2017
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2017 Preview
What, oh what, would 2017 bring? A continued and relentless focus on the playing list through trading and drafting saw the list continued to be replenished, and let's be honest, improved. What could Bolton do with this list in 2017? Well, with his trademark positivity he set about pushing the boys ahead...
A big loss on a big stage in Round 1 put some reconsideration in the stables, before a close loss to finals aspirants Melbourne and a tight win against The Bombers saw us 1 and 2 to start the season. Two more losses, including a hard loss against Port had the naysayers out in force, before a close but enjoyable wins against Grand Finallists Sydney and Collingwood whetted our appetite for bigger things.
Over the next 6 weeks Carlton fans enjoyed a number of close games, from tight tussles with St Kilda, to a nail biting 1 point over the Giants, and to another win over the Gold Coast away. Turning for the home stretch at 5 and 8, the Blues were playing with a confidence that seemed infectious and the camaraderie was clear.
From there on a long run of losses changed the complexion of our season - but don't forget where we were at at the half way mark. 7 losses to Round 20 saw us fall to equal bottom of the ladder, including some close losses to top 8 aspirants and a horrific loss to bottom place Brisbane. As the Lions themselves gathered some form it looked like a wooden spoon was possible notwithstanding the effort and clear development in a range of players...
Until a stunning win against the Hawks provided some hope in the future, with form across youngsters, stalwarts and the continued rise of Liam Jones as a key defender. Despite a second half smashing against the Swans in the last game, the Blues would eke out enough positives from the year to provide some form of hope that our time in the bottom 4 would end in Season 2018.
People of 2017
Coach: Brendon Bolton
Assistant / Development Coaches: Neil Craig, John Barker, Tim Clarke, Shane Watson, Dale Amos, Mathew Capuano, Josh Fraser (Northern Blues & Development Coach)
Captain & John Nicholls Medallist: Marc Murphy
Leadership Group: Kade Simpson - vc; Dennis Armfield, Bryce Gibbs, Sam Docherty, Patrick Cripps, Ed Curnow
President: Mark LoGiudice
Leading Goalkicker: Levi Casboult
All Australian: Sam Docherty
Milestones
Debuts: Harrison Macreadie, Jarrod Pickett, Sam Petrevski-Seton, Tom Williamson, Zac Fisher, Cameron Polson, Harry McKay
Club Debuts: Caleb Marchbank, Billie Smedts, Rhys Palmer, Alex Silvagni
Rising Star Nominees: Caleb Marchbank, Sam Petrevski-Seton, David Cuningham, Jack Silvagni & Charlie Curnow
150 Games: Matthew Kreuzer
50 Games: Patrick Cripps
50 Games (AFL): Sam Kerridge, [[Lachie Plowman]
Retirements: Dennis Armfield, Daniel Gorringe, Matt Korcheck
Delistings: Liam Sumner, Kristian Jaksch, Andrew Gallucci, Dylan Buckley, Rhys Palmer, Ciaran Sheehan
Ladder
| Pos | Team | W | D | L | Pts | For | Agn | % |
| 1 | Adelaide | 15 | 1 | 6 | 62 | 2415 | 1776 | 136 |
| 2 | Geelong | 15 | 1 | 6 | 62 | 2134 | 1818 | 117.4 |
| 3 | Richmond | 15 | 0 | 7 | 60 | 1992 | 1684 | 118.3 |
| 4 | Greater Western Sydney | 14 | 2 | 6 | 60 | 2081 | 1812 | 114.8 |
| 5 | Port Adelaide | 14 | 0 | 8 | 56 | 2168 | 1671 | 129.7 |
| 6 | Sydney | 14 | 0 | 8 | 56 | 2093 | 1651 | 126.8 |
| 7 | Essendon | 12 | 0 | 10 | 48 | 2135 | 2004 | 106.5 |
| 8 | West Coast | 12 | 0 | 10 | 48 | 1964 | 1858 | 105.7 |
| 9 | Melbourne | 12 | 0 | 10 | 48 | 2035 | 1934 | 105.2 |
| 10 | Western Bulldogs | 11 | 0 | 11 | 44 | 1857 | 1913 | 97.1 |
| 11 | St Kilda | 11 | 0 | 11 | 44 | 1925 | 1986 | 96.9 |
| 12 | Hawthorn | 10 | 1 | 11 | 42 | 1864 | 2055 | 90.7 |
| 13 | Collingwood | 9 | 1 | 12 | 38 | 1944 | 1963 | 99 |
| 14 | Fremantle | 8 | 0 | 14 | 32 | 1607 | 2160 | 74.4 |
| 15 | North Melbourne | 6 | 0 | 16 | 24 | 1983 | 2264 | 87.6 |
| 16 | Carlton | 6 | 0 | 16 | 24 | 1594 | 2038 | 78.2 |
| 17 | Gold Coast | 6 | 0 | 16 | 24 | 1756 | 2311 | 76 |
