Blues give young duo new AFL deals
Nov 16, 2016 - 7:58 AM Carlton's Dylan Buckley and Nick Graham have another AFL season to prove themselves after the Blues gave them one-year contracts on Wednesday.Both players are coming off two-year deals, but neither was able to cement a senior berth in Brendon Bolton's first season at the helm.
Buckley, 23, and Graham, 22, played 11 and 12 games respectively for a Carlton team that finished 14th and will need to feature more regularly in 2017.
"Both Dylan and Nick have a strong work ethic and a continual desire to improve their game, which they've displayed since arriving at the club," Blues football boss Andrew McKay said.
"They're team players who are well respected around the club, and every time they run out in the navy blue jumper you know they're going to give their all."
Buckley, the son of Carlton triple-premiership player Jim Buckley, has played 38 games since arriving at the club via the 2011 draft.
Graham, a third-round pick in 2012, has made 28 senior appearances for the Blues.
Source: AAP
No one has shouted yet.
Be the first!
Be the first!
Related News
- Garlett 'way more settled' in Carlton digs Nov 29
- Injured Blues star Docherty to miss 2018 Nov 14
- Cripps backs Blues' call on Gibbs to Crows Nov 14
- Liddle the new Carlton CEO in AFL Nov 7
- Carlton confirm Lethlean on radar as CEO Oct 5
- Carlton boss Trigg resigns from AFL club Oct 5
- Carlton re-sign Dale Thomas in AFL Sep 22
- Jamison hits out at Carlton on marriage Sep 20
- Casboult sticking with AFL Blues Aug 31
- Blues sign Kreuzer, cull five others Aug 31
- Bruce to join Blues as right-hand AFL man Aug 22
- Blues teach some hard lessons in AFL win Aug 19