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The Blue Abroad Show | Round 16 Review | AFL 2024
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The Blue Abroad Show | AFL Round 15 Review
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The Blue Abroad Show | AFL Round 15, 2024
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The Blue Abroad Show | Round 13 Review | AFL 2024
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The Blue Abroad Show | AFL Round 12, 2024 | Review
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The Blue Abroad Show | AFL Round 11 Review
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The Blue Abroad Show | Carlton v Sydney | AFL Round 10, 2024
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The Ratings | Carlton v Melbourne | AFL Round 9, 2024
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The Blue Abroad Show | AFL Round 9 Review
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Join us as we discuss all the latest news from the Carlton Football Club ahead of the 2023 AFL Season. Β
We will be doing a live preview of the following players: Β
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Jordan BoydΒ
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Sam DurdinΒ
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Dom AkueiΒ
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Adam SaadΒ
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Matt OwiesΒ
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Alex MirkovΒ
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Matt Cottrell
Join us as we discuss all the latest news from the Carlton Football Club. Β
In this episode we will also be previewing the following players: Β
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Harry LemmeyΒ
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Jackson BinnsΒ
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Lewis YoungΒ
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Sam PhilpΒ
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Ed CurnowΒ
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Josh Honey
Player Previews for:
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Zac FisherΒ
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Lachie CowanΒ
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Marc PittonetΒ
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David CuninghamΒ
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George HewettΒ
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Charlie Curnow
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Corey DurdinΒ
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Lachie PlowmanΒ
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Jack MartinΒ
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Caleb MarchbankΒ
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Jacob WeiteringΒ
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Nic Newman
Player Previews for the following:
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Matt Kennedy
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Lachie Fogarty
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Patrick Cripps
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Harry McKay
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Mitch McGovern
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Tom De Koning
Player Previews for:
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Jack Silvagni
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Paddy Dow
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Jesse Motlop
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Lochie O'Brien
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Adam Cerra
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Zac Williams
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Round 9 Β
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StorylinesΒ
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Votes Β
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Honourable mentionΒ
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Zac Williams Β
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Belief Β
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ExpectationsΒ
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Round 10 v Sydney (crowd, changes)
Intro
Formalities
First talking point
JHF putting contract talks on hold
Do we overhype young players?
IS JHF out of line for doing this?
Is the go home factor much bigger than what we think it is
Can Port Adelaide make a final run?
Have we overreacted to their start to the season?
One of the most underrated forward lines in the comp?
Do the Tigers have one final premiership in them?
With the return of Dusty, the vibe around the tigers is high. Tom Lynch is finding his goal scoring form now.
The Rest Moment of the Round
Dustin Martin returning to the game and dominating
That's a wrap for 2021 and the first season of the pod! Thank you to everyone that has tuned in across the year to listen to our ramblings. It's been a pleasure to discuss trials and tribulations of the Carlton Football Club and we'll be back in 2022 (hopefully with a few more brain cells and a few more wins!)
Join us in the Podcast Season Finale as we look back on some of our favourite pod moments from 2021, as well as discuss recent offseason Blues News, including Liam Jones' retirement.
PLUS, @PommyInOz joins us in the second half to wrap the 2021 AFL Draft and offer us his knowledge and insight into the Draft's sliders and bolters, as well as his thought on Carlton's recruitment of Jesse Motlop and Dom Akuei.
See you in 2022!
What an episode this is, not just for Carlton fans but all football and sports fans alike. We had an absolute blast as a podcast favourite, Australian football (the roundball) superstar and Carlton tragic Matt Foschini joined to discuss the Blues tumultuous 2021 Season and review last week's John Nicholls Medal count. We were treated to a double dose of "Fish" in the second half of the episode as we were joined by Matt's dad and a true AFL trailblazer - Silvio Foschini. A 107 game career and bagging 166 goals (averaging more per game than the great Maurice Rioli even!), Silvio gives us all an insight into his inspiring story; growing up Australian-Italian playing footy over soccer, living his dream playing at the elite level between 1981-88, and blazing a trail for generations of footballers to come by ultimately shaping what we now know as Trade & Free Agency well ahead of its days.
Family, life, football.
