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Author:  bax [ Tue Feb 14, 2006 12:55 am ]
Post subject:  Carlton season preview - Herald Sun
http://www.heraldsun.news.com.au/footy/ ... 62,00.html
Author:  Elwood Blues1 [ Tue Feb 14, 2006 6:38 am ]
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Fair enough summary...
Author:  molsey [ Tue Feb 14, 2006 7:27 am ]
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More positive than I expected, but his reasoning seems to simply be that teams don't stay down for too long,r ather than pointing to anything specific. Doesn't he usually provide win forecasts, or did I miss them?

One huge problem though is calling Waite a touch fragile. He has had a few injuries in pre-season mostly but Waite has played 50 games in 3 years (after his nil game season debut) in a spectacular effort for a young player. Compare that to Livo and Sporn who over an additional year are yet to get there. Waite has been one of the true highlights of Carlton 2003-2005, in particular last year where he went from rangy wingman to a target up forward.
Author:  kaxsta [ Tue Feb 14, 2006 8:03 am ]
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molsey wrote:
Waite has been one of the true highlights of Carlton 2003-2005, in particular last year where he went from rangy wingman to a target up forward.


I think Waite is something special, I hope we see his full potential (ie. he doesnt get cut down my more injuries). I just get the feeling from Waite that he wants to be great, and he wants to lift the blues by his own boot if necessary.

Got to respect that!
Author:  thehalford [ Tue Feb 14, 2006 8:12 am ]
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molsey wrote:
More positive than I expected, but his reasoning seems to simply be that teams don't stay down for too long,r ather than pointing to anything specific. Doesn't he usually provide win forecasts, or did I miss them?

One huge problem though is calling Waite a touch fragile. He has had a few injuries in pre-season mostly but Waite has played 50 games in 3 years (after his nil game season debut) in a spectacular effort for a young player. Compare that to Livo and Sporn who over an additional year are yet to get there. Waite has been one of the true highlights of Carlton 2003-2005, in particular last year where he went from rangy wingman to a target up forward.


He did say we should expect 6-8 wins this year. I'd be pretty chuffed if we managed that.

One of the better (objective) previews I've read so far.
Author:  marciblue [ Tue Feb 14, 2006 8:28 am ]
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A bit simplistic but generally OK. I think Mike has identified a key problem area (defence) but realises the promise our list holds. I rate our midfield as equally worrying as our defence because we are relying too heavily on young and/or unproven players to step up. Too risky for mine.

Whilst Saddington does provide some defensive depth, he has suffered too many minor setbacks to give anyone any great confidence that he can stand up throughout the year
Author:  TheGame [ Tue Feb 14, 2006 9:27 am ]
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molsey wrote:
More positive than I expected, but his reasoning seems to simply be that teams don't stay down for too long,r ather than pointing to anything specific. Doesn't he usually provide win forecasts, or did I miss them?

One huge problem though is calling Waite a touch fragile. He has had a few injuries in pre-season mostly but Waite has played 50 games in 3 years (after his nil game season debut) in a spectacular effort for a young player. Compare that to Livo and Sporn who over an additional year are yet to get there. Waite has been one of the true highlights of Carlton 2003-2005, in particular last year where he went from rangy wingman to a target up forward.


Maybe Mike was alluding to Waite's poor finishes to seasons. This should improve with age.
Author:  AGRO [ Tue Feb 14, 2006 9:44 am ]
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thehalford wrote:
He did say we should expect 6-8 wins this year. I'd be pretty chuffed if we managed that.



May as well - as the Priority Picks will be around picks 17 to 21 this year anyway. :roll:
Author:  ballistic blues [ Tue Feb 14, 2006 9:52 am ]
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I think that Heath Scottland will have a huge year this year, he is looking might fit, very sharp and after training he did a quick jog and Eddie gave him shit about it
Author:  Car17on [ Tue Feb 14, 2006 12:24 pm ]
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He did say we should expect 6-8 wins this year. I'd be pretty chuffed if we managed that.


I'm with you there, hal! 6-8 wins would be a finish in the top 12 surely. As long as we finish above
1) Collingwood
2) Essendon* (Campo)
I'll be a happy little blue-bagger!
Author:  Mickstar [ Tue Feb 14, 2006 7:35 pm ]
Post subject:  Sheahan
Am happy to read anything written by Sheahan.Good footy journo for mine who has very good contacts and gets a heap of 'inside' info.Reckon Mike has got most of that info from our brains trust.
I always aim for the stars myself and fully expect to waltz into the final series.But then again i am old school Carlton..........BUT.......in the light of our last few seasons,you would have to be content ( as opposed to happy ) with 8 wins.
Author:  keogh [ Tue Feb 14, 2006 8:35 pm ]
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Too simplistic but what do you expect when fish mouth grabs the pen.I think Blackwell and Russell could be regulars particularly Blackwell who i rate highly as a potential solid inside player.These dudes dont rate hardly a mention in MS's report.

I would love to get these pre season reports from a year ago and see how far off the mark they are.Still good publicity for the Blue baggers.
Author:  TruBlueBrad [ Tue Feb 14, 2006 9:01 pm ]
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Jason Saddington and Dylan McLaren will provide an instant benefit, while Marc Murphy and Josh Kennedy were top-four selections in the national draft and should become 10-year players.



I reckon Kennedy and Murphy would be pretty disappointed to be washed up at 28, after 10 years.
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