile. What he’s strong at he does very well (strong contested extractor, tough tackler, good overhead mark, solid kick).

Will float between midfield and half forward for you guys like with us but presumably he’s been offered more mid time to make the move because he played every game for us this year. He finished top 10 in our BnF and won best clubman. I think of all the players we’ve leaked in recent years he’s the best of the bunch and he might quickly become a fan favourite for you guys. Usually I don’t feel compelled to post on oppo boards but I’m disappointed to lose Kennedy.

Thanks Blue by Blood and other Carlton supporters. Great to see how well respected he is and sounds a great acquisition for us as a strong competitive player and can do defensive mid. Kennedy to Richards / treloar / bont , tick

 

[Selim]

looks pretty damn good in the Red White & Blue ngl

 

[Freshwater]

The locker room stuff is more important than a lot realise in a football club. This is a major win for our club next season with Kennedy. From the outside looking in 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

, Taylor Duryea

15

Taylor Duryea

Age

33

Ht

181cm

Wt

81kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

16.0

4star

K

10.7

4star

HB

5.3

4star

M

5.3

5star

T

2.1

4star

No current season stats available

D

16.0

4star

K

9.6

4star

HB

6.4

4star

M

4.6

5star

T

1.8

4star

. Adam Treloar

1

Adam Treloar

Age

31

Ht

185cm

Wt

84kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

28.2

5star

K

12.9

5star

HB

15.3

5star

M

3.6

4star

T

4.9

5star

CL

4.6

5star

D

30.3

5star

K

16.3

5star

HB

14.0

5star

M

2.0

2star

T

3.3

4star

CL

5.8

5star

D

18.0

5star

K

11.2

4star

HB

6.8

5star

M

4.2

4star

T

2.6

4star

CL

1.6

4star

and Liam Jones

19

Liam Jones

Age

33

Ht

199cm

Wt

98kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

9.4

2star

K

6.5

3star

HB

2.9

3star

M

4.3

4star

T

2.0

4star

MG

134.5

2star

D

7.6

2star

K

6.1

3star

HB

1.4

1star

M

4.1

4star

T

1.4

2star

MG

116.3

2star

D

9.4

3star

K

7.4

3star

HB

2.0

2star

M

4.0

4star

T

2.2

4star

all look like ripper blokes, interestingly all from other clubs. Cody Weightman

3

Cody Weightman

Age

23

Ht

179cm

Wt

75kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

6.5

2star

K

4.0

2star

HB

2.5

2star

M

2.0

2star

T

1.0

3star

G

1.0

4star

D

6.5

1star

K

4.0

1star

HB

2.5

2star

M

2.0

2star

T

1.0

2star

G

1.0

4star

D

6.5

2star

K

4.0

2star

HB

2.5

3star

M

2.0

3star

T

1.0

3star

G

1.0

4star

and Ed Richards

20

Ed Richards

Age

25

Ht

188cm

Wt

89kg

Pos.

D/M

Career

Season

Last 5

D

12.4

3star

K

7.2

3star

HB

5.2

4star

M

2.5

3star

T

2.4

4star

MG

201.4

3star

D

11.3

3star

K

6.0

2star

HB

5.3

3star

M

1.5

2star

T

2.5

3star

MG

198.3

3star

D

14.6

4star

K

9.8

4star

HB

4.8

4star

M

4.8

5star

T

2.6

4star

MG

232.4

4star

? From the premiership era Mitch Wallis, Liam Picken

Liam Picken

Age

38

Ht

184cm

Wt

81kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

18.0

4star

K

8.9

3star

HB

9.1

5star

M

3.3

3star

T

4.6

5star

G

0.4

3star

No current season stats available

D

13.6

4star

K

4.6

2star

HB

9.0

5star

M

1.8

2star

T

5.6

5star

G

0.2

3star

, Jordan Roughead

23

Jordan Roughead

Age

34

Ht

200cm

Wt

100kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.0

3star

K

5.7

2star

HB

5.2

4star

M

4.1

4star

T

2.7

4star

MG

132.4

2star

D

7.6

2star

K

4.5

2star

HB

3.1

2star

M

3.5

3star

T

1.1

2star

MG

82.0

1star

D

12.4

4star

K

4.4

2star

HB

8.0

5star

M

4.2

4star

T

2.0

4star

and Dale Morris seemed like ripping blokes to have around a footy club.
Bont is the obvious leader and sometimes has to be slightly more than just a player, but great teammates are invaluable to a football club.

 

[Mofra]

The locker room stuff is more important than a lot realise in a football club. This is a major win for our club next season with Kennedy. From the outside looking in Rory Lobb, Taylor Duryea. Adam Treloar and Liam Jones all look like ripper blokes, interestingly all from other clubs. Cody Weightman and Ed Richards? From the premiership era Mitch Wallis, Liam Picken, Jordan Roughead and Dale Morris seemed like ripping blokes to have around a footy club.
Bont is the obvious leader and sometimes has to be slightly more than just a player, but great teammates are invaluable to a football club.

Helps to have a guy like Arty there too, likeable guys who bring their own energy.