Autopsy Rd 14 Carlton vs Bulldogs Post Match Discussion

[95blues]

Hendo competed well. Constantly 2 v 1 and the ball movement into our forward line was horrendous.

It is and always has been. But he DOES drop an awful lot that he shouldn't. Definitely not a contested type guy unfortunately.

 

[Bemoreboyddog]

Thanks for a tough and scrappy but hard fought game guys. Both teams weren't the best tonight, umpires weren't good for either side.

Wish you all the best for the year ahead. You've got some talented players to build around.

 

[carlton2dabone]

I hate exaggeration like this.

11 disposals at 63.6%. Did a few nice things. In other words he did not stuff up every possession he had. You see what you want to see in order to release your frustration.

Yeah ok, I can accept that my frustration is making me exaggerate just how bad I suggested he played.

But seriously, too many times he had a free players and all he had to do was direct an easy kick or handball, yet he stuffed it up.

Now, frustration aside, if the doggies first gamer can come on and have 9 possies and a goal in a quarter, surely Boekie who was supposed to be AFL ready could execute simple kicks and handballs to team mates who are free and in prime position.

 

[The Old Dark Navy's]

On a brighter note ... Graham 26 disposals at 73.1% efficiency, 13 contested possessions, 8 clearances, 5 tackles.

Surely the rising star nomination is coming his way this week.

 

[mike ockerts]

Been said already by a few, just didn't take our chances, hope Crippa is ok

 

[BM123]

Not a terrible result considering the team that was fielded... would like them to keep Boeky in the side for the rest of the year.

He just needs to get used to the pace of the game

This. The fact that tonight showed how badly we need more midfield run helps his case as well.

Graham's showing the value of getting some continuity into kids.

 

[T2B_]

We know Bell can lack polish too but I thought he showed more skill tonight than Curnow. Has seriously improved there actually.

 

[BM123]

On a brighter note ... Graham 26 disposals at 73.1% efficiency, 13 contested possessions, 8 clearances, 5 tackles.

Surely the rising star nomination is coming his way this week.

Getting better every week.

 

[Big Sim]

Well there is three hours of my life I will never get back. The most frustrating game to watch I have endured for a long time.

Positives were we only lost by a couple of kicks and that was after four posters and some keystone cops moments on the forward 50 you could only laugh at. Plus we out tackled them and had periods of complete dominance. But in the end we ran out of legs and were always short on class and experience so it was a pretty good effort all up. Bottom line is that Gibbs, Doc, Menzel, Carrots and Walker would have made a real difference.

Negatives were our decision making and skills, especially going inside 50. Appalling.

Tuohy played his best game for years if not ever. Murphy continues to lead from the front, Yarran's skills were generally sublime, Holman is showing a bit, graham belongs now, Bucks was good, so was Simmo and Jamison had a good return.

Army was just too goal hungry tonight and cost us a few goals because of it.

I was looking forward to seeing Boeky play but I am still waiting. Did SFA. A worry.

Please move Hendo back.

Anyhow, with Suns back in business and a tough run home we are now in the frame for the spoon again.

 

[95blues]

Yeah ok, I can accept that my frustration is making me exaggerate just how bad I suggested he played.

But seriously, too many times he had a free players and all he had to do was direct an easy kick or handball, yet he stuffed it up.

Now, frustration aside, if the doggies first gamer can come on and have 9 possies and a goal in a quarter, surely Boekie who was supposed to be AFL ready could execute simple kicks and handballs to team mates who are free and in prime position.

Agree with this.

10/11 were uncontested. Missed very simple options.

 

[BM123]

We know Bell can lack polish too but I thought he showed more skill tonight than Curnow. Has seriously improved there actually.

His hand balling in close was a lot better.

I still prefer Bell on the wing or HF though.

 

[The Old Dark Navy's]

Yeah ok, I can accept that my frustration is making me exaggerate just how bad I suggested he played.

But seriously, too many times he had a free players and all he had to do was direct an easy kick or handball, yet he stuffed it up.

Now, frustration aside, if the doggies first gamer can come on and have 9 possies and a goal in a quarter, surely Boekie who was supposed to be AFL ready could execute simple kicks and handballs to team mates who are free and in prime position.

Carlton weren't working hard and presenting well tonight. They kept each other guessing a lot because the options weren't there. He held the ball too long on a couple of occasions, got caught trying to cut inside and break the line but I don't mind that. I'm not sure this is a good game to judge any of the young guys on. Holman struggled, Johnson struggled a lot, Whiley struggled the most.

 

[AB_Blue]

On a brighter note ... Graham 26 disposals at 73.1% efficiency, 13 contested possessions, 8 clearances, 5 tackles.

Surely the rising star nomination is coming his way this week.

A couple of his 30-40 meter passes made Yarrans disposal look like Tutts.

I'm absolutely wrapped for him.

 

[T2B_]

On a brighter note ... Graham 26 disposals at 73.1% efficiency, 13 contested possessions, 8 clearances, 5 tackles.

Surely the rising star nomination is coming his way this week.

Wow, that's seriously impressive.

I didn't have him pegged as a contested possession and clearance racking up kind of guy, but he's certainly showing what he can do.

 

[Jay23]

What happened to Dre?? Was at the game but didnt see anything??

 

[95blues]

Surprised at how slow Boek accelerates. Moves well on the fly though.

 

[BM123]

Carazzo and Gibbs back against Richmond

 

[prisoner777]

Thought once again Murphy battled on as hard as he could. He doesn't really do too much wrong lately. Had to do way to much heavy lifting tonight with such a young and light midfield around him. Didn't help having Cripps missing for patches with his soreness.

IMO Murphs needs to stand up as captain and show some flashes of brilliance rather than just accumulating touches. He needs to lead by example and influence the game. I like that he is getting more involved but his involvement seems to be more quantitative than qualitative.

 

[Jabba73]

8 free kicks for an entire game? Is that right?

 

[95blues]

IMO Murphs needs to stand up as captain and show some flashes of brilliance rather than just accumulating touches. He needs to lead by example and influence the game. I like that he is getting more involved but his involvement seems to be more quantitative than qualitative.

Really seems to be focussing a lot on not being an in and under type guy.

 

[prisoner777]

Carazzo and Gibbs back against Richmond

Let's hope they have a big impact.

 

[Chasing 17]

I'm confident we would've won that game with Gibbs, Docherty, Menzel and Rowe in the side. Dogs have played a lot better against other teams this year, bit of an odd one tonight.

This will upset a few but it needs to be said. Boekhorst has no place playing AFL at the mome. SOS called it a bad pick and anyone that disagrees is wearing their Blues scarf too tight.

 

[mediumsizered]

If you can't kick, I don't want to see you in the team anymore.

Two weeks ago we kicked 17.8. That's football.

 

[berisha]

Does anyone know how Jaksch been playing in the seconds?

 

[prisoner777]

Really seems to be focussing a lot on not being an in and under type guy.

I agree but I feel his focus should be on leadership.