Carlton star Patrick Cripps at training on November 22, Jake Stringer in action in the elimination final. Picture: AFL Photos

IN TODAY'S AFL Daily, star journalists Nathan Schmook and Sarah Black dissect the lists of both the Blues and the Bombers, and look at what to expect from these teams in 2022.

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- Conservative recruiters: 'They're getting a bit spooked by all that action early in the draft'
- Carlton list summary: 'The Blues aren't quite as young as you'd expect from a developing side'
- Why they need to make finals now
- Bombers' list summary: The draft gun who's going to come in and have 'a big impact pretty quickly'
- 'There's some experience going out the door, but I don't think the Bombers are going to miss it too much'

In this episode ...

0:28 – Were recruiters being conservative this off-season?

2:58 – Carlton's lean draft run in recent years

4:33 – A look at the senior players leaving Ikon Park this summer

5:25 – The young gun who isn't going to be held back

7:32 – Essendon's list is taking shape

8:53 – The impact Ben Hobbs could have on the Bombers' midfield

10:32 – The players departing Essendon

11:42 – 'They've brought in a fair bit of pace'