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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: Captain 2027
Last post by Lods -
The reality is we don't know his mind.
We don't know the family dynamics that are taking place.

The'romantic view' of any decision is... we'd love to see him a one club player with a flag to go with it.
But...
He is a free agent at the end of next year.
He's still a valuable player, and offers will come his way.
If he is to stay, then any new contract should get done early.

I suspect he is likely to stay.
But if you'd told me this time last year that Scott Pendlebury would be playing at Gold Coast in 2027 I'd have been a little sceptical.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: Captain 2027
Last post by Thryleon -
Cripps isnt leaving Carlton.  If he was going to go he would have gone already.

I also dont think him relinquishing the captaincy is a decision hes concerned about.

Hes the greatest blue thats ever played the game from start to finish of his career.  Just needs a flag to go with it.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: Captain 2027
Last post by Lods -
Cripps is a free agent next year.
He may want to be a one-club player.
He may even see the chance of a flag in the next year or two.
We really don't know his mind or his personal situation.
So it's all just a guess.

But it wouldn't surprise, and I doubt many would begrudge him, if for family reasons he chose to go back to WA for the last few years of his playing career.
It may co-incide with his daughter starting school...continuity in education for their children is often a consideration for older players.
As a first step handing over the captaincy for a year or two, but still being there in strong support, may be a good move.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: Captain 2027
Last post by PaulP -
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It's interesting.

There are a couple of pieces of merchandise or promotions around at present, including this one.

https://membership.carltonfc.com.au/?_gl=1*1n41q5e*_gcl_au*MTg4NjA5MTAwNS4xNzkwNjY0NzUw*_ga*MzQxOTE3MDY4LjE2NTY5ODY4OTA.*_ga_BMNVPYCV6Z*czE3OTM1MzQ4NDEkbzEwMDkkZzEkdDE3OTM1MzUxMTUkajE4JGwwJGgw

and this one.

https://www.aflfootyshop.com.au/carlton-blues-2027-afl-calendar

As concerned fans, we should file a missing person’s report. Hmmm……..
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: Captain 2027
Last post by PaulP -
Brisbane had 3 co captains in 2026. With Fagan on board I wonder if he will influence the thought process in this space.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Captain 2027
Last post by Lods -
Cripps mentioned the succession in an interview last week.
We have a lot of new faces across the board in a number of positions.
Is it time?
Who should be captain in 2027?