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VFL Carlton Reserves 2025
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Keep thinking back to match and the role of Ethan Phillips, controls and patrols the back line really well. Not sure what the knock on him is but can’t see us hanging on to him for long.
Development has been one of our biggest issues for last 30 years. We have been shocking and are now finally starting to get it together. We have the talent
I reckon Wright would have already spoken with Power about what he wants to do next year. You don’t let good people go
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Our development GROUP is finally kicking goals and will need little or no adjustment Power, Ebert, Lonergan and Baker.
Our kids are finally developing at a decent rate and the skill level of the youngsters is mostly evident. After a false start playing Monahan forward, his development of late has been rapid, while Duffy is doing well despite limited game time to date. We have had a long term approach to the Irish and I will be surprised if we part with them early.
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If Power wanted to stay as VFL coach I certainly wouldn't discourage him. A good development seconds team is important and something we've lacked for too long.
The key will be getting our AFL coaching ranks to be on the same page as far as game style etc goes so we don't have such a disparity when players are called up and suddenly are playing a dour defensive role instead of what the were doing in the magoos...
The key will be getting our AFL coaching ranks to be on the same page as far as game style etc goes so we don't have such a disparity when players are called up and suddenly are playing a dour defensive role instead of what the were doing in the magoos...
Reminds me of Dan Huston. Big bodied, balanced football who is a good user/decision maker. AFL ready.
Was surprised that we won after it looked like the Pies games style was more efficient and their pace would be unstoppable as the game progressed.
LC's best game for the year. Used it well and competed hard.
We definitely need to add BC to the 1s as playing 4 mids is running them into the ground.
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Just saw it...what a great kid. Pumping up others around him for senior selection possibly at the expense of himself...well done young man.
So definitely directed at Binns?
Onya Vossy. Showing your courage by going after the big dogs and leaders.
Regardless of who's coaching next year hopefully we'll see a different look midfield with Jagga fit and firing and Ben C getting time as he should be replacing one of Crippa or George in due course.
Would look to start playing Cripps forward more with chop out stints in the middle, and if we don't believe we have a Saad replacement on the list then get one or start using a Charleson or Wilson more.
F Young should be looking to get more senior time too, the guy can hit targets.
Unfortunately this current iteration of Carlton won't get us to the promised land so lets have a hard look at the younger guys as our future.
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I’ve always wondered why Luke wouldn’t be stoppage or midfield coach in the seniors or even senior assistant
Players seem to love playing for him and I think he could add some match day smarts for us that I don’t think the current midfield/stoppage assistants have
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The more games we get into him in the VFL, the better he's going to be at AFL level. Just look at Skull for example. He played 53 games and came into the senior squad and looked right at home. Despite what some of the numpties say, he's a good player and will get better with experience.
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Yup... has some seriously good moves as well. Works especially well with Billy. Maybe playing Billy and Charleson off the HB line with Wilson in the back pocket.
So you're saying we play Billy at half back and Wilson in the back pocket??
Why not the other way around?
Still early days,
(Cowan) Carroll Wilson Charleston, if these 3 can become AFL grade players, the backline has the beginnings of a more modern speedy attacking rebounding backline, with promising foot skills…
(Cowan) Carroll Wilson Charleston, if these 3 can become AFL grade players, the backline has the beginnings of a more modern speedy attacking rebounding backline, with promising foot skills…
That's how I read it.
Jimmae
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Slow, limited physical presence against AFL bodies, doesn't keep up with the pace of the action when stepping up.
Worse than S.Durdin, so I'm more excited to see Grainger-Barass in a third forward, third defender role.
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Still skinny, but might be leaning into it now.
A good option should we want to move on from Lewis Young.
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Thought DGB presented really well
Carroll Wilson Charleson Ollie all running defender options. I'd play Jagga off HB in his first year at times. Weitering, Silvagni, HOF, Newman as pillars. Can Boyd reach his potential? We have some talent and will add Dean at years end
Flynn Young looks a modern day HB to me. That run and raking Left foot aff HB would be a weapon
Love to see Cowan on a wing or even the middle. Tough, some pace and can kick it long to advantage
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What i really liked about Cowan’s performance was like a few have mentioned, he displayed the run & took the opposition on much like his U18’s years, also thought his kicking looked better…
I’d like him to settle down in defence for a while and build his game off the back of that attacking style of performance, then possibly in time progress to becoming a winger…
Carroll Wilson Charleston all virtually still raw, but each showing some good signs of progress, particularly with the style types they are and what they can/could eventually provide…
Edit: Flynn Young could possibly play forward wing backline, worth maybe trialing him out to see which best suits..
Liking Ollie’s development down back, no problem with him given more time there, i believe it has certainly helped improve him but I’d like to see him eventually back on a wing, i think in the right system he could be a productive goal scorer…
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I'd like to see Cowan train with the midfield over pre season. I've seen him play there and he is impressive. Big body with some speed and a beautiful kick
I want to see names like Cowan Cincotta Elijah Kemp Moir Durdin Motlop being trained to add to midfield mix. Add these to Cripps Hewett Lord Cerra Walsh BenC and the mix looks very very different and has all bases covered
The midfield needs an overhaul in terms of more dynamic depth and rotations, develop a wider range spread for the now and future, obviously that depends on the next coaching group and the new game plan systems/methods they apply…
There’s certainly a few options on the list to trial with, although we certainly need to bring in players the list is devoid of with midfield & forward skills speed IQ…
