Preview 2023 Round 8 Carlton vs Brisbane Friday 5th May 7.50PM @ Marvel Stadium

[Aphrodite]

Team is in …


IN: Jesse Motlop
OUT: Zac Fisher, Matthew Kennedy

AFL team news: Motlop returns for Respects

The Blues have named a solitary inclusion for its 2023 AFL Carlton Respects Game.

www.carltonfc.com.au

Backs:	Sam Docherty	Lewis Young	Nic Newman
Half-backs:	Mitch McGovern	Jacob Weitering	Adam Saad
Centreline:	Blake Acres	Patrick Cripps	Ed Curnow
Half-forwards:	Sam Walsh	Harry McKay	Jack Silvagni
Forwards:	Corey Durdin	Charlie Curnow	Jesse Motlop
Followers:	Marc Pittonet	George Hewett	Adam Cerra
Interchange:	Alex Cincotta	Ollie Hollands	Josh Honey
	Brodie Kemp
Emergencies:	Lachie Cowan	Zac Fisher	Lachie Fogarty
	Matthew Kennedy

 

[Juddernaut08]

Tonight’s game will hinge on supply to the big forwards.Whatever midfield gets on top you’d think would win.

Might be a high scoring affair.


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Neale/Ashcroft/Dunkley - what a midfield trio. Wonder who Hewett goes to?

 

[thebluenewdeal]

Your kidding right ?


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No… I don’t know why that would be considered a wild idea

 

[LOGAN HAWK]

Our biggest issue is the ball leaves our 50 too easily once the ball hits the ground.
once we get the right players that can keep the ball inside 50 tro create scoring opportunities, or at worse a stoppage, then we will be harder to defend and win more games.

 

[Sam The Doc]

So Newman gets the important gig on Cameron?

Noodles

 

[Blue__Balls]

No… I don’t know why that would be considered a wild idea

The idea was Fisher to the backline, yeah?

Biggest barrier to that is his complete inability to contest a ball above head height. The guy would get out-marked by Caleb Daniel. His standard approach to a high ball is to run under it and hope his opponent follows him, give them a little nudge that borders on tunneling, and then double back and pick up the ground ball that's just sailed over their heads. That won't fly down back. His opponent is going to be solely focused on the ball and will trust that they'll either mark it or Fisher will concede a free kick trying to take their body.

Don't mind him drifting back in general play to help flood the backline with bodies, but he can't start down there.

 

[Sam The Doc]

Our biggest issue is the ball leaves our 50 too easily once the ball hits the ground.
once we get the right players that can keep the ball inside 50 tro create scoring opportunities, or at worse a stoppage, then we will be harder to defend and win more games.

Thought I'd never ask such a question, but is Owies back in the 2s this week?

 

[Blue__Balls]

Thought I'd never ask such a question, but is Owies back in the 2s this week?

From the club announcement of Motlop returning:

Matthew Owies will make his return from a four-week absence via the VFL, while Tom De Koning has entered concussion protocols and will be unavailable for selection this week. Sam Durdin has commenced his rehabilitation and is aiming to be available in 2-3 weeks.

 

[WalshYouLegend]

Someone bounce the ball already! The anticipation is killing me.

 

[Aphrodite]

 

[Coops93]

Just need the Fisher who is more interested in this:

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And this:

And this:

And less interested in this:

I'm not so sure that last image is the issue exactly.

I think I've noticed Fisher has lost some of his Zip this season. His strength always was his quick feet but they just don't look that quick this season. He looks a bit thicker to me.

 

[Arr0w]

Fisher as a defender? Nah, don't see it

 

[Arr0w]

Anyway, back to the game

Despite the Lions playing lesser opposition of late, they have great efficiency once inside 50.

Reduce supply and or pressure the entry and it will make it much harder for them

 

[Blue__Balls]

I'm not so sure that last image is the issue exactly.

I think I've noticed Fisher has lost some of his Zip this season. His strength always was his quick feet but they just don't look that quick this season. He looks a bit thicker to me.

I kid a little. I don't mind the silly little celebration stuff............as long as the player is putting their head over the ball when they need to. Showboating is fine if you've earned the right.

Just get the feeling that Fisher is more in it for the fun than for the contest. I want him to be in it for both, but the latter is a non-negotiable.

 

[Benaly28]

Song of the week:

‘Charlie’

Artist:Tones and I

Do you yourself a favour.


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[kenhunter]

I'm not so sure that last image is the issue exactly.

I think I've noticed Fisher has lost some of his Zip this season. His strength always was his quick feet but they just don't look that quick this season. He looks a bit thicker to me.

yes, looks like getting caught when he gets the ball

 

[Arr0w]

Feel for the next whipping boy and next week's preview thread being all about player that was or wasn't dropped and all of their flaws

 

[thylacine60]

Feel for the next whipping boy and next week's preview thread being all about player that was or wasn't dropped and all of their flaws

 

[Blue__Balls]

Feel for the next whipping boy and next week's preview thread being all about player that was or wasn't dropped and all of their flaws

Discussing a player who was dropped for the game and what we'd like to see from him to get back into the side seems as good a topic as "I've got an idea, let's stop the ball from going into the opposition forward line too much".

 

[Jimmyonesix]

Feel for the next whipping boy and next week's preview thread being all about player that was or wasn't dropped and all of their flaws

The list is getting smaller though - probably only got honey Jsos left maybe young -- if we lose $100 says we would have won with cunners and Dow ..

 

[katmanblue]

Marcus is not doing well. Not training, not hanging around the club. Doing some study.

At the start of the season Fagan said Marcus couldn't exercise (he was talking running at intensity) because symptoms. The message now is his priority is getting well.

He won't play again.

Justin Clarke went through the same thing. Three years later he would have full on symptoms if he knocked his head (on the hatchback on his car - a gentle knock) or tried to exercise at intensity. And he said while he was studying, it was much harder than before the brain injury.

It's the ugliest part of out game, but no idea how they can stop the random, seemingly minor collisions that these guys have suffered.

That's scary.

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[HarryFlashman]

Feel for the next whipping boy and next week's preview thread being all about player that was or wasn't dropped and all of their flaws

We have Fish’s game in the 2s to dissect- no need to name anyone else, chances are we can roll with him again

 

[The Blue Weirdo]

Feel for the next whipping boy and next week's preview thread being all about player that was or wasn't dropped and all of their flaws

Isn't a whipping boy, 'one who gets the blame for the incompetence of others'.
If Fish or LOB or Dow are criticised, then I think it's entirely upon their own performances

 

[reg_lower91]

How bloody good is this… Will get you up and about for tonight:

 

[SkyhorseTamer]

Discussing a player who was dropped for the game and what we'd like to see from him to get back into the side seems as good a topic as "I've got an idea, let's stop the ball from going into the opposition forward line too much".

Doesnt make said player a whipping boy either. Someone may perform badly. They'll be discussed. Tis the way of the world. Someone will perform well. They'll be lauded. Balance is good. Allow for both.

 

[CCurnow3votes]

We have Fish’s game in the 2s to dissect- no need to name anyone else, chances are we can roll with him again

Let’s start with Harry post game - shots missed, poor decision making etc…

We can call the thread “ Harry the Dirty Dog”

Then, a new team mate each day - based on Champion Data game rankings - because CD sheds so much light on reality.

The final day can be called “The Great Honey Hunt”.

(apologies to those born after 1993 for these obscure literary references)…