Toast Pick #3 - Welcome to Carlton Paddy Dow!

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Kade Simpson thread

Dow had one less possession last night than Simmo had in his first 6 games. Given how good Simmo has turned out, Dow is going to be an absolute star.

 

[ray8182]

I wouldn’t be dropping Dow just yet. His acceleration and movement is great. Just needs to tidy up disposal as he gets used to pace of afl. We need his pace and aggression.


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[BlueJet]

It shouldn't be surprising Dow struggled with the pace of the game and the extra pressure that he was placed under,
It is a perfect opportunity for him to learn what is required to be the best

 

[BobP]

He'll be fine.

Showed enough but it was obvious that he was playing his 1st game of AFL football.

Struggled with the pace and intensity of the game. There were moments where you could tell his tank was failing him. His decision-making was also a bit rushed at times.

All part of a learning curve.

 

[LanceRomance]

He'll get a run of 4-5 games minimum

 

[PrinceCharles]

Kade Simpson thread

Pretty sure Kade hardly got any minutes to be fair, very different time back then.

 

[thylacine60]

kade was directed to only kick with his right boot in his first few games..........

 

[Espio]

kade was directed to only kick with his right boot in his first few games..........

Genius tactic, tricked them ever since.

 

[davis_756]

Genuine excitement about this kid, happy for him to learn on the go and progress week to week

 

[GoGrows]

should be given 15 games this year.

look at Fisher, has made a big step up this year, and I think that is partly due to the fact he was given such huge exposure last year, despite not being ready.

 

[Mr_Plow]

should be given 15 games this year.

look at Fisher, has made a big step up this year, and I think that is partly due to the fact he was given such huge exposure last year, despite not being ready.

Will very likely get all the games he can manage physically.

Enormous upside.

 

[AndyWalkersGirl]

Didn’t Dow rack up the second highest tackles for us on Thurs? That’s quite impressive for an 18 year old’s first AFL game. Sometimes it’s not the flair that we see, but it’s the unpretty work. He will be fine

 

[james Dean]

Didn’t Dow rack up the second highest tackles for us on Thurs? That’s quite impressive for an 18 year old’s first AFL game. Sometimes it’s not the flair that we see, but it’s the unpretty work. He will be fine

Probably an indictment on the rest if anything. Tackling has long been our Achilles heel and it seems as though nothing has improved over summer.

 

[Mr_Plow]

Didn’t Dow rack up the second highest tackles for us on Thurs? That’s quite impressive for an 18 year old’s first AFL game. Sometimes it’s not the flair that we see, but it’s the unpretty work. He will be fine

2nd in tackles behind Cripps and 3rd in pressure acts behind Cripps and Murphy.

The standard expected for all junior players coming through; must be able to apply defensive pressure before committing to an attacking mindset.

I love that Dow's tackles aren't a tickle, he wraps them up and brings them to ground whilst enjoying it.

 

[Soapy V]

Struggled with pace early but lots of positives. Never gave up. The talent is there but just needs games

 

[Lace_Out]

No issues that concern us.
With guys like Dow you just play them unless they physically need a break.
Mentally he is a bull.

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[Faz 2000]

None of Brayshaw, LDU or Rayner exactly tore it apart either. These are still kids, Dow looks great so far. Worth giving him games until/unless it begins to stunt his development (eg. he's getting beaten up physically or low possessions is denting his confidence).

 

[ODNBlue]

He may not have gotten his hands on the ball much, but when he did, his vision and, for the most part, his execution, was brilliant. He also tackled well and threw his body into the contest.

I'm frankly stunned that anyone is calling for him to be dropped. If he's fit, he plays as far as I'm concerned. He's all class.

 

[Dadda Dave]

Onother 3 or 4 games he'll be drilling those couple of snags he missed,he didn't relise he had a bit more time than what he thought.I'll back him in to double his stats against the suns .

 

[TooBlue14]

I wouldn’t be dropping Dow just yet. His acceleration and movement is great. Just needs to tidy up disposal as he gets used to pace of afl. We need his pace and aggression.


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AFL fantasy he had a good score compared to supercoach which goes to show he got the ball and used it just no well enough yet. The lace out miss for casboult was disappointing. But a few missed the target inside 50 on Thursday despite little pressure.

 

[TooBlue14]

None of Brayshaw, LDU or Rayner exactly tore it apart either. These are still kids, Dow looks great so far. Worth giving him games until/unless it begins to stunt his development (eg. he's getting beaten up physically or low possessions is denting his confidence).

Be interesting to see him v gc when the pressure will be less in particular when the targets will be much more open at Etihad.

 

[Lace_Out]

Be interesting to see him v gc when the pressure will be less in particular when the targets will be much more open at Etihad.

I thought the MCG was bigger? I dont expect the pressure to be too different to the tigers.

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[thylacine60]

What about this bloke's game? Can play, keep or what? Was the kick-starter in the first quarter. Oh boy, wow wee!

 

[Lace_Out]

Kid was never in doubt.

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[Aphrodite]

What about this bloke's game? Can play, keep or what? Was the kick-starter in the first quarter. Oh boy, wow wee!

NRS nom this week maybe.