There is a real sense of urgency at Princes Park following yet another disappointing season.
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: Adam Cerra (Fremantle), George Hewett (Sydney Swans), Lewis Young (Western Bulldogs), Jesse Motlop, Domanic Akuei.
Outs: Michael Gibbons (Delisted), Sam Ramsey (Delisted), Liam Jones (retired), Eddie Betts (Retired), Marc Murphy (Retired), Levi Casboult (retired), Sam Petrevski-Seton (West Coast Eagles).
Prediction
With new additions over the off-season and another year under their young players' belts, the Blues should be able to climb the ladder in 2022.
With their new-look midfield adding some much-needed grunt, all while their youngsters continue to mature and improve, it's expected that there should be a boost in the side's performance. Additionally, the Blues may end up surprising quite a few with their new toughness and edginess.
Predicted Position: 8th
