The Draft will be held on the Gold Coast on Thursday night. Carlton fans can follow the event through the live draft tracker on carltonfc.com.au.
Carlton’s official website, carltonfc.com.au will also feature images and bios on all draftees; live chat throughout the event via Twitter and Facebook and live updates from the Gold Coast Convention Centre.
Carlton will have selection 18, 34, 42,67 & 70 at the Draft, the Club will use selection 85, 99 & 108 to selects promoted rookies David Ellard, Jeff Garlett and Simon White.
afl.com.au predicts Carlton’s Selections
18. CARLTON - Matthew Watson
Height: 195cm
Weight: 101kg
DOB: 16/07/92
Club: Calder Cannons (Vic)
Draft range: 15-30
The Blues have a glaring weakness in key defenders and Watson is the best-credentialled player in the draft to fill the breach. Unlike Michael Jamison, who struggles to get the ball, Watson is adept at winning the ball and kicking it 60 metres to position. He has a knack of beating the best opponents by nudging them out with his heavy frame.
34. CARLTON - Luke Parker
Height: 183cm
Weight: 81kg
DOB: 15/10/92
Club: Dandenong Stingrays (Vic)
Draft range: 20-35
Shared the Stingrays' captaincy with Mitch Hallahan. Inside midfielder who is selfless after winning the ball. Dishes out to running teammates. Capable of going forward and kicking goals himself. Considered to be in the top 10 at the start of the season, so it will be interesting to see just where he's taken.
42. CARLTON - Alex Fasolo
Height: 180cm
Weight: 80kg
DOB: 08/06/92
Club: East Fremantle (WA)
Draft range: 30-50
Carlton's premierships from 1979, 1981 and 1982 were built on extroverted personalities who lent the team a cocky, winning tone. Fasolo would complement that history just fine. He's a bouncy midfielder who's had an interrupted season with injury. WA scouts reckon he's got more upside than some prospects ahead of him. He would certainly lend some spirit to the dressing room.
67. CARLTON - Jamie Solly
Height: 190cm
Weight: 94kg
DOB: 27/07/92
Club: Port Adelaide Magpies (SA)
Draft range: 50-rookie
A leading forward who played well in patches in the national under-18 championships but at other times was unsighted. The Blues would be hoping that the injuries that frustrated him throughout 2010 contributed to his up-and-down form.
70. CARLTON - Andrew McInnes
Height: 191cm
Weight: 86kg
DOB: 20/03/92
Club: Dandenong Stingrays (Vic)
Draft range: 60-rookie
Disciplined defender who brings a high level of organisation to his game. Plays short and tall, and loves to run.
85. CARLTON - David Ellard (promoted rookie)
99. CARLTON - Jeff Garlett (promoted rookie)
108. CARLTON - Simon White (promoted rookie)
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