News No automatic recall for Stevo & Scotland

[true_blue_69]

from the Carlton Website........


http://www.carltonfc.com.au/season2008/newsarticle/tabid/4311/newsid/80235/default.aspx

NICK Stevens and Heath Scotland both pushed hard for a quick recall to the Carlton side with strong performances at VFL level, but they must further impress coach Brett Ratten at Wednesday’s main training session if they are to earn back their spots.
The experienced duo were high-profile selection casualties after the heavy loss to Essendon a fortnight ago and Ratten said neither was a walk-up start to play against Richmond on Saturday.
“It is hard to change [a winning line-up],” Ratten said from Visy Park on Wednesday. “We’ll go through that after training, we’ll see how everyone pulls up and make an assessment then.
“They [Stevens and Scotland] are in the mix. They’re quality players but we just went with a different team structure [last week]. We’ll have to see how we go at the selection table.”
Further clouding the issue is the fact that the club’s VFL affiliate, the Northern Bullants, have a bye this week, which also means Andrew Walker and Robbie Warnock won’t be able to make their long-awaited returns from injury.
More to follow...

 

[The Old Dark Navy's]

Re: No automatic recall for Stevo m& Scotland

I take that as one or both coming back in and Ratts just wanting them to keep working hard in the leadup. Could be a indicator to just wanting one of them back so casting doubt on automatic selection for both, but pretty much he has said if they train well, they are back.

 

[NWTYRX]

Re: No automatic recall for Stevo m& Scotland

Well, I'd much prefer Scotland. Stevens needs to have another week laying 5+ tackles in the 2's, before he's even re-considered

 

[serenityNow]

Re: No automatic recall for Stevo m& Scotland

Well, I'd much prefer Scotland. Stevens needs to have another week laying 5+ tackles in the 2's, before he's even re-considered

Agree.

 

[blues4flag]

Re: No automatic recall for Stevo m& Scotland

Well, I'd much prefer Scotland. Stevens needs to have another week laying 5+ tackles in the 2's, before he's even re-considered

Yep. Scotland was stiff to be dropped in the first place although there is some overlap between the role his role and Chris Johnson's - even Houlihan if Ratts is to persist with him in defence.

 

[CrippsonBlue]

Re: No automatic recall for Stevo m& Scotland

I take that as one or both coming back in and Ratts just wanting them to keep working hard in the leadup. Could be a indicator to just wanting one of them back so casting doubt on automatic selection for both, but pretty much he has said if they train well, they are back.

That's the impression I got as well...

Had it not been for the bye, I think it would likely have been a different story for at least one if not both. Based on the break though, it is understandable if they both come back.

 

[Marc Shmurf 3]

As pathetic and soft as this sounds, we need as much class and experience we can get to beat the Tigers this week. This is a danger game and a MUST WIN...

Yes the boys are lucky that the Bullants have the week off, but at the G on a wet day, we need good ball users and that they both are.

But they better bloody perform as it will be straight back into the 2's for mine.

 

[WeninRome]

Stevens isn't good enough to be in the 1's. He shouldn't come back in at all.

Scotland is very valuable and always has a dip. The bloke didn't have a pre season, so it is understandable that he is a bit off his game.

I hope we trade Stevens come year end for a draft pick or two.

 

[Jeremias]

If Stevens is brought back into the seniors after just 1 week in the VFL I'll be sick. What the hell is he going to learn from spending just 1 week in the reserves? 1 week punishment is nowhere near enough for many weeks of insipid, soft, selfish & lazy performances.

Scotland I can handle coming back into the senior side for this week because at least we know that he will give it his all and go when it is his turn to go.

 

[Bronze]

The admin at Carlton have handled this one beautifully.

It's funny how everyone just thinks Stevens and Scotland were dropped for a poor game against Essendon.

 

[BlueSnake]

I'd be all for Scotty coming back, and if Johnson remains, chuck CJ#2 somewhere up forward. I have a feeling he could be really handy there.

Though with our defense the way it is, it could be very interesting to see what happens this week.

 

[Feast of Hate]

Stevens to come back.. Better not see him back, can't stand the weak as water little buttercup, keep him in the 2's

 

[Team Mo']

I don't want to see Stevens until he tears apart a a VFL game, runs his guts out, goes hard and beats his opponent.

For someone with that much talent but little application it's almost sorry to see. Would prfer we go for youth rather then play a softy...

 

[Jamie007]

I'd think with Stevens direct opponent last week who was was tagging Stevens, kicking 4 goals and getting BOG, would see him not even close to getting back into our seniors.. Read this article.. Yes its true.. 4 goals...

http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sport/afl/story/0,26576,25738172-19895,00.html

Here is a quote from this article... " Coburg captain Nick Carnell, who had the big job on Stevens, booted four goals in a best-afield display"

 

[gbatman]

1 more week for both.