Preview 2024 Rd 5 Carlton vs Adelaide Saturday April 13 4:35PM (AEST) @ Marvel Stadium

[Aphrodite]

Team is in …


Welcome back Walshy

Only 1 change:-


IN: Sam Walsh

18

Sam Walsh

Age

23

Ht

184cm

Wt

84kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

25.1

5star

K

13.5

5star

HB

11.6

5star

M

5.1

5star

T

3.2

5star

CL

3.4

5star

No current season stats available

D

26.2

5star

K

15.4

5star

HB

10.8

5star

M

6.0

5star

T

3.2

5star

CL

4.8

5star

OUT: Lachie Fogarty (suspension)

AFL team news: Walsh returns for 100th game

Sam Walsh will return for game No.100 this Saturday.

www.carltonfc.com.au

Round 5 team v Adelaide
Backs:	Brodie Kemp	Jacob Weitering	Nic Newman
Half-backs:	Adam Saad	Mitch McGovern	Zac Williams
Centreline:	Ollie Hollands	Patrick Cripps	Blake Acres
Half-forwards:	Elijah Hollands	Harry McKay	Matthew Kennedy
Forwards:	Orazio Fantasia	Charlie Curnow	Matthew Owies
Followers:	Tom De Koning	Adam Cerra	George Hewett
Interchange:	Jordan Boyd	Jack Carroll	Matthew Cottrell
	Corey Durdin	Sam Walsh
Emergencies:	Jaxon Binns	Lachlan Cowan	Marc Pittonet

#WALSH100

 

[Schoonerman]

Yeah, what exactly does Marchbank provide that means we'd play him ahead of Kemp?

Marchbank is a better spoiler perhaps, and that's it? Think Kemp intercepts just as well and despite the odd error is a faster decision maker and much better with ball in hand.

Kemp is also younger and more durable. If we want to build continuity he should be given every opportunity to build chemistry with Weiters and Gov.

I couldn’t agree more
Kemp is showing enormous potential and what do youngsters need with potential??
Not to be F around
They need continuity…
I reckon the lad will be a gun if we play our cards right
And yes….Chuck him up forward if the match warrants it at the time but no way does Marchy play before him
Crikey I feel for Marchy but he is made of balsa wood… I don’t think he offers much more than Kemp atm let alone looking into the future…

 

[ajb72]

I actually wouldn't mind Kemp spending time in the midfield.

 

[SOS Rules]

I couldn’t agree more
Kemp is showing enormous potential and what do youngsters need with potential??
Not to be F around
They need continuity…
I reckon the lad will be a gun if we play our cards right
And yes….Chuck him up forward if the match warrants it at the time but no way does Marchy play before him
Crikey I fee for Marchy but he is made of balsa wood… I don’t think he offers much more than Kemp atm let alone looking into the future…

Absolutely agree with you but Marchy always seems to be rushed back in as soon as he's available. Given that Brodie played well and shouldn't be dropped and Marchy seems quite likely to come back people are just spitballing as to where else Brodie could best serve the team. I think he has more flexibility to play multi positions than Marchy. Anyways, good problems to have.

 

[Zlatan]

We’re running on fumes in the third/small forward position with Martin, JSOS, Motlop, Elijah, Fog and Cuningham out. Getting really annoying.

 

[teddy-hopkins]

I know exactly how I'd use Kemp. Wing who rests in the forward pocket. Exactly how we used Koutoufides in the mid 90's.

Cottrell is the ideal player for him to switch with.

You have a very quick 192 cm player who can read the game, intercept mark, drop in a hole and read the game in defence and run 14km+ in a game. Has a strong body and is good at ground level.

I thought when we drafted him that he looked like a wingman, gave that idea away due to his injuries but his fitness is very good now. He's become a good quality footballer. I'm seeing that in him again.

I think he would be an upgrade on Hollands. Gives us more dropping back in defence, up forward and in the contest. Also a more experienced footballer.

I'd be happy to see Hollands go back to the VFL and have a run of big games and earn his spot back in this team. I think this would he good for his development.

I don't think Voss is playing Kemp on a wing. He's playing the AFL's best runners on the wings. It's a central part of his game plan. Those wings make it like you have 2 extra players than the oppo constantly assisting defence then bobbing up in the goal square 1 min later.

 

[bigblueboy]

We'd all love Kemp to be a forward, a winger or a mid.
At the moment, he is none of those things and it would take a brave coach to toss all the work they've done in educating him to play down back away in preference to him pinch hitting somewhere further up the field.
There's been some identifying exactly that approach with Kennedy as the reason he should be dropped.
I think we generally select our best 23 for the roles they play ... and just two weeks ago Marchbank was preferred to Kemp. Doesn't mean it's the right decision but I wouldn't be totally surprised if it happens again. I just hope it's not this week.

