Oppo Camp Matt Watson

[number23]

Does anyone know what the deal is with Carlton's Matt Watson? He was a first round Draft Pick as a CHB and was an AA U18. He is a big boy and can kick a mile. The only knock that I heard on him was his lack of leg speed. He seems to be rotting in the Carlton 2's. Anyone got any other info? He seems the likely type that we need when Lake retires.

 

[Jaeger]

I've seen a fair bit of him, at Carlton and before getting drafted.

Big body, beautiful kick but he's slow.

 

[grizzlym]

I've seen a fair bit of him, at Carlton and before getting drafted.

Big body, beautiful kick but he's slow.

And has the turning circle of a Tongan monarch.

 

[Brishawk]

If he was any good be would be playing 1s and Henderson would be playing forward.

 

[xellis]

Large cranium.

 

[Badesumofu]

I recall that a lot of people thought we would draft him with our first pick. I don't think we would have even if had still be available. He'd probably go alright against some of the resting ruckmen, but his lack of pace and agility leave him poorly suited to the game as it is played today. Maybe if he became a genius reader of the play or something, but on the whole I say no thanks.

 

[Bardo State]

I'd be more interested in Keefe tbh

 

[Stratton_Gun]

Looks ok when I have seen him. Heard he is shocking at ground level though

 

[Leather Poisoning]

If you're a KPP not getting a game with Carlton at the moment if worry for your future.

Also, he has a very large head.

 

[Messenger]

He'd want to come cheap.

 

[savagelunchbox]

Let's all point and laugh at his large head.

 

[grizzlym]

Let's all point and laugh at his large head.

We can do pre-season training camp at Easter Island. Be a nice change of scenery for the lads.

 

[Collins-Langford-Ayres]

Too slow for the modern game. Pass.

 

[Brishawk]

He'd want to come cheap.

Carlton would want to be paying his salary.

 

[Davo23]

Carlton would want to be paying his salary.

I'm sure Carlton woul pay his one-way taxi ride as well.

And pack his suitcase!

 

[Messenger]

Pick 10 wasn't he? We blew consecutive pick 6's on KP talent that didnt pan out. C'est la vie.

 

[Agent Smith]

No, because apparently he has a big head.

Does this put him in the 'Mitch Thorp' camp?

 

[HARKER]

Pick 10 wasn't he? We blew consecutive pick 6's on KP talent that didnt pan out. C'est la vie.

Pick #18 as a matter of fact.
Has played some very good games at VFL level but unfortunately the two bad games he has played were televised.

Was best for Carlton last week playing exclusively on Gumbleton but yes, there are question marks about him being AFL ready.
Having said that he hasn't yet turned 21, so there may be time to get his body in the best shape to make his mark.

 

[Mitchell Madness]

Gary Moss was AA captain in u/18 at CHB

 

[TheFourPillars]

Pick #18 as a matter of fact.
Has played some very good games at VFL level but unfortunately the two bad games he has played were televised.

Was best for Carlton last week playing exclusively on Gumbleton but yes, there are question marks about him being AFL ready.
Having said that he hasn't yet turned 21, so there may be time to get his body in the best shape to make his mark.

thanks for your response but i don't think we will be looking at defenders or forwards to be honest it will be midfielders we will be going after

 

[Steven Tyler]

Gary Moss was AA captain in u/18 at CHB

CHB?
I don't think so!

 

[mr e]

I'd be more interested in Keefe tbh

Agree, Keefe would be a very very good get... imho

 

[kimbopen]

And has the turning circle of a Tongan monarch.

Have that sort of turning circle didn't stop the Handbaggers from taking a punt with the s**t Truck (Hawkins) ...

 

[Brishawk]

If he was any good be would be playing 1s and Henderson would be playing forward.

hmmm I know this is exactly what happened on Saturday but I still don't want Watson haha