This cannot be missed.
George Hewett, Adam Cerra, Lewis Young, SPS, Coaching Team finalised... what a week for the Baggers, and we're covering all of it! We're joined by Jono Baruch from The Inner Sanctum this week as we dissect a huge trade period for Carlton, celebrate #DoingItForDoc, reviewing the revamped Coaching lineup and discuss Jono's Bluebagger journey and work with The Inner Sanctum. All that and more on a jam packed ep! Big shout out to Jules in this one - 3 hours sleep and hungover asfffffffff!
Jules woke up 2 minutes before this recording started thanks to daylight savings and time zone differences to Spain... there was almost no podcast this week! It's the OG (A)BB Three this week discussing all things Blues News - including some important contract re-signings and the appointment of Aaron Hamill as Carlton's new Defensive Coach - as well as giving a full Trade Week Preview run-down. We celebrate our first free agent signing in 2021 of George Hewett, weigh-up the future of SPS as a Carlton player and argue about what will get the Adam Cerra deal done. Let's get into it!
It's a bit of Carlton Show meets (A)BB in this one as we're joined by @thepumper5 himself - Paul Barbazza! There's so much covered in this we don't know where to begin: a review of Melbourne's triumphant 57-year drought-breaking Grand Final win, paying tribute and respects to "Big Jack", getting Bazz's thoughts on Carlton's 2021 season and looking ahead, the appointment of Michael Voss as Head Coach of the Carlton Football Club, and Joe's ankle-twisting attempt of "The Petracca" at Vic Park! Huuuuuge ep, let's get into it!
Lot's to discuss on this week's episode of the Blue Abroad Show.
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Brian Cook
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Sam Walsh
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The Coach Search
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Comparison to Melbourne
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It's a grand old episode as Caden MacDonald - Youtube sensation and Dees fanatic - joins us on the pod! Joe, Jules and Dan breakdown the Brownlow (mostly Sam Walsh though) and chat all things Blues news including the Brian Cook appointment (Blues are back!), player contract re-signings and the potential Voss head coach appointment. Caden joins us in the second half as we discuss what it's like in the lead up to the Grand Final as a Dees fan in 2021, breakdown key matchups and dissect where the 2021 Grand Final will be won and lost.
NOTE: Joe and Dan had their first ever actual argument before this one... the mood was a bit flat to kick things off to say the least... spicy!
The off-season circus continues at Carlton and the AFL Finals Series rolls on, as the Dees and Dogs booked their tickets to the 2021 Grand Final. Join Joe and Dan with special guest Paolo Sebastiani as we review both Preliminary Finals, chat more early Carlton trade whispers, discuss Cain Liddle's sacking as Carlton CEO and hypothesise who the Head Coach of this Football Club might actually be. Jam packed even in the off season at (A)BB! (Dan is the little spoon for anyone wondering...)Β
We're back with another Episode as Blue Abroad's own Terry Dehghani joins Dan and Joe on the pod this week! Join us as we review Week 2 of the AFL Finals Series, get Terry's thoughts on Carlton 2021 season and chat all things Blues News. Does anyone know any adult computer classes for Dan The Dinosaur?
(A)BB got you covered this AFL Finals Series, Trade Period and National Draft (and Dan's got you covered for personal training)! Jules joins Dan and Joe this week in the third chair as we review the first week of AFL Finals, chat all things Blues News (including the External Review Findings and David Teague's sacking as Head Coach) and give our review of the 2021 Carlton season in totality.
And that's curtains on Carlton's (forgettable) 2021 AFL season... but (A)BB don't stop! Join us for our final review for 2021 before we ramp up the off-season schedule with draft talk, trade gossip and special guests each week! It's Rhys' last ep as a permanent fixture on the pod as well, as he gives you his 2021 Carlton Season Review to close out the proceedings. PLUS we announce the winners of the Carlton Respects and Headspace Fundraiser! Lessssgooooooo!
There's embarrassing... and then there's 19 unanswered goals embarrassing. Join us as we review our worst loss in David Teague's head coaching tenure, while also discussing the (secret) External Review findings and our early thoughts on repercussions that might stem from this. PLUS, Pov Predicts, Miller's Maths, Book of Judd, Jules Abroad, Livvy's Last Word, and so much more! We've got you covered wherever you are in Locked Down Oz. Let's get into it!
