From Nick Duigan to Simon Minton-Connell – here are 10 Forgotten Favourites from Carlton
Everyone knows famous Carlton names like Brendan Fevola and Anthony Koutoufides, but what about others who have graced the Blues colours? Here are the Forgotten Favourites.
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Everyone knows famous Carlton names like Brendan Fevola and Anthony Koutoufides, but what about others who have graced the Blues colours? Here are the Forgotten Favourites.
Digby Morrell
Traded from North Melbourne for Corey McKernan
Games: 32 (2004-05)
After a three-year stint with the Kangaroos, Morrell moved across to the Blues in return for North favourite Corey McKernan.
Morrell was a regular of the Carlton side in 2004, playing 21 of 22 games but only played 11 in 2005 before he was delisted.
He went on to play with the Blues’ VFL affiliate during 2006 and 2007.
Nick Duigan
Pick 70 – 2010 National Draft
Games: 43 (2011-13)
A cult hero among the Carlton faithful for his inspirational performance in the 2013 elimination final, Duigan’s career was short but impressive.
He was drafted at 26 and played in 22 of the Blues’ games in 2011, including the elimination final win over Essendon and semi-final loss to West Coast.
After just 16 games in 2012, Duigan played a further five in 2013, highlighted by four majors in the win over Richmond.
Duigan retired after injuries cruelled him in the off-season.
Robbie Warnock
Traded from Fremantle with Pick 69 – 2008 National Draft for Picks 24 (Nick Suban), 56 (Ben Bucovaz) and 72 (Will Young (Adelaide))
Games: 67 (2010-15)
The trade negotiations between the Blues and Dockers to get Warnock over to Victoria were difficult, and the former ended up trading plenty to get the ruckman.
Warnock’s Carlton career was riddled by injuries and he only managed to play 67 games in his five years before he was delisted.
Greg Bentley
Pick 37 – 2008 Rookie Draft
Games: 5 (2009)
During the mid-2000s, Carlton had a smorgasbord of recycled players and Bentley was no different.
After 21 games with Port Adelaide, Bentley was delisted and then placed on the rookie list by the Blues.
He only went on to play five games with Carlton, with his best performance coming against Richmond where he picked up 11 touches, laid six tackles and booted a goal.
Cameron Cloke
Pick 9 – 2007 Pre-Season Draft
Games: 36 (2007-09)
A Collingwood father-son selection playing for Carlton? Well, it happened.
The 196cm-tall Cloke was delisted by the Magpies after just 21 games and the Blues swooped in the pre-season draft.
Yet, it wasn’t a pleasant time at the Blues for Cloke, playing just 36 games and he was most remembered for a training incident with Setanta O’hAilpin.
Jason Saddington
Traded from Sydney for Pick 52 – 2005 National Draft (Not utilized (Collingwood)).
Games: 20 (2006-08)
Another career riddled by injuries; Carlton traded in this former first round draft pick for Pick 52.
Saddington debuted for the Blues against the Swans, kicking a goal, but his time at Carlton was crippled with knee issues.
His best performance came in a loss to St Kilda where he picked up 24 touches and kicked a goal.
Adam Bentick
Pick 34 – 2004 Rookie Draft
Games: 68 (2004-08)
The Carlton midfielder took a couple of years to make his mark, with his breakthrough game coming in a 35-point win over Collingwood where he picked up 34 touches and three Brownlow Medal votes.
Bentick was a regular in the Carlton midfield up until 2008 and was delisted at the end of that season.
He also picked up a Brownlow Medal vote in an 82-point loss to North Melbourne.
Adam Hartlett
Pick 25 – 2004 National Draft
Games: 11 (2007-09)
The older brother of Port Adelaide star Hamish, Adam Hartlett’s AFL career was ruined by injuries.
He only managed 11 games in his three years at Carlton, but he achieved a dream at SANFL level where he helped junior side West Adelaide to the flag.
Luke Livingston
Pick 4 – 2000 National Draft
Games: 46 (2002-06)
A highly touted first-round pick who unfortunately didn’t live up to expectations.
Livingston played in just nine wins in his 46 games at Carlton as the Blues struggled throughout the mid-2000s.
Simon Minton-Connell
Pick 38 – 1986 National Draft
Games: 19 (1989-1991)
Minton-Connell is the ultimate ‘Forgotten Favourite’ and a regular in any obscure player discussion on social media.
He’s the nephew of legendary Hawthorn forward Peter Hudson, a former Tasmanian State of Origin representative and a member of the lucrative four-club crew.
He kicked 305 goals in just 112 games for Carlton, Sydney, Hawthorn and the Western Bulldogs.
After he retired, he kicked 100 goals in a season for the Aberfeldie Footy Club in the EDFL.