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TheGeneral said:
I wonder how many games Collins would have played this year if he wasn't injured...Possibly the last two in place of Houlihan.
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I'd suggest he would have played plenty and especially with Waite being out.
Coaches loved him in the pre-season and that poor game is best binning.
 
I have yet to come across a Carlton supporter(besides people on bigfooty) that weren't blown away by how bad he was in that Essendon game.

But if he can turn it around great! need as many quality players as possible.

I just cant see it happening, hope he proves me wrong!:thumbsu:
 

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steveo898 said:
I have yet to come across a Carlton supporter(besides people on bigfooty) that weren't blown away by how bad he was in that Essendon game.

But if he can turn it around great! need as many quality players as possible.

I just cant see it happening, hope he proves me wrong!:thumbsu:
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Steveo, do these same supporters frequent training sessions?
Do these same people really know a lot about Collins other than what they saw in 120 minutes of football?
Did these same people see Collins in the Ants in the 2 weeks prior to his elevation?

There are rarely guarantees with players such as Collins, but his skills and kicking will compliment our forward line when he gets a few games behind him.
Not suggesting Collins will be a superstar, but his size and skill attributes could fit in quite nicely as a Houlihan upgrade, next year.
 
steveo898 said:
I have yet to come across a Carlton supporter(besides people on bigfooty) that weren't blown away by how bad he was in that Essendon game.

But if he can turn it around great! need as many quality players as possible.

I just cant see it happening, hope he proves me wrong!:thumbsu:
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What was so terrible about his game against Essendon was his skills and decision making...

Now we actually know his skill are actually sublime and decision making is top notch... so it is guaranteed that this was one of these games for him in which we will play alot better...

If we go by your theory, Hendo would never get another game... do you recall his first game for the year?
 
TheGeneral said:
Collins had a nightmare in that game, but like a footballer, not an athlete, he was in the right position and clear to receive, but didn't finish like we know he can.
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That's right. When the rot set in, it just went from bad to worse.
Apparently, he had to be consoled after that game.

Collins is courageous enough, no question, but I do hope he has the mental application to get that game out of his head.
He's better than that.
 
Andy Collins

Just saw a reference to Andy Collins in the Votes thread and must admit I had completely forgotten about him.


Any word on his progress ?


What do people think ? Can he break into this team next year, just a depth player or backup for 1AW or is the Grigg/Collins trade a bust for the Blues.
 
Re: 2011 Player Review - BF wants you!

#16-Andrew Collins

A Little bit about Andrew
Andrew Collins arrived at Carlton in 2011 after a trade with Richmond that saw Shaun Grigg join the Tigers. Andrew stands at 187cms tall and weighs around 80kgs. He calls himself a midfielder who can go up forward and try and kick a goal or take a mark. He had an injury interrupted pre-season, but was fit enough by the time round one came along.

Season 2011 for Andrew
Andrew debuted for the Northern Bullants in round one against the Bendigo Bombers. He played a great game and was named in the best. Official stats showed that he finished with 33 disposals & 11 marks. Carlton’s match committee was impressed with his game and he was called up to make his Carlton debut in Round three. He became the 1,333rd player to represent the Carlton Football club in the AFL when he ran out against the Pies. He was named as the substitute and came on during the third quarter. He made an impact and finished the game with 9 disposals, 7 marks, 1 tackle and 1 behind. Andrew played the next week against the Bombers. He matched up on Kyle Hardingham and finished with 9 disposals, 4 marks, 4 tackles and 2 behinds.
He returned to the Bullants the week after and played a good game. He hurt his shoulder and was out for a month. He returned to the Bullants in late may and played a great game against the Box Hill Hawks, kicking three goals.
In early June it was decided that he would undergo surgery on his injured left shoulder. His injury had restricted his pre-season program and the early part of the season, so surgery was the best option. The surgery meant that he would miss the remainder of the 2011 season.

Where to from here?
Andrew made a good start to his career at Carlton. His shoulder injury meant he could not play to his full potential. Fans didn’t really get a chance to see Andrew at his absolute best. Andrew had surgery on his shoulder early on in the season, which means he has the time to recover and have a chance at completing a full pre-season. This will give Andrew the best chance at earning his place in the senior side in 2012 and showing the Carlton faithful what he can do. He works really hard and gives 110%. I can’t wait to see him really shine in the future.
May your career be long and successful at the Navy Blues Andrew.
 
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maceman said:
G'day folks. Just wanted to ask how Andy was travelling after an injury interupted 2011. Is he fit? Cheers
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Very fit last time I saw him.
Still moves gracefully and has terrific kicking skills.
Getting into the main team will be somewhat tougher for him than it was last year, though.
 
Does AC have a future at Carlton?

One wouldn't want to chop and change the side for the Giants too much, but if he doesn't get a game against a bad side, you have to wonder when the next game is coming.

We don't play the Suns until round 22.

*waits for tonight's selection to prove me wrong* #RobertWalls
 

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I'm not too happy he's playing much more on a HFF, that's a very tough spot to crack on our list. Andy may be too slow to add pressure etc. Still see him as a young Houlihan type.
 
Unfortunatly I don't think he will be able to make it at Carlton, Our forward line seems hard to break into, There seems to be alot more chance to get a crack if you play back or midfield, But with Betts, Jeffy, Waite, Walker, (Resting ruck), (Resting Midfielder) there really isn't much opptunity.
 

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