(P.S. Apologies on the choppy audio this week via Zoom!)
Well... that happened again. No amount of therapy can help us in this review, but a returning Jules can! Our amigo joins us for this one all the way from Valencia, Spain as we try our best to keep cool, calm and collected in understanding what the f*** we saw against the Gold Coast Suns. Strap in for a rollercoaster of emotions in this one, it's our longest pod yet. Let's get into it!
Not just a HUGE win and a happy review of our win over the Saints, but a few BIG ANNOUNCEMENTS as the (unofficial) Ambassadors for Carlton Respects week! Join us for one of our biggest pods yet, and keep your eyes and ears on our Instagram socials for how to get involved and win some MASSIVE prizes this week - all you have to do is donate! We've got a customer Princes Park print courtesy of @nohwdesigns, a signed and framed Fev print, and a 2021 Guernsey signed by the ENTIRE PLAYING GROUP!!! All funds and proceeds raised from your contributions will go straight to Carlton Respects & Headspace so GET INVOLVED! Let's get into it!
A horror show doesn't even begin to describe that performance from the Carlton Football Club... but we've got meatball sandwiches and watermelon beers to help get us through. Join us as we try to review and unpack whatever that was against the 'Roos in Round 19, as well as deep dive into what we really need to find from this External Review. whispers #twelveandten is dead...
What a way to send off an absolute legend of the Carlton Football Club by putting Collingwood to the sword - with JSOS playing the leading hand! Join us for a HUGE show as we discuss review the 'Baggers win over the filth from Round 18 and bring you all your usual segments. PLUS, a new segment - "Pov Predicts" - for a good cause AND Collingwood's own Swoop Luke follows through on his losing bet and professes his love for the Blues! Let's get into it!
Is it capsicum or capsicun? Either way, Dan loves it on pizza! Join us for a big show as we discuss David Teague's coaching position and 2022 uncertainty, review the loss to the Cats from Round 17 and look ahead to Act 2 vs. the Pies. PLUS, all the usual segments including Jules Abroad, Around the Grounds, Miller's Maths, Book of Judd and more!
DISCLAIMER: (A)BB cannot be held liable for any emotional damage the #twelveandten rollercoaster may cause for some listeners... but WOWEE the 'Baggers are ROLLING! In this one, we review the huuuuuge win against the Dockers and preview the upcoming absolute season defining clash against the Cats. PLUS, the debut of a brand new segment - Jules Abroad!
In an (A)BB first, we are (for the most part, due to time constraints) unedited and UNCUT! Jules has departed for Spain and Rhys Miller gives an Andrew Walker debut-esque performance on his first official podcast for the show. Join us as we review the relieving win against the Crows from Round 15, preview the upcoming clash with Fremantle, and bring you all of the usual segments. Let's get into it!
Join us for the last episode with Jules in the seat before he heads off on his Spanish adventure! Rhys Miller rejoins us as we review (another) dreadful performance from Round 14 vs the GWS Giants, take a look "Around the Grounds" and preview the upcoming clash with the Crows. It's fiery, it's emotional, and Jules wants to go out with a BANG!
It's the bye round, and considering Carlton are doing their own Review, we're doing ours with 360 Feedback! Join us for a proper roasting, as well as our AFL & Carlton Mid-Season Reviews of how things have panned out in 2021 so far. You can feel the tension in the air between us!
It's dire straights as a Carlton fan right now, and Jules' dad Silvio is F****'N DONE! Join us as we review the heartless loss to the Eagles from Round 12 and bring you all the usual segments. Where do we even go from here, Blues?
Dan forgot to label his jerry cans... disaster when mowing the lawns! We're in lockdown and we're virtual for Episode 20. Join us as we review the bitter and disappointing loss to the Swans in Round 11, preview the upcoming clash against the Eagles (in Sydney?) in Round 12, and bring you all the usual segments! WARNING: We're flat as a tack...