 

[teddy-hopkins]

If he is sore or injured, absolutely, replace him

I just get the feeling that there is a growing prevalence amongst supporters wanting change, just for the sake of change, rather than a strong rationale

I thought dropping Owies was the definition of change for change sake.

 

[morningbrown]

Out: E.Hollands, Fogarty
In: Moir, Walsh

TDK was great and it's our mids who let us down with clearances, we don't need Pitto in.

Kemp stays as the third tall up back, Marchy is a genuine liability who shouldn't be in the side unless we're needing injury cover.

 

[Arr0w]

I thought dropping Owies was the definition of change for change sake.

Perhaps more load management for all our small forwards

 

[DEliades]

Any word on Z Williams and the apparent scan that he had yesterday?

 

[Juddernaut08]

How long is E Hollands out for?

 

[bigblueboy]

Yeah, what exactly does Marchbank provide that means we'd play him ahead of Kemp?

Marchbank is a better spoiler perhaps, and that's it? Think Kemp intercepts just as well and despite the odd error is a faster decision maker and much better with ball in hand.

Kemp is also younger and more durable. If we want to build continuity he should be given every opportunity to build chemistry with Weiters and Gov.

Coaches obviously see a few things.
And in their defence, you don't have to look too far back to see Kemp is still working on some of the basics down back. Definite signs of improvement against Freo - so the most recent showing is cause for positivity.

 

[Soapy V]

How long is E Hollands out for?

May be none

 

[Stamos]

I thought dropping Owies was the definition of change for change sake.

When did Owies get dropped?

 

[Opium]

Yeah, what exactly does Marchbank provide that means we'd play him ahead of Kemp?

Marchbank is a better spoiler perhaps, and that's it? Think Kemp intercepts just as well and despite the odd error is a faster decision maker and much better with ball in hand.

Kemp is also younger and more durable. If we want to build continuity he should be given every opportunity to build chemistry with Weiters and Gov.

Kemp is improving each and every week. Not sure now is the time to be dropping him. Let him keep building his confidence. Marchbank can play in the twos and get some much needed match fitness and form.

 

[Opium]

What’s all this kemp talk, why move him ? Boyd could play fogs role ? Is kemp the new whipping boy

And why on earth would you move McGovern?

Crazy talk imo

It's crazy alright. Our defence needs stability.

 

[blues4flag]

May be none

Was struggling to walk post game, would be a great result if he's available.

 

[Opium]

I don't think Voss is playing Kemp on a wing. He's playing the AFL's best runners on the wings. It's a central part of his game plan. Those wings make it like you have 2 extra players than the oppo constantly assisting defence then bobbing up in the goal square 1 min later.

Kemp ran over 14km on the weekend.

 

[morningbrown]

Also I'd move Owies on field and make Fantasia sub.

 

[blues4flag]

What’s all this kemp talk, why move him ? Boyd could play fogs role ? Is kemp the new whipping boy

And why on earth would you move McGovern?

Crazy talk imo

Third tall forward is probably the main weakness atm with Martin and JSOS injured. We've got one too many genuine AFL calibre defenders (Marchy, Gov, Kemp). Makes sense that we use one as a forward rather than potentially languishing in the 2s.

Most good sides have the luxury of a swingman.

 

[bigblueboy]

Kemp ran over 14km on the weekend.

There's running and then there's running to a defined role and pattern. Just ask Cotts ...

 

[Arr0w]

There's running and then there's running to a defined role and pattern. Just ask Cotts ...

Yeap, Cotts, Hollands, Acres, Walsh maintain a high pace

Weitering, Kemp, have strong tanks, but can't maintain the speed of the others

 

[Eddie19]

We’re running on fumes in the third/small forward position with Martin, JSOS, Motlop, Elijah, Fog and Cuningham out. Getting really annoying.

Elijah maybe not out? wait for scans I guess. Crazy how many we keep losing in that area though. Moir could be handy in that role if Elijah out. Owies takes Fog starting spot

 

[TheReal99prelim]

OUT: Fog Durdin
IN: Cincotta (plays Fog role, swaps with Boyd for stints and Boyd plays Fog role) Walsh Owies

SUB: Fantasia

 

[BluStreak]

Gov is not defending closely to his opponent so maybe send him forward and let Kemp be the intercepting defender