Preview Changes vs Carlton

[jhong]

I liked the setup with Melk, Jefferson, JvR , Fritta and chin. I hope they continue it but I doubt they will . Langford looks ok , the other three kids look tired, would like to see Mentha , Adams , not sure Verral is ready yet , and Howes will be available.

 

[netslave]

not fussed but wouldnt mind seeing Mentha in for a game

 

[Sellout Scully]

Honestly think we just play Tholstrup til the end of the season to see what he can do with a clear run of games.


After seeing what Toby Bedford

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is now doing at GWS (and to some extent Jordan at Sydney), I'd hate for Tholstrup/Windsor to end up as regular subs / last-in-first-out players and then see them request trades and light it up for rivals because we didn't give them a consistent run of games.

I'm not a huge Bailey Laurie fan but he has been sub/subbed off in 9 of his 12 career games. He's probably not quite good enough to make the senior team despite clearly having some skills, however I don't think anyone can argue the constant in/out sub/out hasn't hurt his development. And don't get me started on Kynan Brown....

I don't want Windsor/Tholstrupp going down the same path.

 

[Crusty Demon]

Honestly think we just play Tholstrup til the end of the season to see what he can do with a clear run of games.


After seeing what Toby Bedford is now doing at GWS (and to some extent Jordan at Sydney), I'd hate for Tholstrup/Windsor to end up as regular subs / last-in-first-out players and then see them request trades and light it up for rivals because we didn't give them a consistent run of games.

I'm not a huge Bailey Laurie fan but he has been sub/subbed off in 9 of his 12 career games. He's probably not quite good enough to make the senior team despite clearly having some skills, however I don't think anyone can argue the constant in/out sub/out hasn't hurt his development. And don't get me started on Kynan Brown....

I don't want Windsor/Tholstrupp going down the same path.

That's fair. I think Windsor will be a chance to leave if he keeps being played out of position.

As for Kynan, yeah he got shafted last season in a couple of games no doubt and you wonder what it does to a kid's psyche. But having seen him thi season a bit for Casey, i wonder whether he's just not quite good enough. Some kids do thrive at the top level though. He has that attitude where he could be the type. Just doesn't quite look good enough for Casey unfortunately. Positive signs from Yze though on the weekend. Would love another father/son to become huge for us like Viney.

 

[Toump Ass]

I have no idea what attribute Tholstrup was supposed to have that made him worth a first round draft pick.
Speed, skill, composure, decision making, creativity, whatever it's supposed to be I can't see any of it and would happily trade him for a half-eaten packet of Harvest Snaps.

 

[Dancing Potato]

I have no idea what attribute Tholstrup was supposed to have that made him worth a first round draft pick.
Speed, skill, composure, decision making, creativity, whatever it's supposed to be I can't see any of it and would happily trade him for a half-eaten packet of Harvest Snaps.

Yes, but which flavour?

 

[Toump Ass]

Yes, but which flavour?

I'd want a token fourth round pick along with Mango and Lime snaps but anything else I'm fine with.

 

[Charlie_s123]

I have no idea what attribute Tholstrup was supposed to have that made him worth a first round draft pick.
Speed, skill, composure, decision making, creativity, whatever it's supposed to be I can't see any of it and would happily trade him for a half-eaten packet of Harvest Snaps.

Have to agree ... half decent mark for his size? Good second efforts?

Pretty baffling decision tbh

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[Toump Ass]

Have to agree ... half decent mark for his size? Good second efforts?

Pretty baffling decision tbh

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I'm no talent spotter but those highlights don't look too bad, fair to say he hasn't shown any of that at AFL level though, fingers crossed it's a confidence thing.

 

[Bluelegs]

I'm no talent spotter but those highlights don't look too bad, fair to say he hasn't shown any of that at AFL level though, fingers crossed it's a confidence thing.

The problem I see with a lot of those highlights is it's a lot of clips of him doing pretty basic stuff with way more time and space than he'll ever be afforded in the AFL.

 

[Lord Nev]

Well, surprise f***ing surprise, we mismanaged an injury...

 

[The Dr]

Well, surprise f***ing surprise, we mismanaged an injury...

Hopefully we rush him back before he's fit and play him straight in the seniors.

 

[ray_purchase]

If Petty comes in for Jeffo or JVR I will vomit.

IF Spargo comes in ahead of Mentha.well, I dunno what I will do but it wont be be pretty.

 

[schmuttt]

What I want to happen:
May and Mentha in for Lever and Sparrow

What will happen:
May and Spargo and Petty in for Lever, Sparrow and Windsor. Goody will force the super tall forwardline again.

 

[Lampers]

With that Lever news it should make it a pretty simple Lever out and May in.

Carlton will have a small forward line with Curnow and a resting ruck the only talls unless they debut Lemmey. So I could see a situation where it’s Lever and McDonald out for May and Howes. A May, Turner and Howes backline would be a bit more mobile and potentially better suited for a Carlton team with no McKay, McGovern, Silvagni and even Lewis Young

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all due to injury.

 

[Daemon]

Well, surprise f***ing surprise, we mismanaged an injury...

I'm dealing with coach irritation, my doctor says I'm done for the season. Could even be longer..

 

[Crusty Demon]

Well, surprise f***ing surprise, we mismanaged an injury...

You have to question Selwyn tbh. Far too many f* ups and issues since taking over. The side hasn't looked in tip top shape either. Not a fan
He can f* off with the coach and list manager asap

 

[Bluelegs]

Well, surprise f***ing surprise, we mismanaged an injury...

Probs just call his season now.

 

[Topkent]

Why did I even bother. What a wank. Lettuce leaf questions and let him say we're rebuilding on the run and targeted the draft despite our president saying we're aiming for finals.

 

[Bluelegs]

Why did I even bother. What a wank. Lettuce leaf questions and let him say we're rebuilding on the run and targeted the draft despite our president saying we're aiming for finals.

Also this time last year we were planning on selling those draft picks to get Houston. It's complete spin and he gets away with it because the media are lazy and have a goldfish memory.

 

[melbun]

because the media

are dumber than you can imagine

 

[Fork n Hell]

sounds like Goodies management team set this suckhole interview up so he can sell himself for another contract extension.

 

[schmuttt]

Why did I even bother. What a wank. Lettuce leaf questions and let him say we're rebuilding on the run and targeted the draft despite our president saying we're aiming for finals.

Targeting the draft is bs anyway unless they're willing to move senior players.

 

[Fork n Hell]

Targeting the draft is bs anyway unless they're willing to move senior players.

i reckon Oliver and Fritsch will both be traded this year, but yeah, they would have traded out Oliver last year if they were serious about it back then.

 

[The Dr]

sounds like Goodies management team set this suckhole interview up so he can sell himself for another contract extension.

And of course the interview came after our first win in ages