Joe is left to steer the ship and put the boys on his back (again) in this ep - Dan & Jules had a Bucks' night after the Round 10 win vs. the Hawks, and they're dusty! Join us as we review the win, preview the Blues' do or die clash against the Swans in Round 11, and bring you all the usual segments! Let's go!
We're growing and looking for sponsors (pistachio suppliers preferred)! We're back with another episode reviewing another Carlton loss after Round 9 vs. the undefeated Dees. We also cover Around the Grounds and preview (what should be) a win against the Hawks in Round 10. PLUS, along with Blues News, Jules has got some news of his own. Let's get into it!
It's Joe's World - Dan and Jules are just living in it! If you're a 'Bagger and need your weekly therapy session, then this one is for you. Dan's back, the Blues suffered an 8 goal capitulation at the hands of the Bulldogs, and we've got a lot to say about it! We also cover Around the Grounds and preview our upcoming clash with Melbourne in Round 9. PLUS, keep an ear out for our FIRST upcoming competition to get YOU involved in the podcast. Lessssgo!
HUGE episode after a BIG win for the 'Baggers... and Dan isn't even here! We've got Rhys Miller joining us for today's podcast as we cover all things Carlton! Blues News from the week, Around the Grounds, a review of the Round 7 win over EssenSCUM and we look ahead to our clash with the in-form Western Bulldogs in Round 8. PLUS, TWO Readings from the Book of Judd and TWO Cassano's Calcs. It doesn't get any more JAM PACKED than this one!
We're back with another ep... after another loss! Episode 15 is JAM PACKED as we review the Blues' Round 6 loss to the Lions, as well as looking ahead to Round 7 vs. EssenSCUM. Jules also gives some insight into how he built his immune system as a kid! PLUS, Around The Grounds, "Oh, No You Didn't!", another "Reading from the Book of Judd" and "Cassano's Calcs". Let's get into it!
Joe and Dan had a ripping beef pie... apologies to our vegan listeners! Join Joe, Jules and Dan at they review the Blues' bitter Round 5 loss against the Power, as well as looking ahead to Round 6 vs. the Lions. Plus, as always, Around The Grounds, "Oh, No You Didn't!", another "Reading from the Book of Judd" and "Cassano's Calcs". Let's get into it!
Back to back wins for the 'Baggers! Join Joe, Jules and Dan at they review the Blues' Round 4 victory over the Suns, as well as preview the tough upcoming Round 5 matchup vs. Port Adelaide at the 'G. Plus, Around The Grounds, "Oh, No You Didn't!", another "Reading from the Book of Judd" and "Cassano's Calcs". Oh, and Dan forgot to pay for fuel at the local Caltex!
Finally a win for the 'Baggers in 2021! Join the lads at they review the Round 3 belting of the Dockers, as well as preview the upcoming Round 4 matchup vs. the Gold Coast Suns. Plus, Around The Grounds, TWO "Oh, No You Didn't!"s from Dan, another "Reading from the Book of Judd", and Jules DEMANDS his own segment! Let's get into it!
A rough week for Blues fans, and Dan's girlfriend just adds some fuel to the fire as a Collingwood fan! The lads review the bitter Round 2 loss to the filth, as well as preview the upcoming ABSOLUTE MUST WIN clash against the Dockers in Round 3. Plus, Around The Grounds, an "Oh, No You Didn't!" and another "Reading from the Book of Judd"! Strap in, this one has us FIRED UP!
Join Joe, Jules and Dan as they review the disappointing Round 1 loss to the Tigers, as well as preview the upcoming must win clash against the filth - sorry, we mean Collingwood - in Round 2. The lads also go Around The Grounds as they wrap Round 1 of the AFL Season and unpack the biggest issues including Danger's dump, the man on the mark rule and some huge upsets! PLUS, another Reading for the Book of Judd. Let's get into it (if Dan and Jules would just shut up!)
This one is BIG! Join Joe, Jules and Dan in this 1 HOUR SPECIAL as they preview Carlton's Round 1 clash with Richmond, as well as review the disappointing end to the Carlton Womens' season. THIS ONE ISN'T JUST FOR BLUES FANS, THOUGH! The lads run through a full (unbiased) 2021 AFL Season Preview ahead of opening round, including Premier, Top 8, Brownlow Medal and Coleman Medal Predictions! All of this, PLUS a brand new segment - A Reading From The Book of Judd. JAM. PACKED!
