Ratten keeping Carlton's options open

[NWTYRX]

http://news.realfooty.com.au/ratten-keeping-carltons-options-open/20080107-1kkk.html

 

[Big Bad Sammus]

In that article, it says that Judd won't be considered until 'atleast' Round 2....WTF?

It also says that our most important game will be Round 1 against Bitchmond....So why wouldn't you include Juddski?

I think the journo's are really misinformed.

 

[NWTYRX]

No, no, he won't be considered until at least Round 2 of the NAB Cup. Judd will definitely be playing against Richmond in Round 1

 

[Big Bad Sammus]

No, no, he won't be considered until at least Round 2 of the NAB Cup. Judd will definitely be playing against Richmond in Round 1

Sorry, must have read to quickly and missed that bit!

Thanks!

 

[BlueMania]

Don't know about the rest of you guys but I'd like to see Nick Stevens playing in the nab cup games and getting in all the match practice he can to help ease nervousness (if any) before the season proper starts .

 

[BlueYoss]

We're playing 16 with eight on the interchange and can change eight players at halftime so we can use up to 32 players so everyone has a chance to put their case forward.

Anyone know how this works?

 

[BlueMania]

Anyone know how this works?

I'd suggest they'd most likely have 16 players play half a game , 8 in the first half and change over with the next group of 8 at half time . The other 16 to make up the 32 would be the main squad for the match .

 

[BlueYoss]

I'd suggest they'd most likely have 16 players play half a game , 8 in the first half and change over with the next group of 8 at half time . The other 16 to make up the 32 would be the main squad for the match .

I was referring to the positions, with only 16 players on the ground at a time...

 

[BlueMania]

Then i'd say they would most likely play without the wings perhaps ? I guess the ground could possibly be smaller than your average AFL ground too . You raise a good point there BlueYoss , hope we see some footage of that game .

 

[thylacine60]

Then i'd say they would most likely play without the wings perhaps ? I guess the ground could possibly be smaller than your average AFL ground too . You raise a good point there BlueYoss , hope we see some footage of that game .

Sounds right. Throws your midfield game out a bit I'd imagine although the old VFA always looked a more open game for it. When they weren't knocking each other unconscious in 2 feet of mud. Ah, Sundays.

 

[BlueMania]

Sounds right. Throws your midfield game out a bit I'd imagine although the old VFA always looked a more open game for it. When they weren't knocking each other unconscious in 2 feet of mud. Ah, Sundays.

AHH yes , the good ole days . When there was more mud than grass .

 

[judd5]

Seems as though Carlton does have intentions to play Judd in the preseason after all. Good to see that they aren't rushing him though and saying that he 'will' be playing.

 

[Big Bad Sammus]

Seems as though Carlton does have intentions to play Judd in the preseason after all. Good to see that they aren't rushing him though and saying that he 'will' be playing.

I personally don't think they should play Judd in the Noob Cup at all, unless they think he might want to stretch his legs a little and ease back into playing AFL - He should really only come on the ground for about 1 quater per match.

He is not worth the risk - I know I would rather have a Full, 100% Fit Judd playing 22 H&A games rather than participate in that worthless cup!

 

[judd5]

I personally don't think they should play Judd in the Noob Cup at all, unless they think he might want to stretch his legs a little and ease back into playing AFL - He should really only come on the ground for about 1 quater per match.

He is not worth the risk - I know I would rather have a Full, 100% Fit Judd playing 22 H&A games rather than participate in that worthless cup!

Yes, but i still think that Judd will take a couple of games to get into form, and playing him in the 'Noob Cup' as you say will help him get some game time rather than just going straight into the H&A season.

 

[BlueMania]

Yes, but i still think that Judd will take a couple of games to get into form, and playing him in the 'Noob Cup' as you say will help him get some game time rather than just going straight into the H&A season.

I dont agree judd5 , he finished last season still playing and has been doing plenty of skills and running in the off season . Playing only a minor part in our noob cup campaign , provided we get past the power out , wouldn't be too bad though . I say Stevens needs the game time more than anyone . Be good seeing the two working in tandem .

 

[judd5]

I dont agree judd5 , he finished last season still playing and has been doing plenty of skills and running in the off season . Playing only a minor part in our noob cup campaign , provided we get past the power out , wouldn't be too bad though . I say Stevens needs the game time more than anyone . Be good seeing the two working in tandem .

Not just Stevens and Judd working together, but the whole midfield. I think that the whole team needs at least a couple of games to really gel together.
So what do you say we agree on one game for each of Judd and Stevens in the Noob Cup???

 

[BlueMania]

Not just Stevens and Judd working together, but the whole midfield. I think that the whole team needs at least a couple of games to really gel together.
So what do you say we agree on one game for each of Judd and Stevens in the Noob Cup???

Yeah , sounds good to me . It would certainly give us blue baggers something to cheer about . they'd both give the youngsters someone senior in the middle to look up to as well . If we beat power in the 1st week , i might even take the family to see them in the 2nd week .

 

[HBF]

Seems as though Carlton does have intentions to play Judd in the preseason after all. Good to see that they aren't rushing him though and saying that he 'will' be playing.

You'd imagine the club would to get at least half a game into Judd before the season starts, just to blow the cobwebs out.

 

[Bluebear]

Then i'd say they would most likely play without the wings perhaps ? I guess the ground could possibly be smaller than your average AFL ground too . You raise a good point there BlueYoss , hope we see some footage of that game .

It's cricket season over in SA, just as here, so I'd assume that the bigger grounds are in use, so you might be onto something here BM.

Also the coaches might want a more attacking style game, and with less players, ess chance of flooding, double/triple teaming, gives the guys a chance to show their wares.