Carlton H&A Discussion

Vinny · May 06, 2014, 05:13:30 PM

Thought I'd make this thread for all the discussion regarding injuries, team selection, contracts and all that.

Other clubs have similar threads and lately the Carlton discussion has lifted not always for the right reasons but at least it is there now.

This is a good start. :D

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-05-06/im-going-nowhere-gibbs

He said he hadn't thought at all about leaving Carlton despite his position as a restricted free agent, but negotiations took time.

"If it could be done tomorrow it would be done tomorrow," Gibbs said. "I'm settled in Melbourne. I've been here eight years."

However, Gibbs said he did not know if other clubs had approached his management, and that he didn't want to know if they had because he was focused on playing good football for Carlton.

Ricochet · May 06, 2014, 05:26:14 PM

Think the Club hold all the cards in this Gibbs situation. They can potentially offer a low deal, and if he goes receive a priority pick to go with their first rounder in a draft that is very strong in terms of KPP stocks.

Mat0369 · May 07, 2014, 01:47:31 AM

Much like the Dees with Frawley, losing Gibbs could be what is best for the club. It might cause short term pain but be a long term move. Honestly I would love to see Bryce stay, but it depends on how much he is asking. This is one of those situations where he is playing better then a certain other player on our list, he sees how much he is getting paid per season, thinks well hey, if I am smashing his performances each week I am obviously worth as much if not more when neither of them deserve to be on that much coin. This is where Geelong/Hawthorn manage their lists better then any other side in the comp. They try and get their best players to play for less so they can keep the core together, if someone doesn't want to abide by that they let them walk (Buddy) and in the Hawks case again pick up someone of need at a much cheaper rate (Big Boy). It helps when you do have success to attract these players and it is obviously an environment where players will take less cash as they know they are in contention for a premiership, but if you want to build the club in the right way you can't just piss money up against the wall by signing guys to megastar deals when they are not worth it.

Nige · May 07, 2014, 10:47:05 AM

I very much agree with Ric here.

Vinny · May 07, 2014, 07:00:54 PM

Yeah agree with Mat and Ric. I don't want Gibbs to leave but I want what's best for the club too.

The Daisy point is fair, it's ridiculous how his playing right now for 700k a year but hopefully he picks up soon.

Vinny · May 11, 2014, 03:15:52 PM

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-05-11/judd-eyes-round-10

CARLTON great Chris Judd could be back on the park as soon as the Blues' round 10 clash with Adelaide at the MCG.

Awesome! :D

But lets make sure he is ready this time and not flower this up again.

Vinny · May 12, 2014, 05:01:30 PM

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-05-12/bad-break-for-blue-cripps

CARLTON young gun Patrick Cripps could be sidelined for up to a month after suffering a fractured fibula in the VFL on Saturday.

:-\

Ricochet · May 12, 2014, 05:04:29 PM

Just what you boys needed. More injuries to midfielders

Vinny · May 12, 2014, 05:08:23 PM

I know man, far out.

Curnow
Carrazzo
Bell
Judd
Cripps
Kreuzer
Waite

Curnow & Carrots both being out hurts.

Ricochet · May 12, 2014, 05:10:23 PM

Plus Ellard having a sore calf as well

Vinny · May 12, 2014, 05:11:42 PM

Yep flowering fantastic haha.

He will probably be the sub though.

Hope Jamo can do well on NRoo. Would go a long way in winning tonight. I'm not confident at all on this one.

Toga · May 12, 2014, 05:23:19 PM

Didn't Bell play last week despite his broken hand or whatever?

Will be an interesting game tonight.

Mat0369 · May 12, 2014, 07:23:24 PM

Quote from: Toga on May 12, 2014, 05:23:19 PM
Didn't Bell play last week despite his broken hand or whatever?

Will be an interesting game tonight.

Yeah, he wasn't due back for a fortnight and was wearing a glove to protect his finger. He didn't look right for 2 and a half quarters, the jab probably kicked in late but it was beyond stupid even playing him

Mat0369 · May 12, 2014, 07:25:08 PM

Quote from: Vinny on May 12, 2014, 05:08:23 PM
Curnow & Carrots both being out hurts.

Cachia is actually a really good tagger but he butchers the ball. I think he might be coming into the side soon

Vinny · May 12, 2014, 07:43:56 PM

Quote from: Mat0369 on May 12, 2014, 07:25:08 PM
Quote from: Vinny on May 12, 2014, 05:08:23 PM
Curnow & Carrots both being out hurts.

Cachia is actually a really good tagger but he butchers the ball. I think he might be coming into the side soon

Yeah I've heard and seen, didn't actually think about that possibility.