AS THE senior players ready themselves to officially return on Monday, there was no let-up for Carlton’s youngsters at Ikon Park this week.
Wonder if you missed any news coming out of Royal Parade? Wonder no more.
Gallery: November 12
We heard you like galleries.
— Carlton FC (@CarltonFC) November 12, 2019
So we put a gallery on our website to go with the other galleries so you can enjoy this newest gallery. #BoundByBlue
Week two of plenty. Carlton’s emerging group were put through their paces early in the week…
An 18th pre-season begins
View this post on InstagramWhen you just can't wait an extra week to start an 18th pre-season... #BoundByBlue
… as was the 325-gamer.
Stocker raring to go
“The biggest lesson I took away was that everyone has relatively similar ability.” Liam Stocker will take his learnings from his debut year into his first full pre-season.
Duo to train at Carlton
Josh Deluca and Lukas Webb will train with Carlton in the lead-up to the upcoming drafts. #BoundByBlue
— Carlton FC (@CarltonFC) November 12, 2019
It was announced earlier in the week that Josh Deluca and former Western Bulldog Lukas Webb will train with Carlton in the lead-up to the respective drafts.
Docherty: I’m more confident in my knee
“We’re taking out as much risk as we can before playing practice games and getting ready for the season.”
— Carlton FC (@CarltonFC) November 12, 2019
All eyes on Round 1. Sam Docherty details his trip to Philadelphia.#BoundByBlue
Detailing his off-season trip to Philadelphia, Sam Docherty is full of optimism leading into 2020.
Oh captains my captains
It was a special sight seeing Docherty, along with co-captain Patrick Cripps, out on the track on Wednesday.
Fair enough, Eddie
As casual as you like, Eduardo.
— Carlton FC (@CarltonFC) November 13, 2019
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Yep, he's home.
Gallery: November 13
Officially, the senior boys are due back next Monday.
— Carlton FC (@CarltonFC) November 13, 2019
But Ikon Park was distinctly more crowded earlier today. #BoundByBlue
The duo wasn’t alone: a number of experienced heads were back early.
Gibbons enters new territory
Ikon Park > Downer Oval. It’s a pre-season with a difference for Michael Gibbons.
What Newnes will bring to the Blues
After his first training session at his new club, we look at what the New-nes recruit can bring in Navy Blue.
The Dominator’s Courageous Conversation
For over a decade, we were used to The Dominator winning contest after contest. But when the final siren sounded on his career, there was one battle he couldn't win.
— Carlton FC (@CarltonFC) November 14, 2019
This is Wayne Johnston's Courageous Conversation, presented by @MovemberAus.#BoundByBlue #Movember
A discussion, a conversation which need to be heard.
Silvagnis get it done
There's only one thing better than a Silvagni trick shot from behind the paint: two Silvagnis.
Good to see you, Marchy
View this post on Instagram@calebmarchbank without the neck brace. You love to see it. #BoundByBlue
Gallery: November 15
We better go for one more training gallery, just to be safe.
Academy rewards: Betts’ off-field influence
Homecoming hero Eddie Betts’ impact will be both on and off the field in 2020, working with the Carlton Academy.
The Casboult conundrum: Where does Levi play?
“We know that with Casboult’s game as a forward, his strength has always been in the air. We’ve seen that as a defender.”
— Carlton FC (@CarltonFC) November 16, 2019
We were spoilt for choice with Levi in the season just gone - where will he play his footy in 2020?#BoundByBlue
After being spoilt for choice in 2019, where will we see Levi Casboult play his footy next season? The Data Game makes sense of it all.
Blues on break
New Blue bubs, European tours and more. But the break is over — pre-season is back for all tomorrow…
