Madden, Allan, Ackland...we used to bring in AA ruckman just cos we could...remember when we traded for quality rather than medical back-up? crazy days..........
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Madden, Allan, Ackland...we used to bring in AA ruckman just cos we could...remember when we traded for quality rather than medical back-up? crazy days..........
No, of course not. But that’s not the only injury he’s had in his 3 years at the club.does a giant thug of a ruckman ramming his knee into the pcl of the opposition ruckman really mean the latter has durability issues?
I’m still hopeful on both. Doedee I see as being a contingency.AM hoping Gov can get 15 games in this season...15-18.........hopefully finally he has learned how to better manage himself injury wise
am hopeful still on Gov possibly a 50/50
Fair call. I’m hoping Moo will be ready to play that role full time next season.Would prefer we started to draft and develop our own key players, rather than poach others, though granted Doedee is a qualify player, but also ironically also injury prone (too courageous for his own good)
Madden, Allan,Ackland...we used to bring in AA ruckman just cos we could...
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Then I don’t really know what to say, other than to reiterate it’s crazy to suggest he goes from #1 to off the list in no time..That's exactly why: he's perennially injured and as a result is unable to impact enough contests beyond getting the odd decent tap in. If he was able to maintain his fitness for longer, perhaps he'd also be able to cover more ground and to do more inside stoppages too.
I don't lose sleep over football. There, I said it.Williams Philp out for year -- fog akuei honey mirkov okeefe - question marks on the draftees in regards to impact (4) .. kemp Carroll limited exposure -Dow on the blocks not including cunners or Marchy in above list ... Is the sqaud really as deep as people keep saying ? Having so many players with durability issues will mean some sleepless nights
Williams Philp out for year -- fog akuei honey mirkov okeefe - question marks on the draftees in regards to impact (4) .. kemp Carroll limited exposure -Dow on the blocks not including cunners or Marchy in above list ... Is the sqaud really as deep as people keep saying ? Having so many players with durability issues will mean some sleepless nights
Ah yes, because 5 years derailed by knee and lower leg injury is just bad luck.does a giant thug of a ruckman ramming his knee into the pcl of the opposition ruckman really mean the latter has durability issues?
Yeah let's go with the guy who misses half the season like clockwork because of what we have on the list currently.We are still not sure whether TDK is a number one ruck and even if he is he might be out the door.
Mirkov is a long shot to make it.
O’keefe has been at the club for roughly 24 hours and is years away from having enough size to compete at the level.
Pitto gets a contract. Nothing surer.
I'm not saying he's top of the list, it was a specific point I brought up that was mentioned many times in the wake of O'Keeffe's signing.Then I don’t really know what to say, other than to reiterate it’s crazy to suggest he goes from #1 to off the list in no time.
We’ve got nearly a handful of guys who we’d likely look at moving on before Pittonet for that reason.
If we're offering a start ruck role, there's plenty of talented rucks in the league who will put their hand up to join us. Also Akuei is Cat B, takes up a completely separate list.Dow Fogarty Akuei Philp and one of Marchy or Gov (Ed Retiring too) are likely to depart end of this season. Some for durability reasons, others for lack of ability...
If you reckon on top of that we're going to delist or trade our current number 1 ruck option who would be on very minimal $$ and with no clear better option available... what can I say? You've got rocks in your head.
Not sure what you mean by this statement.Madden, Allan, Ackland...we used to bring in AA ruckman just cos we could...
Has TDK ever kicked 2 goals or more in a VFL game?RE: the ruck depth discussion, none of our rucks are contracted beyond 2023.
Can't see Pittonet getting another contract unless he plays 20+ games and genuinely leads the midfield into the finals, but TDK has to step up. If Mirkov kicks on, just get TDK to get lean and play KPF instead.
Feels like TDK should be renamed Cameo.Has TDK ever kicked 2 goals or more in a VFL game?
Yes there is a subtle joke that some are missing like Gatting facing Warny's first nut in Blighty.
We have another list spot available. Williams and Philp both moved to inactive list.Do we have another list spot left, or is Williams not on the LTI list yet.
Don't sass me.....Ah yes, because 5 years derailed by knee and lower leg injury is just bad luck.
Yes, once in 2020 in the VFL, and once in 2021 in the AFL.Has TDK ever kicked 2 goals or more in a VFL game?
I agree that we should acquire someone now, but more because we'll probably have more slots available for the MSD.We have another list spot available. Williams and Philp both moved to inactive list.
I know some will advocate waiting for the mid season draft, but if the season goes as expected, we would not be in the top 10 picks at that time, so will not have the prospect of nabbing a standout from second tier competitions. Use it now and fill the list. A “relative” like for like with a mobile backman is the weakest spot on the list which could feasibly be improved in the next few days. We want a player able to play now if necessary. I repeat Cincotta has the form on the board. He is one of ours. His athletic profile is superb for a defender (sub 3 second 20m sprint, excellent leap etc) As tough as nails. Could rebound, although not his forte, can absolutely lock down, which many have screamed for. Well worth a 10 month gamble/audition.
kind of get your point, but since the start of the rebuild haven't we also invested in long term development plenty. They were just surrounded by gap fillers for the development years, In other words, its not for the first time.Hudson O'keefe and Lemmey are the beautiful expression of Carlton's ability to invest in long term development instead of short term gap filling, for the first time in the modern AFL.
They've had a really good look at Cincotta and there's probably a very good reason he hasn't been given a spot (yet). I'd prefer they give the last spot to someone who is young with plenty of skills and upside. It would be nice if he could play a similar role to Zac but that shouldn't be the priority in my book.Yes, once in 2020 in the VFL, and once in 2021 in the AFL.
That being said, I don't think he's ever had more than 50% game time as a forward in any given match. It's always been an afterthought.
I agree that we should acquire someone now, but more because we'll probably have more slots available for the MSD.
Still not keen on Cincotta, just don't see him getting a game and we already have him on the VFL list.
Different stages of a clubs rebuild calls for different requirements needed during/at that time, most rebuilds are different altogether not every club does it all the same way either…kind of get your point, but since the start of the rebuild haven't we also invested in long term development plenty. They were just surrounded by gap fillers for the development years, In other words, its not for the first time.
I tend to agree with this. As much as I'm a fan of Cincotta at VFL level, I also see him as just a back up option in case of emergency. When Walsh returns, there's a chance that Doc may head down back anyway if he gets squeezed out the midfield group, and Boyd will also be back in the mix at some stage during the season.I agree that we should acquire someone now, but more because we'll probably have more slots available for the MSD.
Still not keen on Cincotta, just don't see him getting a game and we already have him on the VFL list.