Preview Rnd 2 - Carlton v Western Bulldogs - SEASON POSTPONED

[Ricky Mott]

Dow and Gibbons play as forwards, and surprise surprise they have little impact. They are midfielders plain and simple. It's hard to judge them on a role that is foreign to them.

If there is no role for them in the midfield maybe we should play someone like Honey who plays that role.

The Carlton half forward roll is the death seat. Are coaching staff are incompetent and have no idea on how to fix it.

 

[FitzroyBlueBagger]

We need to clearly lift our tackling numbers 23 for an entire game is simply nowhere good enough, it still continues to frustrate the s**t out of me why we are so poor in our intent and technique, lift ffs...
As far as changes for next week i think we need another key target forward to help structure us up for the contest v dogs key defenders...
Forward efficiency was only 38% another poor area that needs improvement...
Setterfield needs to be played more onball where his contested ball winning is his strength imo...
Dow got to good areas you can see his endurance looks better but let himself down with bad misses at goal, should have kicked three...
DeKoning should have played last week, for me a bit of a headscratcher his atm our Harry replacement...
IN
DeKoning
Pittonett
Williamson
OUT
Kreuzer
Gibbons
Newman (if elbow no good)


Simpson Jones Plowman
Docherty Weitering SPS
Walsh Setterfield Williamson
Martin Casboult Fisher
McGovern DeKoning Cuningham
Pittonett Cripps Murphy
Silvagni Curnow Dow Newnes

 

[Benaly28]

Looks like we’re not playing beyond this weekend.Not sure why we started in the first place.


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[FitzroyBlueBagger]

what's he missed over the years? 2-3 seasons including this latest?

Poor bugger has had some terrible long term injuries wiping out most if not entire seasons...

 

[Michael Jezz]

Looks like we’re not playing beyond this weekend.Not sure why we started in the first place.


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Each week is 10mil in broadcast money. There are probably 2000 employees who eat off that. It is the right decision

 

[thylacine60]

The Carlton half forward roll is the death seat. Are coaching staff are incompetent and have no idea on how to fix it.

Our coaching staff are incompetent?

 

[thylacine60]

Heard on last night's afl coverage that blues and dogs are pushing for a mid week scratch match. Whatever that looks like.

Will Libba be ready?

 

[Mezzoculo]

Will Libba be ready?

Not sure it will matter.

 

[FitzroyBlueBagger]

Pittonet is obviously no Grundy, but English is a twig and Pittonet's size will be a huge advantage.

His tap work is pretty good much better than Kruez he’ll put it down the throats of our midfield just up to us to take the full advantage of it...

 

[jimsta10]

Will Libba be ready?

I’m gonna try so hard to be part of that 500 crowd if he plays. You’d be hearing my echo throughout the stadium.

 

[The Smoking Gun]

Preview to follow...

Maybe not...........

 

[HBF]

Can't see this game going ahead. Footy will postponed over the next few days I reckon.

 

[Ricky Mott]

Our coaching staff are incompetent?

Haven’t seen anything this year that tells me there not.

 

[thylacine60]

Haven’t seen anything this year that tells me there not.

I know.

 

[gbatman]

Reckon where we need to look to improve, apart from getting Curnow and McKay back is upgrading areas of weakness.
Poor disposal and pace and those who lack intensity and physicality. You can be weak in these areas and make up for it in other areas but we have a few who don't.

From last weeks side I'm looking at Dow, Gibbons and Setterfield primarily.

Dow - poor kick, poor intensity, not overly physical. No elite qualities apart from burst speed which is rarely used. Had a real nothing game, being played out of position.

Gibbons - Not quick enough for the small forward role IMO. Did very little. Kicking is non-damaging.

Setterfield - Did show a bit last year but did nothing. Disposal is not damaging and lacks speed.

We have good pace and disposal in reserve. IMO if we're going to play players out of position we should be playing those who have skill, pace and good intensity.

Williamson - pace, hard at it and great disposal. Just play him. Out of position or not.

O'Brien - might lack physicality but he can run and kick. Has to be a better forward option ahead of Dow and better outside option ahead of Setterfield.

Philp - If he's quick and physical then why not consider him?

Honey - same as Philp.

Stocker - Has some pace, hardness and a good kick. If he has one shot and kicks a goal that's better than Gibbons and Dow.

These are the ones I'd consider as ins and outs.

I think with short quarters rotational players are wasted. Better to go with specialists. Probably also better to lean more towards pace than endurance.

Would not be against giving a player like Honey or Philp a go or Playing O'Brien forward/wing or Williamson wing or even Simpson forward.

Find a way to squeeze in more pace and skill and also go a little taller up forward.

 

[Aphrodite]

 

[Hands On]

Dammit,

Self isolated and that is the only thing keeping me sane.

 

[Aphrodite]

AFL shuts down 2020 season as governments move to lock down Australia

It’s over: AFL shuts down as governments move to lock down Australia

The AFL season has been suspended until at least the end of May as the nation seeks to limit the spread of COVID-19.

7news.com.au

 

[jimsta10]

Rip

 

[thylacine60]

sos

 

[HARKER]

Preview to follow...

Any chance you can hurry up with that preview BlueAbroad

Maybe we can just play out scenarios;

Setterfield with 43 touches.
Dow kicks 5 goals from the centre.
Polson firing out 55mt bullet passes.
CCurnow made a miraculous recovery and is in line for the mark of the year blah blah.

Oh well....always next year

 

[HBF]

Reckon we'll be lucky to start again by May 31.

 

[thylacine60]

we start when I say.......

 

[kingkingston]

on the positive side of things.....Charlie Curnow and Harry McKay should be ready for round 2

 

[Kruezing]

When will players be allowed to return to training ? ...