Review Cats ground Bombers by 77 point.

[goyoucatters]

I just can’t see C Guth coming back now. He’s been out too long. I’d prefer the kid play.

Two-time B&F winner and AA player. He'll be given every chance to return to the line-up.

 

[And_ROOS]

I just can’t see C Guth coming back now. He’s been out too long. I’d prefer the kid play.

I think it depends on gametime. If he doesn't get any matches between now and finals, no chance they bring him in for either a EF or if we pinched 4th a game against the Pies.

I think Guthrie really needs to play 3 games before finals starts.

 

[Kobe Gryant]

I think it depends on gametime. If he doesn't get any matches between now and finals, no chance they bring him in for either a EF or if we pinched 4th a game against the Pies.

I think Guthrie really needs to play 3 games before finals starts.

It all depends on his management.

Is it really a 4 month injury? Or is it a 3 month injury, with a month to really get him ready to go for gametime ala what we've done with Toby.

If he's out of puff within a quarter then we obviously don't play him, but if we've been quietly managing him to bring him back for a big finals series that changes things.

 

[BlakeyNoFlakey]

The Cat's backline doesn't need Esava.

 

[crocsta]

Guthrie would make a great sub in finals if not fully fit. He can find the ball and can push hard for a quarter.

 

[And_ROOS]

It all depends on his management.

Is it really a 4 month injury? Or is it a 3 month injury, with a month to really get him ready to go for gametime ala what we've done with Toby.

If he's out of puff within a quarter then we obviously don't play him, but if we've been quietly managing him to bring him back for a big finals series that changes things.

It would be interesting to know where his fitness is at right now. Not that the club would ever let anyone know, I assume a lot of cycling and swimming/

 

[juzcat]

Only 4 players had more clearances and 5 had more contested possessions. Seemed like he was still at or around congestion plenty.

I'd love some feedback from those at the game. On TV looked like he was holding width pretty well. How many CBs did he attend?

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[Mr Meow]

I'd love some feedback from those at the game. On TV looked like he was holding width pretty well. How many CBs did he attend?

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He was fairly low on centrebounces. Collected 4 clearances around the ground and had quite a lot of contested footy for a winger. Seemed to be starting on a wing mostly and then acting as a hybrid winger/midfielder from there. But you're right, definitely looking for space on the wings more than the previous few weeks.

 

[#6 Thorp #7 Selwood LOL]

The Cat's backline doesn't need Esava.

You’re right, but he makes for a mighty fine backup option if needed.

 

[you pick one]

Guthrie would make a great sub in finals if not fully fit. He can find the ball and can push hard for a quarter.

I'd take a first rd pick for him love to trade him.

 

[Jhye Clark 13]

I'd take a first rd pick for him love to trade him.

Surely you've moved to a different carriage now?

 

[you pick one]

Surely you've moved to a different carriage now?

You would knock back say a pick 10 for Cam?

 

[Seeds]

I just can’t see C Guth coming back now. He’s been out too long. I’d prefer the kid play.

If cam guthure comes back its not to take bruhns position. Bruhn did play games when guthrie was in the side and he is verging on a serious breakout.

oconnor is the one that should miss out.

ps. We have brought in plenty of players with bigger lengths of games out for finals before. Ottens, m.rooke, chapman all come to mind.

 

[Jhye Clark 13]

You would knock back say a pick 10 for Cam?

Depends who we were using pick 10 to recruit.

 

[Mad_Hatter]

You would knock back say a pick 10 for Cam?

Top 5 pick id seriously consider. Pick 10? Not unless we absolutely have somebody in mind at that pick and it isn't a wells reach.

 

[Hamingja]

No one is giving a top 10 pick for a ~31 year old Guthrie who missed most of the season with injury, lets get real here

 

[And_ROOS]

No one is giving a top 10 pick for a ~31 year old Guthrie who missed most of the season with injury, lets get real here

Glad I am not the only one thinking this

 

[CHAWKTS]

It all depends on his management.

Is it really a 4 month injury? Or is it a 3 month injury, with a month to really get him ready to go for gametime ala what we've done with Toby.

If he's out of puff within a quarter then we obviously don't play him, but if we've been quietly managing him to bring him back for a big finals series that changes things.

I think they will be managing him to be ready. My understanding is that he could be ready in 2 weeks. Maybe they then give a week or two to round out fitness…My guess is they want him back with 3 weeks to go. If it works out that way then all of a sudden he might add a real positive selection dilemma

But of course - these things are only certain right at the end…

 

[Mad_Hatter]

No one is giving a top 10 pick for a ~31 year old Guthrie who missed most of the season with injury, lets get real here

No they aren't, and we wouldn't let him go for what he'd be worth in picks either.
The old case of he's more valuable internally than he'd be worth externally.

 

[fpm84]

AFLCA votes:

8 - Tom Stewart (GEEL)
7 - Max Holmes (GEEL)
6 - Tom Hawkins (GEEL)
5 - Tom Atkins (GEEL)
2 - Jack Henry (GEEL)
1 - Gryan Miers (GEEL)
1 - Brad Close (GEEL)

 

[And_ROOS]

How many 31 year olds in AFL history off a year long injury would be worth a top 10 pick? Would only be a handful in the last 10 years.

Of the current AFL players, probably only Pendlebury, Sidebottom, Hawkins, Dangerfield, Gawn and Franklin would command a top 10 pick at 31.

 

[Mad_Hatter]

AFLCA votes:

8 - Tom Stewart (GEEL)
7 - Max Holmes (GEEL)
6 - Tom Hawkins (GEEL)
5 - Tom Atkins (GEEL)
2 - Jack Henry (GEEL)
1 - Gryan Miers (GEEL)
1 - Brad Close (GEEL)

Stewart 4,4
Holmes 5,2
Hawkins 3,3
Atkins 5,0
Henry 2,0
Miers and Close a vote each.

Strange with Atkins not getting anything from 1 of the coaches but pretty accurate otherwise.

 

[Goggin Our Best]

A bit of pleasant reading - pleasant to the eye - re on the ABC Internet Sports site

Under the heading of Cats, Giants enjoy contrasting victories

Defending premiers crush Essendon by 77 pts - yes very good

But this is my favourite paragraph

" The sight of a rampaging Cats unit will strike fear into the rest of the AFL- after Cats coach Chris Scott

Chris Scott

Age

47

Ht

182cm

Wt

89kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

16.6

4star

K

11.2

4star

HB

5.4

4star

M

5.1

5star

T

1.6

4star

G

0.4

3star

No current season stats available

D

13.2

4star

K

10.2

4star

HB

3.0

3star

M

2.2

3star

T

2.8

5star

G

0.4

3star

during the week declared - they are the Danger "

 

[Mattttty]

Not sure if anyone has shared this here but Brad Scott said some complementary things about us in his post-match interview - "clearly the best team we've played all year" https://www.essendonfc.com.au/video...dal=true&type=video&publishFrom=1689428139001

 

[cats_09]