Former Melbourne Victory player, (almost) lifelong Bluebagger, and the son of a footballing trailblazer - Silvio Foschini - joins Joe, Jules and Dan in today's show! The lads discuss Matt's early memories as a Bluebagger and of his dad's playing days and gives some insight into his own professional sporting life. Plus, a review of Carlton's Community Series game vs. St Kilda and a review of the Carlton Women's win vs. the Cats. As always, JAM PACKED!
Dan tries to open the show (what a disaster)! Join Joe, Jules and Dan in today's show as they discuss the boys' preseason scratch match victory over Essenscum, while the lads also review the disappointing Carlton AFLW loss vs. North Melbourne from Round 5. Plus, we're (once again) the (un)official curtain raiser for the men's Community Series clash against the Saints tonight!
Jam packed show, with a little number called 'Killing Me Softly' to start! In Season 1, Episode 6 of the (Almost) Blues Brothers Podcast, join Joe, Jules and Dan as they discuss Carlton's B&F results, injury news and the upcoming practice match against Essendon. The lads also review the Carlton AFLW win vs. Richmond in Round 4 and preview the girls' crucial Round 5 clash against North Melbourne.
Dan has a fly infestation! In Season 1, Ep 5 of the (Almost) Blues Brothers Podcast, join Joe, Jules and Dan as they discuss the Men's Intraclub Match Sim, review Carlton's AFLW Round 3 WIN (finally!) over the Saints, and preview the girls' Round 4 clash with the Tigers & former Bluebagger Sarah Hosking (we've put out a bounty!).
Brought to you by the Blue Abroad Podcast Network, this is Season 1, Episode 4 of (Almost) Blues Brothers. Join Joe, Jules and (Hungover) Dan in today's episode as the lads discuss Carlton's recent off-field success, Tom De Koning's pre-season injury, a review of Carlton's AFLW Round 2 loss to the Western Bulldogs, and a preview of the girls' Round 3 prospects.
Brought to you by the Blue Abroad Podcast Network, this is Season 1, Episode 3 of (Almost) Blues Brothers. Join Joe, Jules and Dan in today's episode along with special guest Terry Dehghani! The lads discuss the latest news coming out of pre-season training for the Blues, a review of Carlton's AFLW Round 1 opener, a preview of the girls' Round 2 clash vs. the Dogs, and why does Dan put lemon in his hair?
Brought to you by the Blue Abroad Podcast Network, this is Season 1, Episode 2 of (Almost) Blues Brothers. Join Joe, Jules and Dan in today's episode as they discuss the latest news coming out of pre-season training for the Blues, a preview of Carlton's AFLW Round 1 opening clash with the Pies, and what's up with parking at South Kensington station?
Brought to you by the Blue Abroad Podcast Network, this is Season 1, Episode 1 of (Almost) Blues Brothers, with Joe, Jules and Dan. In the debut episode, the boys discuss their childhood connection, first memories of the Carlton Football Club, and preview both the AFL and AFLW seasons ahead for the Blues in 2021.
Tough loss but plenty to take away from a match against a great opposition. Here's my reviewΒ
Part 5 of the LIVE Season Preview Series
In this episode we cover:
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Jack Martin
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Caleb Marchbank
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Jacob Weitering
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Nic Newman
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Zac Fisher
Previewing the following players on our LIVE series:
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Darcy Lang
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Brodie Kemp
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Sam Walsh
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Eddie Betts
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Lachie Plowman
Dan looks at the Adelaide Football Club and their game plan to see how it compares to ours.Β
Part 2 of the LIVE season preview series
In this episode we cover:
Kade Simpson
Matthew Kennedy
Matthew Kreuzer
Patrick Cripps
Harry McKay
Replay from our live stream of the season preview series.Β
In Part 1 we look at:
Jack Silvagni
Paddy Dow
Marc Murphy
Lochie O'Brien
Sam Petrevski-Seton
A big year for our number 7 as he completes his first full pre season in years. Hopefully he can break into the side and be a regular for us moving forward.
