Senior 26. Nick Haynes

[FitzroyBlueBagger]

Welcome Nick
In his prime one of the best defenders in the league, his experience and knowledge should be a big asset for our defenders particularly our younger ones…

 

[bigm386]

Nice to see he signed for one year and not two.

Suggests he is coming over to actually try play games and not just extend his career.

Welcome.

 

[carlton_99]

Happy with the pick-up. Hopefully stays fit and provides us another reliable option down back

 

[Orange crush]

Good luck to Nick …. A nice pick up if only as a break glass in emergency

 

[BIuebagger]

Welcome Nick! Happy with this roll of the dice. One year deal, experienced, probably low cost, and can provide some great traits for our backline if he gets picked. More depth/backup signing id say.

The gastric stuff that he went through sounds terrible, I hope if he’s got a year or two left he can find some form of yesteryear and surprise some. Dogs were after him year after year at one point, when he was on top of his game.
Looking forward to seeing him in navy blue.

 

[norway blue]

Congratulations Nick. Play well mate.


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[CrippaTheGoat9]

Official

 

[Funk]

from Austin:

“durability is a key asset we are really looking to add to our playing list during the off-season”

Best news I’ve heard from Blues all year………………………

 

[Juddrockz]

Welcome to the Blues,Nick. Hope you and your family enjoy your time with the CFC

 

[Aphrodite]

Highlights anyone …

 

[Jimmae]

didnt play much this year, has he been injured ?

17 games at both levels. Fared better than I'd realised, with some absolutely commanding VFL performances.

Can definitely help us for a year or two, unlike every other defensive tall signing we've made over the last 4-6 years.

 

[ferrisb]

from Austin:

“durability is a key asset we are really looking to add to our playing list during the off-season”

Best news I’ve heard from Blues all year………………………

Funk: Nick, what are you looking for in players?
Austin: Er, Dur...... ablity!

 

[james Dean]

5 years ago this would have been epic.

Don't think he is best 22 next year but I guess he's more reliable than Marchbank.

 

[agro]

If he can play 4 games in a row at both AFL/VFL level - we are way in front

 

[Ald Gardiner]

Did he lose his back spot at GWS due to lack of continuity with injuries or was he surpassed by others?

Don’t follow GWS closely enough

 

[Ald Gardiner]

Zorco is 34, gives me hope for this old codger..

 

[Chism]

Bang for bucks this is a no brainer and welcome Nick.

 

[jimsta10]

Please make a warm welcome for the Janitor...

 

[BlueTongue]

Highlights anyone …

This is an Awesome highlight reel.
Gutsy marking and great disposal.

Looking forward to seeing Nick in the Navy.

 

[Funk]

The is an Awesome highlight reel.
Gutsy marking and great disposal.

Looking forward to seeing Nick in the Navy.

Everyone looks better in Navy Blue………………….

 

[jj1978]

5 years ago this would have been epic.

Don't think he is best 22 next year but I guess he's more reliable than Marchbank.

The possum that’s been run over down the street sadly is more reliable than Marchbank.

 

[BlueTongue]

5 years ago this would have been epic.

Don't think he is best 22 next year but I guess he's more reliable than Marchbank.

If he can get on the park, his disposal and game sense alone will be worth it.
He won't need 30 disposals to have an impact. Half that will still make a difference to our backline.

 

[Prem17]

Congratulations Nick on being the 10th member of the almighty 2015 GWS Giants to join Carlton.

With Adam Tomlinson looking for a new home and Dylan Shiel potentially excess at Essendon, could we make it a dirty dozen? The sky id the limit here...

Shiel could be Austin's 2024 F3 special? Lol

 

[Prem17]

Welcome aboard Nick.

Seems most are underrating him but this has a touch of Geelong to it.
Obviously the medical team are confident in getting him right.
Quality footballers don't lose their ability.

 

[Doro]

Welcome Nick. A chance for a strong finish to the career and a bit of an intro to coaching. Hope the legs have a few miles left yet..