| 18 | Brisbane Lions | 5 | 0 | 17 | 20 | 1877 | 2526 | 74.3 |
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Gallery
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2017 Carlton's First AFL Womens SquadImage courtesy of Carlton Media. -
2017 - Cameron Polson Bound by Blue.Image courtesy of Carlton Media. -
2017 Pre-season - Murphy burrows in.Image courtesy of Carlton Media. -
2017 - Brendon Bolton at pre-season training on the Gold Coast.Image courtesy of Carlton Media. -
2017 - Welcome Rhys Palmer.Image courtesy of Carlton Media. -
2017 - Sam Rowe & Lachie Plowman at Surfer's Paradise - pre-season.Image courtesy of Carlton Media. -
2017 Pre Season Billy Smedts & Bryce GibbsImage courtesy of Carlton Media. -
2017 Membership Card -
2017 - Ed Curnow & Kym LeBois at pre-season training.Image courtesy of Carlton Media. -
2017 - Carlton Leadership Group 2017.Left to right - Dennis Armfield, Bryce Gibbs, Sam Docherty, Marc Murphy (captain) Kade Simpson, Ed Curnow and Patrick Cripps. Image courtesy of Carlton Media. -
2017 - Chris Judd to join the Carlton Board (February 2017).In February 2017, the Carlton Football Club announced that Chris Judd would be joining the board at the end of the season, replacing Adrian Gleeson. Image courtesy of Carlton Media.. -
2017 - Young fans present Blues players with their 2017 guernseys.In February 2017, the Carlton Football Club held a Family Day at Princes Park, and some lucky youngsters were given the privilege of presenting players with their numbered guernseys. Image courtesy of Carlton Media.. -
2017 Carlton's 1947 Premiership Flag Returns To The Club.In March 2017, Carlton’s 1947 Premiership flag was returned to the club after going missing for some 25 years. It had lain undiscovered in a garden shed all that time, after being picked up in a laneway near Princes Park in 1990. Image courtesy of Carlton Media. -
2017 - A packed house at Carlton's 2017 season launch.Image courtesy of Carlton Media. -
2017 - Brendon Bolton at Carlton's 2017 season launch.Image courtesy of Carlton Media. -
2017 Pre Season Rhys Palmer Sends The Blues Forward.Image courtesy of Carlton Media. -
2017 Pre-season - Levi Casboult hunts the ball.Levi Casboult leads Melbourne ruckman Max Gawn to the ball during a JLT Community Series pre-season game. Image courtesy of Carlton Media. -
2017 Pre-season - Alex Silvagni marks.Image courtesy of AFL Media. -
2017 Pre-season - Jarrod Pickett gathers a loose ball.Image courtesy of AFL Media. -
2017 Rnd 3 - An ecstatic Samo in the Blues win over Essendon. 2017 Rnd 3 v Essendon Sam Petrevski-Seaton wearing the ""Blue-Out"" Guernsey Image: News Corp -
2017 Rnd 12 - Jack Silvagni vs GCS. 2017 Rnd 12 v Gold Coast Suns Jack Silvagni Herald - Sun June 18 News Corp image -
2017 David Parkin with Sam Docherty 2017 David Parkin with Sam Docherty Rnd 22 v Hawthorn at Etihad Stadium. Sam won the David Parkin Medal for the best player on the ground. AFL image -
2017 Rd 3 - Jack Silvagni v Essendon. 2017 Jack Silvagni Rnd 3 v Essendon Image: Michael Willson AFL media -
2017 RD 3 - Dale Thomas (39) & Jack Silvagni v Essendon. 2017 Dale Thomas (39) & Jack Silvagni Rnd 3 v Essendon Getty Image -
2017 - Future Blue Lochie O'Brien. -
2017 - Draftees Paddy Dow & Lochie O'Brien. -
2017 - Draftee Paddy Dow. -
2017 - Former Blue Fraser Murphy at VFA Club Geelong West Reunion. -
2017 - Obituary for former Blue Billy Barrott. -
2017 - Obituary for former Blue Bruce McMaster-Smith. -
2017 - Wayne Harmes article. -
2017 - Cam Polson in pre-season game. -
2017 Rd 12 - Sam Docherty. -
2017 - Carlton Indigenous guernsey. -
2017 - Pre-Season Game; Billie Smedts. -
2017 Rd 10 - Liam Sumner kicks the ball long. -
2017 Rd 15 - Liam Sumner marks under pressure. -
2017 Rd 1 - Harrison Macreadie shoots off a handball. -
2017 Rd 20 - Caleb Marchbank spoils opponnet. -
2017 Rd 10 - Alex Silvagni grimaces. -
2017 Rd 12 - Liam Sumner looks for a target. -
2017 Rd 12 - Alex Silvagni clashes with Cameron. -
2017 Rd 20 - An evasive Charlie Curnow. -
2017 Rd 16 - Marc Murphy.