Last week we heard Wayne Schwass talked about how manning up now means to put your hand up.
The narrative has changed. We have a bigger platform to distribute our thoughts and feelings towards one another.
In the context of footy, we all analyse and project our views about players, administrators and other fans.
We're in the early phases of understanding how much impact we actually have with these words.
With a big enough sample size we now understand how much words can affect varying individuals.
At some point we are going to need to stop blaming others and start taking accountability for ourselves.
The message from this is one that will hopefully allow you to feel comfort in reaching out to do the following:
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Take a moment to audit how you feel about yourself
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Reach out to your inner circle and allow yourself to be vulnerable
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Evolve to be the next best version of yourself
Don't wait until #WorldMentalHealthDay - let's talk today π
Dan takes out his crystal ball and forecasts what we could get from this year's trade period
Our resident play-by-play caller for the Northern Blues games joins me for an episode of Carlton People
Paul has a beacon of Carlton knowledge and shares some of his favourite memories that you will be able to relate to.
Enjoy
From Yorkshire to Pakenham and more importantly, the Carlton family.
This is Dan's story on Carlton People
Jack Martin has reportedly nominated Carlton as his club of preference.
Let's look at the whole picture.
It's over to you now SOS.
Anthony Koutoufides joins the show to discuss all things Carlton, life, business and Mental Health.
One of my favourite episodes.
Spent some time with our new recruit Matthew Owies chatting about all things footy, basketball and life.
Heβs a very driven young man who accepts every challenge that life puts in front of him.
Thanks to our beloved Carlton Football Club for having me
Emilio shares his thoughts on the sacking of Brendon Bolton and we look into who should coach next
There simply must be a response this week, right? Here's my preview of the game against the Saints
Another horrific day for our club. Mark, Alex and I break it down. Lots of emotions flying in this one!
Adam Cox joins the show to dissect all things basketball and Carlton. Coxy was an all time great at the Whittlesea Pacers when I was coming through the ranks and this one was super enjoyable.Β
Alex joins the show after being crowned the fantasy champion over the weekend.Β
We chat about what it's going to take to beat the swans and take the next step in our development.
Round 3: Carlton V Sydney PREVIEW
Two winless teams with form that is not dissimilar.
Do we have the composure to finish off the Swans?
Darrell Egan, founder of the Dogguan Blues, joins the show to talk about what it takes to grow footy to a worldwide audience.
Big game against a Port Adelaide side that were very impressive in round 1.Β
Here's my preview
We're back!
It's been a long off season but I'm super pumped to see how much work the boys have put in.Β
Tough ask with Richmond first up but I'm confident the boys will put in a good effort.
A little sunburn didn't stop me from enjoying our last hitout before season 2019 commences.
It was a great day and irrespective of the result, I left feeling like we are well prepared for a season of improvement.
What did you think about the game?
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This is simply a must listen.Β I've been lucky enough to meet some passionate Carlton supporters in my time abroad - and some of their stories are incredible. Looking forward to you all meeting them.
Off season thoughts | Where is our strongest line on the field | Who will breakout in 2019? | AFLX β’ Off season thoughts | Where is our strongest line on the field | Who will breakout in 2019? | AFLX
Here's an interview I did with Markos Kern from Fun with Balls after his award winning presentation at the 2019 SPOBIS conference.
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It was a frustrating year for Jack as he seemed to battled with himself more so than anything else.
The reality is, nothing is linear. Progress comes in ebbs and flows - so for Jack it is all about staying resilient, working hard and eventually finding the breakthrough.
Let's remember a very important factor - he's still only 21 years old!
He is a hard worker and has shown glimpses of the "footy brain" so his focus in 2019 is really coming into his own and playing at a consistent level.
I can see him playing around 10 games in 2019 with the potential for more provided that he's able to make genuine impact.
What do you think?
VERY excited to have Sam at our club.
It's hard to keep a lid on the excitement that surrounds the 2018 number 1 pick, especially when our coach and best players are talking about how special this guy has been throughout the pre season.
Nevertheless, we do need to keep things in perspective and understand that the next few years are a transition period as Sam adjusts to the rigours of a full time professional athlete.
