3. Off-season Grade

A

The Blues got their guys, they identified their targets and they went about getting them through the door. Zac Williams is a brilliant acquisition, he will add outside pace and polish to a midfield in need of it.

Adam Saad joined from arch-rivals Essendon and will provide more creativity which is something Carlton has been lacking, His run and drive have seen him become one of, if not the game's best small defender. He is a great ball user and can shut out the games best small forwards as well as launching attacks off half-back.

The Blues didn't invest in the draft as they have in the past, but what they did get seems to have filled some areas they were otherwise lacking in.

Corey Durdin looks like a real chance for round one in the small forward slot while Luke Parks has impressed in match simulation.

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 28: Corey Durdin of South Australia is tackled by Isaac Wareham (L) and Jay Rantall of Vic Country (R) during the AFL 2019 U18 Championships match between Vic Country and South Australia at GMHBA Stadium on June 28, 2019 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)