When Carlton elected to trade its pick 11 for Brock Mclean in the 2009 Trade Week, many football critics raised their eyebrows at what they believed was a high price for a footballer who has never reached his full potential. After a year on the Carlton list, many of these critics would feel vindicated after Mclean only managed 6 games during the 2010 season.
On the surface, Mclean has many limitations as a player. Foot-speed, injuries and the tendency to go missing in games are the obvious deficiencies. He will be 25 heading into the 2011 season, so it would be an easy assumption to make that his major development as a player is already behind him.
However, looking deeper into Carlton’s list, it’s easy to understand why they were so keen to obtain his services. You need not look any further than the reigning premiers Collingwood and the value they gained from Luke Ball.
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However, looking deeper into Carlton’s list, it’s easy to understand why they were so keen to obtain his services. You need not look any further than the reigning premiers Collingwood and the value they gained from Luke Ball.
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