IT'S BEEN a big week.
The return to pre-season training means a glorious end to the AFL off-season, albeit a little bit later to what the Blues are used to.
If you missed anything coming out of IKON Park this week, this is your one-stop shop.
The first of many press conferences from an "energised" AFL Senior Coach, which we love
The first of many big hits from pre-season training videos
The first of many Bohemian Rhapsody references
Newbies in the house
New kids on the park 🤓
— Carlton FC (@CarltonFC) November 27, 2023
See the full gallery below 👇
New numbers in the house, too
And this is how two of them feel about it
And this is how Sticks feels about it
"I gave him a call. I hadn't spoken to him before, but it was nice talking to him."
— Carlton FC (@CarltonFC) November 27, 2023
Sticks, Dutchy. United by the Navy Blue No.4 💙
And this is how 'Dutchy' feels about it, thanks to the returning Summer Sessions podcast
Pre-season plans and pasta sauce aplenty in the latest People's Presser
The first of many pre-season galleries, courtesy of Jonathan Di Maggio
Happy Zaccy is the best Zaccy
Steadily building.
— Carlton FC (@CarltonFC) November 29, 2023
Warms the Navy Blue heart to see Zaccy out there with a smile on his face ☺️ https://t.co/RjiVdMBQt6 pic.twitter.com/fn7f44yaIy
The top comment of this video is "keep the training videos coming please Blues Social", so I guess we have to
What's driving the Blues this summer, other than a Hyundai wink wink nudge nudge
"There’s a strong alignment amongst the group, the coaches and the supporters as well."
— Carlton FC (@CarltonFC) November 30, 2023
The greatest competition comes from within: 🆘 speaks on what's defining our return to pre-season.
The first of many unashamed hunts for Instagram likes
What a beautiful place to be with friends. Dobby is happy to be with his friends.
"Him and ‘Walshy’ are definitely the two hardest trainers at the club. You take so much from that . . . me and 'H' are really close."
— Carlton FC (@CarltonFC) December 1, 2023
Harry Lemmey doesn't have to look far for inspiration at IKON Park.
In our first Friday Feature, he speaks on his mentorship with Harry McKay.
Meow
𝐖𝐨𝐨𝐟. pic.twitter.com/HXMusZ3j27
— Carlton FC (@CarltonFC) December 2, 2023
More training highlights, because you all asked so nicely
And if you'd like to join us, we'd love to see you on 16 December
- 1864 Café and Eatery and The Carlton Shop open from 8:30am
— Carlton FC (@CarltonFC) November 30, 2023
- Open training from 9:00am
- Barkly Smokehouse cooking up a storm
Where else would you rather be on Saturday 16 December? 🤷♀️
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