News McLean fighting hard for selection

[blues4flag]

Redeemed himself with his last quarter (third was decent too) after an average start. Didn't look fully confident in his shoulder and disposal (by foot) was down but he keeps his place.

As poor as his footskills are, there'd be very few who are better by hand at the club.

 

[OldBlueFan]

Redeemed himself with his last quarter (third was decent too) after an average start. Didn't look fully confident in his shoulder and disposal (by foot) was down but he keeps his place.

As poor as his footskills are, there'd be very few who are better by hand at the club.

The smack he copped to it early that left him holding it limp and trying to flex it in experimentation wouldn't have helped his confidence. But he showed his character by coming back strongly in the second half.

 

[juddsentant517]

Brock isnt in our best 25 let alone best 22
The coaching panel has showed us that
His first game against geelong he got subbed off at 1/2 time when judd was unfit limping around etc
They are saying judd on 1 leg is better than a fit brock
Ratts loves ed and ellard just keeps getting the job done
Btw all these guys how what hoops in who do u drop?
Hendo/206/bower/laids/kruz would be in our best 22 you would think

No shame in being worst than Judd on one leg.
Judd won a B&F without a groin

 

[serenityNow]

Curnow stays, one bad game doesn't undo all his good early work. Mclean's just gotta keep working at it in the 2's.

I would bring in Hendo this week though, its time he was given a go. has looked good in the ressies of late.

isn't it great the depth we have? so many knocking on the door keeping the guys in the side honest..

 

[blue gunslinger]

Curnow stays, one bad game doesn't undo all his good early work. Mclean's just gotta keep working at it in the 2's.

I would bring in Hendo this week though, its time he was given a go. has looked good in the ressies of late.

isn't it great the depth we have? so many knocking on the door keeping the guys in the side honest..

One bad shoulder can- medical staff will make the call. The shoulder is still unstable. It will hamper him

 

[Malifice]

One bad shoulder can- medical staff will make the call. The shoulder is still unstable. It will hamper him

He was definately protecting it. And for the Job we want him to do, I reckon he needs a spell to ensure its right.

When that Port player crashed into it it didnt look too good.

 

[blue gunslinger]

He was definately protecting it. And for the Job we want him to do, I reckon he needs a spell to ensure its right.

When that Port player crashed into it it didnt look too good.

when he 1st did it weeks ago I could not understand putting him back on. He was gone. And that one shot yesterday shows it is not ready yet.

 

[Malifice]

when he 1st did it weeks ago I could not understand putting him back on. He was gone. And that one shot yesterday shows it is not ready yet.

With you on both points 100% Guns.

Was ridiculous that Ratten kept him on after he did it vs the Saints.

Shows how highly Ratten rates him though. Dont think he is going to struggle for a recall once fit unless McLean or Ellard dominate.

 

[Hannabal]

People will always mention Gysberts when it comes to Mclean.
Sometimes you just have to own up. On the surface, until something changes (and it can), we lost out with Mclean vs keeping pick 11 (Gyslebrry). Gysberts is a 6.5/10 footballer on displayed form. Nothing to write about but he has 2-3 more years to prove otherwise...

I beg to differ. Ask any Melbourne supporter about Gysberts and they're in raptures, and rightly so. He's a smooth mover, has great ball winning ability, clean hands at stoppages, and makes really good decisions.

Two Rising Star nominations from your first 11 games of footy and averaging over 20 possessions as a 19 year old is better than your rating. But I sort of understand it.

 

[SeVi]

No shame in being worst than Judd on one leg.
Judd won a B&F without a groin

We need Judd out there against Geelong, even with the injury he sustained. As with Brock, we traded for him as an inside midfielder, as is Robinson, so it was a logical sub option - especially since McClean was playing his first game for close to a year in the seniors.

I would like to remind everyone about how Warnock improved as a result of getting more game time after Kruezer went down with the knee in round 13. Brock hasn't had enough time in the seniors to hit some form, but unfortunately, I can't see us being patient given we are looking at 4 place finish this year.

 

[Canyouhearthedrums]

Anyone saying Gysberts can't play is a loon.

I understand why we made the trade and, even with hindsight, it was a no brainer. But on exposed form, we've clearly got the wrong end of that deal. Hopefully Brock can even the ledger going forward.

Saving grace is we ended up getting Lucas anyway.

 

[Silvagnis]

What does a rising star count for?

Accolades not required

As a forerunner of the future, it is also hopelessly inaccurate. It conveniently overlooks the fact that stars do not rise evenly. It excludes late developers. Absurdly, rookie Michael Barlow could have won the Brownlow Medal last year, but not the Rising Star award. It also excludes injury victims and big men, who axiomatically take longer to rise. Anomalously in a game increasingly built on defence, it recognises disproportionately few defenders.

Accolades not required

Gysberts' 2010 nomination should have gone to Robinson who was eligible and in the best players.

AFCA votes

Carlton v Melbourne
7 Ryan Houlihan (Carl)
5 Andrew Carrazzo (Carl)
5 Andrew Walker (Carl)
5 Mitch Robinson (Carl)
5 Jarrad Waite (Carl)
3 Jordan Russell (Carl)

 

[lionel_luthor]

Melbourne fans are putting all their high faith in Gysberts because they know Scully is going to GWS

 

[Malifice]

Melbourne fans are putting all their high faith in Gysberts because they know Scully is going to GWS

I dont even want to joke about that.

Thats a crime if it happens.

But this isnt a thread about Melbourne.

 

[lionel_luthor]

Ratten just had his press conference and it seems that the players in line for recall are Bower, Houlihan and Kruezer, that tells me that either Curnow will play or it is very hard for Mclean to break back into the side.

If the Salary cap is tight because of re-signing Murphy and Walker, then I suspect Mclean will be squeezed out because he's on a lot of money for a player that can't get a regular game

 

[lionel_luthor]

1. Ratten didn't mention Henderson?
Singularly the most likely in for this week.

2. What will be will be.

I just read the excerpts Carlton FC posted on twitter, Ratten said Hendo is very close to selection but I got the impression it won't be this week

 

[thylacine60]

I dont even want to joke about that.

Thats a crime if it happens.

But this isnt a thread about Melbourne.

Tried to agree more but couldn't manage it.