The Blues have taken five key position players in addition to promoted rookies David Ellard, Jeff Garlett and Simon White.
Selection 18 - Matthew Watson
Former club: Calder Cannons / Pascoe Vale
DOB: 16/07/1992
Height: 195cm
Weight: 102kg
Position: Defender
CFC TV: Matthew Watson Highlights
Left-footed tall defender with impressive marking ability and a tremendous ability to win the ball. Amazing endurance keeps him going for the entire match. Played well in the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, earning All-Australian honours and averaging 19 disposals and five marks per game.
Selection 34 - Patrick McCarthy
Former club: Glenelg / Plympton
DOB: 11/03/1992
Height: 196cm
Weight: 84kg
Position: Defender
CFC TV: Patrick McCarthy Highlights
Aggressive tall defender who can go forward in a pinch. Above-average speed for a man of his size coupled with an ability to take a strong grab led him to All-Australian under-18 honours this year. Averaged 17 disposals at 70 per cent efficiency during the 2010 NAB AFL U18 Championships. He is a neat disposer of the ball and provides good rebound from defence.
Selection 42 - Luke Mitchell
Former Club: Calder Cannons / St Bernards
DOB: 28/02/1992
Height: 198cm
Weight: 94kg
Position: Forward
Very tall forward who can earn possessions. He is dangerous around goals and presents well on the lead. Missed the 2010 NAB AFL U18 Championships due to shoulder surgery.
Selection 67 - Andrew McInnes
Former club: Dandenong Stingrays / Devon Meadows
DOB: 20/03/1992
Height: 191cm
Weight: 86kg
Position: Defender
CFC TV: Andrew McInnes highlights
Quick and strong medium-sized defender who can play on smalls or talls. Was a Vic Country U18 representative in 2010 where he averaged 11 disposals at 91 per cent efficiency in his three matches. Shows great discipline in the backline.
Selection 70 - Nick Duigan
Recruited From: Pembroke College / Norwood
DOB: 7th September 1984
Height: 186cm
Weight: 85kg
Position: Defender
At times dogged with injury in his years at Norwood, Nick was one of the first players selected in Norwood's league side where he provides rebound from defence, is a strong reliable overhead mark, demonstrates good decision making skills and is always offering his voice for encouragement and instruction. Nick has just turned 26.
Promoted Rookies - David Ellard, Jeff Garlett and Simon White have also been formally elevated to the senior list.
