There is a real sense of urgency at Princes Park following yet another disappointing season.ย
Failing to make finals for the eighth year in a row, the pressure is mounting on both the playing group and those staff members who have somehow escaped the boot.
Following such a poor year, the Blues looked to the off-season to try and bolster their stocks.
Throughout this time, not only did the Blues replace David Teague with Michael Voss, but they also added Adam Cerra and George Hewett to the mix.
With Blues fans eager to see how their new-look team fares, Carlton will be one of the most intriguing teams in the competition with all rival fans watching with anticipation.
Off-Season Moves
Ins:ย Adam Cerraย (Fremantle),ย George Hewettย (Sydneyย Swans),ย Lewis Youngย (Western Bulldogs),ย Jesse Motlop, Domanic Akuei.
Outs:ย Michael Gibbonsย (Delisted), Sam Ramsey (Delisted),ย Liam Jonesย (retired),ย Eddie Bettsย (Retired),ย Marc Murphyย (Retired),ย Levi Casboultย (retired),ย Sam Petrevski-Setonย (West Coastย Eagles).
Star Player
There are three main options for this category: Sam Walsh, Jacob Weitering and Harry McKay.
Despite McKay winning the Coleman Medal last year and Weitering being one of the most valuable defenders in the game, Walsh still gets the nod due to his sensational 2021.
As mentioned earlier, Walsh finished fourth in the Brownlow, polling 30 votes, a total that would have won in many other years.
Throughout the season, the superstar averaged 29.8 touches, 4.5 tackles and 4.8 clearances a game, while often dealing with a tag.
His ability to get the hard ball and also hurt opposition teams on the spread with brilliant skill and decision-making makes him an extremely valuable asset for the Blues.
