VFL Carlton Reserves 2025

[carlton_99]

Wanna shout out Nelson again today. Feels like every time I watch him he's prolific up forward. Wouldn't mind taking a look at him. Flynn Riley as well would be a suitable 3rd ruck if we needed it. Really nice tap ruckman. Just needs to work on his ability to read the ball in the air. Got out positioned a few times.

 

[jooce8891]

What was the expectations on him? Second year learning a brand new game at the second highest level.

i'd like for him to have another year, but it just wouldnt suprise me

 

[The Blue Weirdo]

When I see the vfl play a modern system makes me think the problem is the afl players as I doubt the systems differ between 1sts & 2nds

Is that even possible?

 

[ctwenty1]

When I see the vfl play a modern system makes me think the problem is the afl players as I doubt the systems differ between 1sts & 2nds

You’d think they train the 2’s to slot into the firsts, so yeah agree with you

 

[DirtyLeeds]

When I see the vfl play a modern system makes me think the problem is the afl players as I doubt the systems differ between 1sts & 2nds

Agree, and it was the AFL players, Durdin/Boyd, who looked out of sorts. The VFL players, Campo's , Binns, Monahan, Nelson, Hayes, Lemmey etc who won the game....

 

[passmark]

How long will it take ch7 to log the replay?

Normally pretty quick

 

[carlton_99]

How long will it take ch7 to log the replay?

Normally pretty quick

Very much worth a watch

 

[RudyBlue]

All aboard! The Luke Power Train.

Usually when our 1sts start death spiralling our 2nds replicate the rubbish too.

Not this time funnily enough.

 

[AB_Blue]

How’d Wilson go?

Had some good moments

 

[DirtyLeeds]

No Teague Train crap, Luke Power

Luke Power

Age

45

Ht

180cm

Wt

79kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

23.0

5star

K

13.4

5star

HB

9.6

5star

M

3.9

4star

T

3.9

5star

CL

1.9

4star

No current season stats available

D

16.6

4star

K

10.2

4star

HB

6.4

4star

M

1.4

2star

T

2.0

4star

must be in any conversation the likes of Skipworth, Hickmott or Corey are in!!

 

[Stig O'Hara]

I’m glad I watched some of this game. Has given me some hope.


Not sure why white was dropped. He’d be best 22 in tge seniors imo.

For a small guy, he’s a thumping kick.

Watched him at a couple of training runs over here & he was spanking 55 metre drop punts.

Maybe gets a bit of stage fright in the ones.

 

[NavySteel]

What a game. Loved the attitude and intent. Hope our seniors that were in the crowd watching took notes.
They could learn a thing or two.

Good win boys. Was nice to watch.

They were indeed in the crowd…

 

[Michael Jezz]

Agree, and it was the AFL players, Durdin/Boyd, who looked out of sorts. The VFL players, Campo's , Binns, Monahan, Nelson, Hayes, Lemmey etc who won the game....

Very astute...i did not think of it like that

 

[passmark]

I’ve no real idea if he’d be a good choice (apart from I like the fact he doesn’t use Vossys gob full of ‘90 catch phrases) but It would be classic Carlton if we appoint some big name dinosaur as head coach and Power leaves for a senior gig elsewhere and kills it.

 

[carlton_99]

Agree, and it was the AFL players, Durdin/Boyd, who looked out of sorts. The VFL players, Campo's , Binns, Monahan, Nelson, Hayes, Lemmey etc who won the game....

Very harsh on Boyd imo. Had a couple of poor moments but outside of that was great in one-on-one contests and used the ball very well.

 

[Michael Jezz]

I’ve no real idea if he’d be a good choice (apart from I like the fact he doesn’t use Vossys gob full of ‘90 catch phrases) but It would be classic Carlton if we appoint some big name dinosaur as head coach and Power leaves for a senior gig elsewhere and kills it.

At the very least, Power should be invited to present to the coaching panel. Power could do what Pagan did 1993

 

[NavySteel]

Not by much.

Last qtr had some genuine lace outs. They went into a different gear and it was great to see.

 

[WalshistheGOAT]

The difference in speed between our VFL and AFL sides are absolutely comedic.

Skill level is a bit ordinary even with the added space of VFL but my word do the boys run hard to get to space in the VFL and play with speed.

 

[NavySteel]

The difference in speed between our VFL and AFL sides are absolutely comedic.

Skill level is a bit ordinary even with the added space of VFL but my word do the boys run hard to get to space in the VFL and play with speed.

It’s the speed that stands out

 

[SolGoodman]

The difference in speed between our VFL and AFL sides are absolutely comedic.

Skill level is a bit ordinary even with the added space of VFL but my word do the boys run hard to get to space in the VFL and play with speed.

Biggest thing for me is heart, can almost never question the heart of this playing group.

and they absolutely play for their current coach.

Proud of them all, giving hope to a fan base that's fast losing theirs.

 

[Accidental genius]

For a small guy, he’s a thumping kick.

Watched him at a couple of training runs over here & he was spanking 55 metre drop punts.

Maybe gets a bit of stage fright in the ones.

And he’s super quick. Not only by foot but he plays the game quickly as well…modern game style.

Was involved in a lot of chains of running and hand passing.

 

[carlton_99]

The difference in speed between our VFL and AFL sides are absolutely comedic.

Skill level is a bit ordinary even with the added space of VFL but my word do the boys run hard to get to space in the VFL and play with speed.

this is massive imo

 

[WalshistheGOAT]

It’s the speed that stands out

Anyone who says speed doesn't matter is crazy.

Some genuine spuds out there in our VFL team but if they can create space with their run and effort it gives the kickers a lot more leeway.

Jason Castagna possibly the best example of a s*** footballer who could genuinely run and chase being bloody effective at AFL level.

 

[WalshistheGOAT]

this is massive imo

Look at the difference between the line ups though.

Our VFL midfield would get beaten the absolute crap out of around contest by our AFL boys but the way they can spread and create options around the ground is night and day to our treacle 1s midfield.

 

[WalshistheGOAT]

Biggest thing for me is heart, can almost never question the heart of this playing group.

and they absolutely play for their current coach.

Proud of them all, giving hope to a fan base that's fast losing theirs.

Campo boys really standout in that.

Give their absolute all despite being somewhat limited players.