Liam Stocker

After being a part of draft history, Liam Stocker's time at the Blues has come to an end after the club announced that he would not be offered a new ...

[Tanner Bruhn](https://www.zerohanger.com/afl/players/tanner-bruhn/) looks likely to make his way to [Hawthorn](/afl/teams/hawthorn-hawks/), picking up Stocker as a delisted free agent would be an added bonus. [Tom Mitchell](https://www.zerohanger.com/afl/players/tom-mitchell/), there could be a midfield spot for Stocker at the Hawks. [Carlton](/afl/teams/carlton-blues/), the club famously swapped their future first-round pick for Pick 19 and [Adelaide](/afl/teams/adelaide-crows/)'s future first-round selection in order to jump in and secure Stocker - effectively becoming Pick 4 for Stocker and Pick 9.

Stocker, 22, is now looking for a second AFL club after four years at the Blues netted 28 games. He's faced his injury battles, including an ankle injury ...

people that follow the game far closer than I tell you he just can’t run at an AFL capacity, so he just can’t play midfield, he hasn’t been able to cement a spot in there,” Edmund continued. “Four years later, he’s managed only 28 AFL games and only six this year. “The bottom line is he’s just not quite good enough. “So he’s had to play behind the ball, where it has to be said his speed is still an issue, but also his ball use where it’s said to be fine at VFL level where there’s a bit more time and space, but at the top tier he can get caught out disposal-wise and the game just consumes him at AFL level. “The list boss at the time, Stephen Silvagni, said that he rated Liam Stocker the sixth best player in the pool. “Of course, the way that Liam Stocker was acquired really makes this a talkable topic,” he began on SEN’s Whateley.

Andy Maher and Josh Jenkins have reacted in shock to the news Carlton has delisted Liam Stocker. The Blues confirmed on Monday afternoon that Stocker and ...

So you invest your faith in those at the footy club.” “He’s played 28 games in four years, was among their very best on the weekend… he’s very good at what he does. “There are question marks around what sort of player he’s going to be. Stocker has gathered 25 touches in his last two VFL outings and has been consistently among the side’s best when he’s played in the reserves this year. The call will come as a surprise to many given Stocker was a first-round pick in 2018 and has endured an injury-interrupted start to his AFL career, managing just 28 games across four seasons.

Carlton has called time on the Liam Stocker era after only four seasons, delisting him alongside journeyman wingman Will Hayes on Monday.

“Although Will was only on the list for a short period of time, his efforts to earn a place in the side to play two games was a result of his work ethic. “Liam gave great effort during his four seasons here and while he was not able to solidify his place in the side this year, his capacity to continue to work hard was a testament to him,” Blues list manager Nick Austin said. They ended up offloading that future pick, which ended up being pick four (Lachie Ash) in 2019, to the Giants for selection No.6 (Fischer McAsey) and a 2020 first-round selection (Luke Pedlar). “He needs to work on his endurance, like a lot of players, to be honest, but he’s a fierce competitor and I think he’ll be a serious player down the track.” There was no clear path to midfield minutes at the Blues this year or into the future and he finished his career in navy blue with a meagre five disposals in the season-ending round 23 loss to Collingwood. Liam Stocker was instantly thrust into the spotlight after a draft-night trade between Carlton and Adelaide in 2018 but his Blues stint was short lived.

Carlton have cut ties with young defensive-midfielder Liam Stocker, while mid-season recruit Will Hayes has also been delisted by the club.

[Jack Newnes](https://www.zerohanger.com/afl/players/jack-newnes/), [Oscar McDonald](https://www.zerohanger.com/afl/players/oscar-mcdonald/) and [Luke Parks](https://www.zerohanger.com/afl/players/luke-parks/) last month. [Carlton](/afl/teams/carlton-blues/) through this year's Mid-Season Draft as the 22nd and last pick of the draft. [North ](/afl/teams/north-melbourne-kangaroos/) [Melbourne](/afl/teams/melbourne-demons/) and would play five games that season in a backline role. [Carlton](/afl/teams/carlton-blues/)'s rearguard across the coming seasons, however missed all of 2020 after deciding not to remain in the club's Queensland hub, instead returning to Victoria. [Adelaide](/afl/teams/adelaide-crows/) on the night of the count in what was a league first. [Carlton](/afl/teams/carlton-blues/) have cut ties with young defensive-midfielder [Liam Stocker](https://www.zerohanger.com/afl/players/liam-stocker/), while mid-season recruit [Will Hayes](https://www.zerohanger.com/afl/players/will-hayes/) has also been delisted by the club.

The Blues have finally conceded the controversial draft move back in 2018 hasn't worked out.

“Although Will was only on the list for a short period of time, his efforts to earn a place in the side to play two games was a result of his work ethic,” Austin said. “And while he was not able to solidify his place in the side this year, his capacity to continue to work hard was a testament to him.” Stream them all for free on “We thank both players for their contributions during their time at the club and wish them all the best for the future.” He left the club’s Queensland hub in 2020 for personal reasons and did not play a senior game that year. Stocker spoke up about his anxiety battles this year, talking about the panic attacks he has copped throughout his career in a video for Beyond Blue.

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