I think he will have an impact in 2019 and hopefully his body lasts the test of time.
What are you excited about Sam play in 2019?
2018 saw Zac Fisher lay the foundation of what could genuinely be a breakout season in 2019.
He exceeded my expectations with his ability to win the ball in congestion and use of his creativity.Β
I can only imagine that living with Crippa would have his off-field habits at an elite level and the bond that the two of them share is definitely evident.
I'm really excited to see the growth in Zac this season and I would have no hesitation in backing him to play every game and average over 20 disposals.
What about you - what is his ceiling this year?
Not much else can be said about our 307 game club champion.Β
We should be very grateful to have such a person within the confines of our club, someone who our younger players can look at with a serious amount of inspiration.
There were moments in 2018 where he might have seemed to be slowing down but he responded as he always does, finishins the season with a 26 disposal average.Β
A lot of what we do this year will be defined by our approach to the game and therefore my only expectation of Simmo is that he continues to lead by example, put the club first and help fast track our development.
It will be a sad day when he is no longer lining up in the navy blue.
What do you expect from Simmo in 2019?
Very excited to welcome Mitch to the club after 4 years at the Crows, including plenty of valuable experience in big games.
The back injury is a horrible way for him to begin his Carlton chapter but he will hopefully be on track for a round 1 debut.
The attention that he will attract will undoubtedly help the development of Charlie and Harry - which I believe will be the greatest value that Mitch will provide to the group.
If he were to play as a permanent forward, I believe he's capable of a 40 goal season but I'm yet to be convinced that this will be his role for the entire year.
Ultimately he's a much needed bigger body who is buzzing to be a part of our great club and I'm very excited to see the Governor take flight.
What do you think?
I was pleasantly surprised with how many games Lochie was able to play in 2018.
The experience he gained will be worth it's weight in gold over the next important years of his development as we look to fast-track our young crop to 100 games and beyond.
The lightly framed midfielder showed his ability to win the ball in space and that will be vital for our offensive spread in 2019.
He looks set to line up in round 1 and with that, he puts himself in the best position to keep that spot for the entire year.
Anything close to 20 possessions a game would be a great return for Lochie and along with Paddy Dow, adding a layer of running power to his game.
What do you think?
13 games in yet another injury-plagued season for the former skipper.
With the captaincy (and extra scrutiny) relinquished, I can truly see Murph having a great year for the club.
Our extra layer of midfield depth will hopefully allow for a more suitable role whereby he should find himself in positions to utilise his running power and skill by foot.
I'm excited to have the former AFL MVP back at full fitness and enjoying his footy again.
His decision to stay at the club and set the example for our younger players with respect to staying loyal in the ever-growing free market model is something that should be appreciated by all of our supporters.
What do you expect from Murph in 2019?
22 games from "the Cowboy" in 2018 was a great effort.
He's a player that seems to play in bursts and we'll be looking to a much more consistent player this season.
Keeping in mind he is still only 20 years of age, there is plenty of time for Samo to achieve his potential.
What kind of impact do you think he will have in 2019?
After another injury interrupted season, we are hoping that Kreuze can have a clean run of health.
Unfortunately it was announced today that he would be undergoing a knee procedure that will keep him out of action for approximately 4 weeks, in what is yet another setback.
It's hard to put expectations on the big man. We know how important he is to our club as a player and person.
For me it's just about getting him healthy and as close to 100% as possible.
What do you think?
Entering his 4th season, Jacob has endured plenty of tough lessons with his AFL career.
I think this is the year he starts to put it all together and find his place in the league.
What do you think?
The Fev will always remain in our hearts.Β
What were your favourite memories of the legend?
Just over a month away from the second instalment of AFLX
Who do you want to see feature this year?
My current lineup for round 1
No doubt this will change as the pre-season continues so look at it as a starting point.
Would you have any changes to this side?
With plenty of young players comes plenty of supercoach gold.
Who will earn you the quick cash and who will be a keeper?
Let me know what you think !
In 2017 I left my life as a lawyer behind to pursue my passion. It was the scariest thing I have ever done. If you feel stuck in your career and think you want something else but are unsure of how to get there, this episode is for you
The long awaited draft has come and gone - with the Blues finally taking Sam Walsh with our first pick. How did the rest of the draft play out?
