2010 forward line structure

[thebiggest]

Everyone's talking about what the Fev saga means for the club and the supporters, but what's going to happen practically on the field in 2010?

Kreuz, and Warnock are obviously going to be playing big roles next year, though Carlton has apparently opted out of the spear-head forward game plan, and are focussing on midfield structure. Taking a note from Geelong?

Anyway, if you've got any founded opinions on what the forward line-up for 2010 will be, please discuss!

 

[ITS ME]

Do you think when carlton plays Brisbane fev will kick a bag . Do you think juddy may pressure point him. Will supporters give him the cold shoulder.

 

[KennyHunter9]

Ratts has already indicated that Hendo will play forward this year. Barring injury, you could pencil him in for most games. Of course, he's only 19 and they would be wary of putting too much pressure on him, so I think they'll give him a half forward lead up role like we did Kennedy at a similar age.

Kreuz and Waite are the obvious tall targets - and their presence might also mean that Hendo gets the third defender. Hopefully Aussie being fit and able at CHB will release Waite onto a wing. Between Jacobs and Warnock, Kreuz will get a release forward. I think this will also be good for his young body since he'd shouldered a considerable load in years 1 and 2.

I think it will be a very mobile forward line next year with Hendo, Kreuz, Setanta and Waite rotating through, along with Hampson and occasionally T-Bird.

F: Betts / Kreuzer / Yarran
HF: Robinson / O'hailpin / Henderson

With Waite (from the wing moving down) Murph, Garlett, Hampson, Houlihan depending on fit.

There is no room for Cloke, Fish or Russell Roberston or Nathan Brown in this set up

 

[Feast of Hate]

Ratts has already indicated that Hendo will play forward this year. Barring injury, you could pencil him in for most games. Of course, he's only 19 and they would be wary of putting too much pressure on him, so I think they'll give him a half forward lead up role like we did Kennedy at a similar age.

Kreuz and Waite are the obvious tall targets - and their presence might also mean that Hendo gets the third defender. Hopefully Aussie being fit and able at CHB will release Waite onto a wing. Between Jacobs and Warnock, Kreuz will get a release forward. I think this will also be good for his young body since he'd shouldered a considerable load in years 1 and 2.

I think it will be a very mobile forward line next year with Hendo, Kreuz, Setanta and Waite rotating through, along with Hampson and occasionally T-Bird.

F: Betts / Kreuzer / Yarran
HF: Robinson / O'hailpin / Henderson

With Waite (from the wing moving down) Murph, Garlett, Hampson, Houlihan depending on fit.

There is no room for Cloke, Fish or Russell Roberston or Nathan Brown in this set up

Nathan and Russell who now???

 

[thylacine60]

Do you think when carlton plays Brisbane fev will kick a bag . Do you think juddy may pressure point him. Will supporters give him the cold shoulder.

Do you think West Coast supporters should be micro-chipped?

 

[invinciBlues]

I'd prefer Henderson to be placed at FF and just groom him for that spot. I reckon he will pay major dividends if the patience is given. I wasn't happy about the thought of the Bradshaw trade, but this trade makes life a little less bleak and finals aren't out of the question now.

Kreuzer is too mobile to be wasted deep, and to top it off his groundwork is something of a guy 2 foot shorter than he is. I'd have Kreuz at CHF and do the rucking in the forward 50, and Waite at CHB, but rotate their positions so the both play 50% game time in both positions until a clear favourite for CHB and CHF appears.