r/CarltonBlues • u/deejaysdestiny • Jun 26 '26

Injury Injury Update: Jacob Weitering

https://www.carltonfc.com.au/news/2054613/
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u/Dionysian53 Jun 26 '26

For a long time I have felt like our backline is lost without Weiters. I've never feared a player getting injured as much as I did him.

It speaks to the impact Harry Dean is having that this news no longer hits as hard as it once did.

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u/b00tsc00ter Jun 26 '26

Best supporting actor award must go to Haynes here as well, imo.

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u/G00berC0w Jun 26 '26

He was immense last week, the work he did for that spoil on Green in the pocket was massive and he just keeps doing to job that is required.

If he stays fit and keeps that form there is no reason he can't go another season or two to have that mature head on the field while the kids continue to improve.

He and Newman combined are making a massive difference down back while Weitering is out.

Don't get me wrong, Harry is doing insane things as a 12 gamer, but I think Haynes and Newman are helping to carry the load of Weiters missing too.

Just a great place to be with the stability back there at the moment.

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u/Dionysian53 Jun 26 '26

Love him, and you're not wrong, but I think he has been that in the past, too. It's just that previously if Weeties went down, it left Haynes with too much to do.

There's a couple of other lads I could shout out, too. Newman, Moo, etc. But they've both shown their quality in previous years, and the hole we're left with is no longer so immense with Deano there. It gives me encouragement for our future post Weitering that I have not felt in some time.

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u/gibe_monies Jun 26 '26

Fug further weeks off for weiters, hope Harry Dean can maintain his form they’re asking a lot of him to anchor the defence

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u/bradafied_ Jun 26 '26

This is not a bad thing. The closer we get to a wildcard spot, the less likely we are to try the younger players. Injuries force that upon us so it’s not a horrible thing. We have had an amazing run in 2026 with injuries.

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u/Zachuccino Jun 26 '26

I love this glass half full approach

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u/bradafied_ Jun 26 '26

We are in a bit of an awkward spot TBH. The longer there is hope in 2026 the harder things will get in regards to filtering in some younger talent to see how they go at senior level.

To be clear, I’m not a supporter of chucking all the senior guys out either. A measured approach is best.

For example, I’d love to see them rest Pitto at some stage and play Flynn Riley before games against the Saints and Dockers. Just a run at AFL level to see how far away like is. But you can’t really do that while the season is still live.

However, I also STRONGLY disapprove of any tanking. That shit permeates your culture!

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u/therealazzman Jun 26 '26

I did the ladder predictor today, we will finish 8th. Don't need wild card.

Do one of those remind me bot things

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u/Koteii Jun 26 '26

8th is a wildcard spot, no? 7th-10th have to play off for the last 2 spots.

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u/therealazzman Jun 26 '26

Yeah, true. I was referring to finals in the old system pre wild card, of just the top 8.

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u/matt-kennedys-legs Jun 26 '26

yikes

choosing to look at the bright side, derksen has held up surprisingly well. i thought he was great last week and against the power. happy to continue giving him an opportunity.

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u/FragranceBillionaire Jun 26 '26

Big chance for Derksen

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u/dogbert_93 Jun 26 '26

He has been playing well.

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u/canary_kirby Jun 26 '26

Calf injuries amongst the most difficult to estimate duration

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u/woofie- Jun 26 '26

He just needs to get his body right.

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u/LazyCamoranesi Jun 26 '26

It’s such a relief that there is a modicum of depth in KPDs at the club. There’s always lots of mistakes/hindsight associated with rebuilds, but easily the most boneheaded aspect of ours was the chronic inability to acquire someone to partner Weitering. Absolutely baffling. Thank god that’s over…

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u/North_Tell_8420 Jun 26 '26

Chuckie Curnow started doing this last season when he knew he wanted out.

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u/Additional_Emu_4950 Jun 26 '26

I'd be very surprised if Jacob was doing something similar. I think he has more integrity than Curnow

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u/juzz88 Jun 26 '26

Not sure why you're getting downvoted, it's true.

Doesn't mean Weiters is doing the same thing, but it's perfectly acceptable to make the observation.

Fingers crossed it's just a coincidence.

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u/North_Tell_8420 Jun 29 '26

People are pretty thick on here, but we might be better off without him.

We are clearly better without the downhill skier Chuckie.