THE defenders had their time in the spotlight: this week, it was all about the midfielders.
And what a week it was.
You know that football is around the corner when match simulation heats up: here's all the AFL news which came out of Ikon Park last week.
Some Monday morning candy
Not bad, Newnesy. 🍭#BoundByBlue pic.twitter.com/bvgwfVCv2K
— Carlton FC (@CarltonFC) January 20, 2020
We're not sure it's the healthiest way to start the week, but we'll allow it.
Did someone say training gallery?
Carlton and ABBA?
It's 1977 all over again.
Cop a serve
Who's the Nick Kyrgios of the Carlton Football Club? Zac Fisher reveals all in the latest edition of Blues Banter.
Walsh takes over Twitter
The best of the Rising Star's Twitter takeover.
Just in case ABBA wasn't good enough
And then a hero comes along,
— Carlton FC (@CarltonFC) January 21, 2020
With the strength to carry on. #BoundByBlue
Finbar deserved some Mariah love.
Stuck in the middle with you
Strength in numbers. ✊
— Carlton FC (@CarltonFC) January 21, 2020
There's a variety of new faces rolling through our midfield group in pre-season. Assistant coach Brent Stanton provides a comprehensive update.#BoundByBlue
Which midfielders are tracking well so far in pre-season?
New ground for Kade?
Who knew that was possible.
The greatest tragedy there ever was
It's a dark day.
— Carlton FC (@CarltonFC) January 20, 2020
Eddie is no longer wearing the big shorts. 😔#BoundByBlue pic.twitter.com/ripwTgARuo
Order is restored... very quickly
"Why not?"
"One of the main bits of advice from ‘Crippa’ and ‘Walshy’ was to not really set any limits on what I want to achieve this year... That's the mindset I'm rolling with.”#BoundByBlue
— Carlton FC (@CarltonFC) January 22, 2020
Sam Philp is entering his debut season without any limitations.
This is going to be good
Insert the old cliche: the skipper is in career-best shape.
Look away now
This circle never ends. 🌀🥴#BoundByBlur pic.twitter.com/6XUveouFtg
— Carlton FC (@CarltonFC) January 23, 2020
Mids catch Murphy's eye
"A lot of our younger boys are starting to look like men. They're a lot fitter, a lot stronger."
— Carlton FC (@CarltonFC) January 23, 2020
The development of 🖐 midfield mates have caught the eye of @marcmurphy3. #BoundByBlue
The man knows a fair bit about emerging midfielders in Navy Blue.
Speaking of emerging midfielders...
Goooooooood Cunners! 👌#BoundByBlue pic.twitter.com/U1twojk8kJ
— Carlton FC (@CarltonFC) January 24, 2020
This. Many times. On repeat.
This is big
Match simulation AND a new website for The Carlton Shop? It doesn't get much better than this.
It's everything you never knew you needed
How long until Round 1?
Get 'em, 'Teaguey'
More midfield love
We can't wait to see some of our emerging midfielders light up the AFL season...
— Carlton FC (@CarltonFC) January 26, 2020
Especially when they're doing this on the track. 👇👌#BoundByBlue
The perfect way to sign off
