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).

 

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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:ย 8th

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 18: Paddy Dow of the Blues celebrates a goal with Levi Casboult during the 2021 AFL Round 01 match between the Richmond Tigers and the Carlton Blues at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on March 18, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)
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