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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 8 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs St. Kilda at Marvel
Last post by Lods -
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Cerra has a contract till the end of 2030, Hewett has another 12 months, I'm thinking that might have something to do with the clubs thinking, that's presuming Mitch Cleary has his information correct on Hewett..

On the basis of the last 12 to 24 months, its clear as the day is long, that there are a bunch of players who no longer wanted to be here, who have moved on.  Perhaps George is just one more.  Mcgovern would have gone too if someone actually wanted him.  They didnt, so he stayed. 

Charlie, TDK and JSOS all walking and we have gone a tad younger to build around the Walsh age group.  A decent idea strategically but maybe not a popular one. 

If we still have players that aren't 100% on board we need to move them on...no matter how good, and especially if they are the older/leader group.
We don't know if that's the issue with Hewett...I'd be surprised given his 2025 season where he gave it everything.
I'd suspect it comes back to the changes in the game and us not being able to carry too many of a similar style of midfielder. It's probably why Lord is out of the side too.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 8 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs St. Kilda at Marvel
Last post by Thryleon -
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How they came to that call based on output beggars belief
Cerra has a contract till the end of 2030, Hewett has another 12 months, I'm thinking that might have something to do with the clubs thinking, that's presuming Mitch Cleary has his information correct on Hewett..

On the basis of the last 12 to 24 months, its clear as the day is long, that there are a bunch of players who no longer wanted to be here, who have moved on.  Perhaps George is just one more.  Mcgovern would have gone too if someone actually wanted him.  They didnt, so he stayed. 

Charlie, TDK and JSOS all walking and we have gone a tad younger to build around the Walsh age group.  A decent idea strategically but maybe not a popular one. 
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 8 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs St. Kilda at Marvel
Last post by Lods -
https://www.carltonfc.com.au/news/2009613/what-they-said-weve-got-to-find-balance-says-voss?fbclid=IwY2xjawRhA6FleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeLAZJ4uqHVJH3s-DqBpPot8ageZsc_vrNoqnbbjLwG4D0AS7BFuoEVO4dyMw_aem_azVUdPSuPqUC4SShbkQJTg

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On conversations with George Hewett:
"He’d be somewhat disappointed. In all these conversations, not just George, we’ve had a number of players that have been in form and they’re the conversations you want as a coach. One of the big things that we’ve tried to get after is the durability of our group: these are great conversations right now, because we’re having plenty of them.

“It’s challenging the guys ahead of them in those positions, but it’s also putting them in a place to have some really good form. Guys like George, he’s really determined to get back in the AFL team and some younger players that are stating a really strong case. We’ve got Billy Wilson that’s played really good footy for a month now, ‘Saady’ is back in the team who’s been in really good form, Boyd, Flynn Young is one that’s been the most consistent.

“They keep challenging guys in those positions, and they’re the conversations we want to continue to have... The big thing for us is we always acknowledge the individual. I’ve got 45 players that want to play AFL, that doesn’t fit into the team.”
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 8 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs St. Kilda at Marvel
Last post by DJC -
Quote from: Thryleon – on
They are all mates.  TDK took the money and ran like anyone would have.

JSOS as much as I call him Judas, and it started with the whole Caminitti thing before he walked, is mates with most of our mob, and will play a decent game, and they will all get on.

Face it, we care a lot more than the players do, which is part of the issue.

Yes Thry, AFL footballers are a lot less tribal than supporters and mateships formed over several years will endure when players follow the money.