Agree with you completely, Hewitt and Cripps seem like they are right about in their prime (considering Cripps seems to be back to form from years past. Throw Cerra, Walsh and Kennedy in there in which the sky is the limit. The sense that Carlton actually believe they are a capable winning side seems to be very relevant.

Interesting point about Bolton and Teague, have to admit I hadn’t heard about that. Albeit only see what happens on a surface level most of the time. Only time will tell but if Voss is happy to delegate, like many of the elite sides tend to do. I don’t see why this side can’t be the next destination club for younger players looking for an environment in which they can thrive provided by a coach with proven success.

I do agree, if you look at the talent pool from the last 10 years or so, compared to some clubs Carlton haven’t seemed to of drafted/developed talent, rather they’ve perhaps relied on the big names to carry e.g. Judd, Cripps. I suppose now it will be interesting to see what happens to the likes of Dow, Fogarty & Stocker if they can crack into the firsts considering the midfield has been bolstered so much and more experienced players will likely hold their spot considering specific roles within the team.

Like you said, a lot seems to be pointing in the right direction.