An update on my Istanbul trip and what weβre doing working with Turkish football giant Fenerbahce.
Very excited to have former premiership teammate Eray Saban on the show to talk all things sport and life.
Make sure you check out the
The final instalment!
Here is your Pacific Division preview with Chris Bateman
- Los Angeles Lakers
- Los Angeles Clippers
- Phoenix Suns
- Golden State Warriors
- Sacramento Kings
Chris Bateman and I tackle the Northwest Division - Denver - Minnesota - Oklahoma City - Portland - Utah
Chris Bateman and I begin the Western Conference with the Southwest Division:
- Dallas
- Houston
- Memphis
- New Orleans
- San Antonio
Chris Bateman joins me to wrap up the East - Atlanta - Charlotte - Miami - Orlando - Washington
Chris Bateman joins the show to preview the Central Division: Chicago Cleveland Detroit Milwaukee Indiana
Chris Bateman joins the show to preview the Atlantic Division: Boston Brooklyn New York Philadelphia Toronto
Fellow Mill Park boy Timmy Totevski shares his journey from budding footy player to Business owner.
Make sure you check him out here: instagram.com/bodylabfc bodylabfc.com
A very excited James Williamson shares his thoughts on the incredible weekend that was.
Chris Bateman, co-founder of Bare Bros joins the show to talk all things sport.
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Luke joins the show to talk about what's happening in his world, including the launch of his new business LDV Online.
Head to Instagram.com/ldv_onlineprogramming/ for more information
Michael Greenberg joins the show to interview me for his research project and we end up connecting about the Gunners.
Great fight shown by the boys today but it just wasn't enough.
Plenty to be excited about as we enter this upcoming off-season.
All time great Mike joins the podcast to give us an incredible insight into the upcoming draft.
Alex Caiafa joins me to talk all things sport and to give you a look into the future of the podcast.
All time great Benny Dunn joins the podcast to talk Collingwood ahead of the round 14 matchup.
Moving on quickly to our bigtime matchup against the pies in what will hopefully be an intense game
I spent the week in Shanghai with Port Adelaide, as a team fixer.
They're a great club, and here I share my thoughts on my experience.
Moving on pretty quickly from the Melbourne debacle, here's my preview for our round 10 matchup against the Cats
Stefan joins the podcast for the first time to share his thoughts on our loss to the Dees
Hard one to record after such a poor display from our boys.
Here's my review of every player
Only the one change for this week's matchup against the Dees.
Here is my preview for each player
The show must go on!
As much as we'd love to continue enjoying the Essendon win, it's time to move on and build our form.
Alex was good enough to join me to share his thoughts on his bombers and how the blues are tracking
I'm excited about this week. The arch nemesis Essendon.
Nothing would be better than putting the final nail into their season.
More bad news with Charlie Curnow and Caleb Marchbank both hurting their ankles at training.
On the plus side, we welcome back Kreuzer.
Our first experience playing against Bryce Gibbs.
Fingers crossed that the boys rally together for a strong performance away from home.
A full review of Carlton champion Bryce Gibbs.
From a baby face youngster, to long haired tough inside midfielder, Bryce will always be welcome amongst the Carlton Football Club.
Ryan Locklan joins the podcast to share his thoughts on the Blues. He also watched the Northern Blues and has a few suggestions for next week.
We've rectified the effort, can we translate it into a win against the dogs? Here's my preview
Thomastown Football Club great Joe Fiore joins the podcast to share his thoughts on the blues
It's been a horrid start to 2018, and the Eagles are coming to visit us at the MCG in what looks to be another uphill battle.
Here's my preview.
Here's my review with player ratings on a night that we need to put behind us fairly quickly.
I welcome special guest Nathan Rothschild to share his thoughts on the Collingwood result.
It's the big one. Collingwood. We know what's at stake.
Here's my preview, featuring James Williamson.
Unfortunately the Blues were beaten by the reigning premiers. We were gallant in defeat and I believe there are certainly plenty of positives to build off this performance.
The very first episode of Blue Abroad!
Join me as I preview our list ahead of the 2018 AFL season