D4

[Bully]

Currently have Hanley at D4 but that may change if 5 defensive rookies start Rd 1.

Don't hold your breath, worst year ever for defensive rookies. There will surely be 3-4 but none look like decent scorers, will be like fielding Nathan Brown all over again.

[djbics]

Got JJ atm, but as has been mentioned above will adjust as rookies become more apparent.  Would rather have the expensive option now and downgrade to a rookie when/if becomes available than trying to do it the other way

[tommy10]

Currently have Hanley at D4 but that may change if 5 defensive rookies start Rd 1.

+1

[Ricochet]

Heater at D4 atm, then 2 rooks

[Money Shot]

Hoping O'Shea or Byrne get the gig at Carlton. McGrath an option just wish he was 50 k cheaper. As good as he is something tells me 80-85 will be his output and will stall in price not quite enough to be a keeper.

Think Byrne is a better chance of getting early games than O'shea as Carlton love him but he will average 65ish and I would prefer to get a rookie or someone like a Brayshaw/McGrath type who could really take it too the next level. Although I do agree that McGrath, although improving, will probably score 80-85 which probably won't be enough.

O'shea, Plowman, Marchbank, Jones and Weitering will be the tallest backline ever haha. Can't said any of the four moving out for O'shea either.

[quinny88]

Hoping O'Shea or Byrne get the gig at Carlton. McGrath an option just wish he was 50 k cheaper. As good as he is something tells me 80-85 will be his output and will stall in price not quite enough to be a keeper.

Think Byrne is a better chance of getting early games than O'shea as Carlton love him but he will average 65ish and I would prefer to get a rookie or someone like a Brayshaw/McGrath type who could really take it too the next level. Although I do agree that McGrath, although improving, will probably score 80-85 which probably won't be enough.

O'shea, Plowman, Marchbank, Jones and Weitering will be the tallest backline ever haha. Can't said any of the four moving out for O'shea either.

Why would they pick up a mature aged O'shea that was playing in Carltons vfl just have him play in the vfl again though?
Would have thought they had a specific role for him to fill or why bother?

[Nige]

Hoping O'Shea or Byrne get the gig at Carlton. McGrath an option just wish he was 50 k cheaper. As good as he is something tells me 80-85 will be his output and will stall in price not quite enough to be a keeper.

Think Byrne is a better chance of getting early games than O'shea as Carlton love him but he will average 65ish and I would prefer to get a rookie or someone like a Brayshaw/McGrath type who could really take it too the next level. Although I do agree that McGrath, although improving, will probably score 80-85 which probably won't be enough.

O'shea, Plowman, Marchbank, Jones and Weitering will be the tallest backline ever haha. Can't said any of the four moving out for O'shea either.

Why would they pick up a mature aged O'shea that was playing in Carltons vfl just have him play in the vfl again though?
Would have thought they had a specific role for him to fill or why bother?

Yeah exactly. The only thing I can think of is as insurance. But considering they have the depth already, they must have actually picked him up with the intention of playing him.

[Adamant]

Hoping O'Shea or Byrne get the gig at Carlton. McGrath an option just wish he was 50 k cheaper. As good as he is something tells me 80-85 will be his output and will stall in price not quite enough to be a keeper.

Think Byrne is a better chance of getting early games than O'shea as Carlton love him but he will average 65ish and I would prefer to get a rookie or someone like a Brayshaw/McGrath type who could really take it too the next level. Although I do agree that McGrath, although improving, will probably score 80-85 which probably won't be enough.

O'shea, Plowman, Marchbank, Jones and Weitering will be the tallest backline ever haha. Can't said any of the four moving out for O'shea either.

Why would they pick up a mature aged O'shea that was playing in Carltons vfl just have him play in the vfl again though?
Would have thought they had a specific role for him to fill or why bother?

The same reason they picked up Alex Silvagni the year before - depth. It makes perfect sense with how young and inexperienced Carlton's back six is.

[quinny88]

Hoping O'Shea or Byrne get the gig at Carlton. McGrath an option just wish he was 50 k cheaper. As good as he is something tells me 80-85 will be his output and will stall in price not quite enough to be a keeper.

Think Byrne is a better chance of getting early games than O'shea as Carlton love him but he will average 65ish and I would prefer to get a rookie or someone like a Brayshaw/McGrath type who could really take it too the next level. Although I do agree that McGrath, although improving, will probably score 80-85 which probably won't be enough.

O'shea, Plowman, Marchbank, Jones and Weitering will be the tallest backline ever haha. Can't said any of the four moving out for O'shea either.

Why would they pick up a mature aged O'shea that was playing in Carltons vfl just have him play in the vfl again though?
Would have thought they had a specific role for him to fill or why bother?

The same reason they picked up Alex Silvagni the year before - depth. It makes perfect sense with how young and inexperienced Carlton's back six is.

Silvagni wasn't a vfl player though already playing in their vfl team

[js19]

Hoping O'Shea or Byrne get the gig at Carlton. McGrath an option just wish he was 50 k cheaper. As good as he is something tells me 80-85 will be his output and will stall in price not quite enough to be a keeper.

Think Byrne is a better chance of getting early games than O'shea as Carlton love him but he will average 65ish and I would prefer to get a rookie or someone like a Brayshaw/McGrath type who could really take it too the next level. Although I do agree that McGrath, although improving, will probably score 80-85 which probably won't be enough.

O'shea, Plowman, Marchbank, Jones and Weitering will be the tallest backline ever haha. Can't said any of the four moving out for O'shea either.

Why would they pick up a mature aged O'shea that was playing in Carltons vfl just have him play in the vfl again though?
Would have thought they had a specific role for him to fill or why bother?

The same reason they picked up Alex Silvagni the year before - depth. It makes perfect sense with how young and inexperienced Carlton's back six is.

Don’t overthink it. They just happened to hit his name on the dartboard... ;D

I reckon he’s a good about for round 1 with a decent JLT. Not many spots locked down already you’d think

[Money Shot]

Who's role does he take out of Marchbank, Plowman, Jones or Weitering? surely we arent going to play all 5 talls?

[GoLions]

Who's role does he take out of Marchbank, Plowman, Jones or Weitering? surely we arent going to play all 5 talls?

Weits will play tall fwd ;)

[Money Shot]

Who's role does he take out of Marchbank, Plowman, Jones or Weitering? surely we arent going to play all 5 talls?

Weits will play tall fwd ;)

probably. Hope not :(

[quinny88]

Who's role does he take out of Marchbank, Plowman, Jones or Weitering? surely we arent going to play all 5 talls?

He's tall but he doesn't play as a tall though, more of a running defender which is where there's a gap after the Docherty injury

[frenzy]

Who's role does he take out of Marchbank, Plowman, Jones or Weitering? surely we arent going to play all 5 talls?

He's tall but he doesn't play as a tall though, more of a running defender which is where there's a gap after the Docherty injury

Mullett could fill that spot?