Carlton Fullback Thornton Wants To Join Hawks
Carlton may have an extra draft pick early in the 2006 AFL Draft as Bret Thornton has said he wants to go to Hawthorn. For the Hawks to acquire Thornton they will need to send something acceptable back to Carlton. Max Bailey would fill a need at Carlton while the Hawks' first rounder, pick 6, could also be used to grab ruck prospect Matthew Leuenberger.
Thornton is still young but he has a lot of experience, as Carlton had little else in the backline Thornton had to play on all the star forwards. With Hawthorn he would have Croad, Roughead and others to assist him.
Carlton have Setanta O'hAilpin who is ready to play a key defensive position. Whitnall also can play down back and young Paul Bower will play more games in 2007 too. A couple of other options for talls in the backline are Fisher and O'Bryan. Fisher has the height to compete in the air, but he can't play on strong forwards. O'Bryan would be a solid defender on taller, slower forwards and would be an ideal player to take the kickouts for Carlton.
Carlton are still trying to retain Thornton but right now it looks like Hawthorn will be his team next season.
Thornton is still young but he has a lot of experience, as Carlton had little else in the backline Thornton had to play on all the star forwards. With Hawthorn he would have Croad, Roughead and others to assist him.
Carlton have Setanta O'hAilpin who is ready to play a key defensive position. Whitnall also can play down back and young Paul Bower will play more games in 2007 too. A couple of other options for talls in the backline are Fisher and O'Bryan. Fisher has the height to compete in the air, but he can't play on strong forwards. O'Bryan would be a solid defender on taller, slower forwards and would be an ideal player to take the kickouts for Carlton.
Carlton are still trying to retain Thornton but right now it looks like Hawthorn will be his team next season.
