Preview RND 1 - Carlton v Richmond - Thursday 21st March 7:20PM @ MCG - Team Post #1412

[thylacine60]

"I'm not saying Murph's been under-rated but I reckon he has been under-rated"

Sticks Kernahan

 

[Heres Waite]

I wouldn't say we have gone 3 tall forwards at all. Balta is 2nd ruck and more plays across a wing when not rucking he has a pretty good tank. They won't play Lynch Jack and Balta all in the 50 at once.

Genuine question not trolling or being a smart arse but if Lynch Jack and Dusty all play in the 50 at some stage who takes Dusty?

It will be interesting to see the match ups for your big key forwards you have 3 yourselves. Curnow to athletic for Astbury and Broad so it has to be Rance who takes him. Astbury a good match up for McKay but leaves McGovern with Broad or Grimes which would suit you guys a lot.

Fasalo always had great games against us and wouldn't be surprised to see him kick half a dozen .

Good luck guys hope it's a cracker of a game

To answer your question - it will probably be Plowman.

It’s interesting you say that Astbury isn’t athletic enough for Charlie but is a good matchup for Harry. Harry is a pretty athletic guy himself.

 

[HARKER]

We don't want Murphy charging towards the contest, we want him running hard to space to create the option then charging forwards and delivering inside 50.

'We don't want Murphy charging towards the contest'?
How do you think that may play out from the wing? I want him charging to take the second possession out of the middle, if he's to play there.

I see the wings now requiring a lot of hard work and running and not simply for some soft possession allowing one to waltz into the forward 50.

 

[Blue and Blue]

That bench looks much better than Lamb Mullett Pickett Silvagni

I like the fact that other coaches and teams are whinging about the changes to the runners while at Carlton from what Bolton said in an interview we are embracing it and using it to enhance our on field leadership, this is fantastic imo and shows how confident we are in our on field leaders to deliver the right messages at the right time. This is such a great sign for our onfield future and could be a huge advantage to us in tight games if we can get it right.

I hope they bring back the 19th man just to annoy them a lot more.
If a coach is any good at getting the message through they don't need a runner except to give em a drink if they kick a sausage......

 

[Arr0w]

We are going in with a strong side, yet concerned with a couple of players that may need a run, but similar with the Tigers

Game on I say!

 

[norway blue]

Harry is extremely quick for his size, throw in Cunners, Walsh (at times) and Fish (at times it'll be nippy enough. Charlie meanwhile will blow his opponent up ala N. Reiwoldt style.

Agree pumps. We are versatile with pace . Brackets aside coz he’s a clunker . Just got to learn to play together. When and when not . Read the game before it happens . Go Blues


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[Soapy V]

We are going in with a strong side, yet concerned with a couple of players that may need a run, but similar with the Tigers

Game on I say!

Was thinking similar. Think Setterfield will be monitored for minutes and Fasolo & McGovern will play deep.

 

[Blue and Blue]

"I'm not saying Murph's been under-rated but I reckon he has been under-rated"

Sticks Kernahan

Classic sticks....standing by his man

 

[PumpyChowdown]

Agree pumps. We are versatile with pace . Brackets aside coz he’s a clunker . Just got to learn to play together. When and when not . Read the game before it happens . Go Blues


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Our forward 50 entries have been and still are a major concern. With such a young group up front who haven't really played any footy together before, it'll take some time for them to gel and create space and opportunities for each other.

 

[Arr0w]

Seems like a veeeery slow forward line and a questionable back six, Garlett the biggest surprise.

Excited for that midfield though.

Given our outs, what changes would you have made?

 

[Soapy V]

Given our outs, what changes would you have made?

LeBois Owies Cottrell Goddard

 

[murphster]

"I'm not saying Murph's been under-rated but I reckon he has been under-rated"

Sticks Kernahan

I heard that one, classic Sticks that one.

 

[rog1995]

One question is why Ed would play forward? Not a great kick and not quick.

 

[Lynchy04]

To answer your question - it will probably be Plowman.

It’s interesting you say that Astbury isn’t athletic enough for Charlie but is a good matchup for Harry. Harry is a pretty athletic guy himself.

Astbury reads the ball well and is great one on one but Curnow is a freak. McGovern is probably the better match up but Broad is more a half back flanker and Grimes to small for McKay I reckon. They are reluctant to play Rance up the ground so he may likely get gov they may roll the dice and play Broad on Curnow which I bloody hope not because as much as broad has a crack that would be a mauling.

I reckon you guys will do very well this year you have some good tall forward options a fair bit of speed and decent mids Cripps is a jet. The biggest area for concern would be your back half in terms of size but I reckon you guys are going to surprise a lot of good teams this year.

 

[TeeJay Blue]

Man, I am a daft idiot.

I long thought It was Tom T. Lynch that was Gold Coast/Richmond and Tom J. Lynch that was Adelaide.

Turns out it was the other way around.

Preview fixed.

 

[Red Bull]

Confident tomorrow marks the dawn of a new CFC ... a CFC we can all enjoy and be proud of ...
IT’S TIME !!

 

[HBF]

That line up makes a lot of sense

Yep I like it.

 

[cookie monster]

"I'm not saying Murph's been under-rated but I reckon he has been under-rated"

Sticks Kernahan

Hahahahaha, ohhh my goodness, my exact reaction when watching that this morning

 

[Soapy V]

Kennedy may play tomorrow if not definite next week. Just being cautious
O'Brien will be given a block of full games, keep learning his role and then into seniors with some real form. Coaches been great and all positive.

Great to see focus on development now at the club. Massive improvement. Expect names like TDK Schumacher Goddard Polson Kerr to be pushing for spots over next few weeks.

Marchbank Macreadie Lang Kruezer will be back by VFL Round One at the latest. Williamson close to that

Lots to like heading into 2019

 

[HBF]

Match up well. We have a better midfield and lots of options. I like it. 10 goal win coming up

Go Blues [emoji106]


PS even if fit I don’t reckon Docherty Kennedy Pickett Williamson Kruezer Marchbank would get a game. [emoji848] Good depth though

Our depth is as good as its been for ages now.

 

[norway blue]

Our forward 50 entries have been and still are a major concern. With such a young group up front who haven't really played any footy together before, it'll take some time for them to gel and create space and opportunities for each other.

I can’t wait . Pumped chow .


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[Blue and Blue]

You're in my heart, you're in my soul
You'll be my breath should I grow old (er)
You are my lover, you're my best friend
You're in my soul....ohhhhhh yeah..Come on mighty blues.

 

[Dadda Dave]

What a great Interchange Bench

I/C Dale Thomas , David Cuningham , Alex Fasolo , Will Setterfield

Fasolo to start ,Ed on the bench to rotate through the middle..
Please a big no Ed playing forward..

 

[passmark]

Bit concerned about the number that may have fitness base issues but a good side in terms of potential.

I’ve been out of the loop for a couple of weeks did many have Setterfield as a realistic chance given his fitness?

 

[mickelboy182]

Given our outs, what changes would you have made?

Wasn't having a dig at the MC, just observations on the team