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Let's get back on topic thanks all - Carlton v Freo Preview!
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I find Simmo most overrated with ball in hand. Very slow to kick the ball back into play. Often kicks long to where we are outnumbered at the contest and overlooks better options. Don't want him kicking to our leading forwards. Fisher Williamson LOB Cunners Walsh all offer more. Prefer investing in them than a great player at his peak who has played on one year too many.
I doubt Marchbank would be ready after one run, in fact it would be extremely unlikely, but that makes no difference to desperate supporters, so much so their willing to fit him in any where
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I think Simmo is one of our smarter footballers and makes the right choices as much as anyone whether his body holds up is the issue. He may know what the right option is but knows that making that kick isnt a high percentage option for him.
There was a play against the Hawks where Wingard? had the ball going through a pack and Simmo was the only CFC player to anticipate how that play was going to roll out. Unfortunately with his physical limitations (speed and agility) he couldn't stop the play and a goal resulted but he was the only one trying to stop it. I think Simmo knows that his mind is willing but his body is no longer able to deliver as it once did.
I think the club will look seriously at moving Simmo and Murph on, but even with their limitations I don't see anyone banging the door down for their spot yet.
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With all Murphy bashing that goes on, I think it will be a case of not appreciating what we have until he's gone.
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Oh right....desperate supporters.
Why do you do these things? It a disservice to yourself and the thread.No one is desperate and Marchbank may well not be right to go this week, but bringing it back on topic - I (me, harker, no on else) would like to see players such as Dow & Marchbank certainly and maybe Honey, O'Brien & Philp get as many games as possible into them before years end.
I don't mind the idea of giving some of the oldies a rest here and there and even if it's only a couple of games for O'Brien and Honey....and given the injuries we have.....I don't see any harm done.
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Not really though. You're implying dropping him is a bad thing. It's normal and is more often than not a good thing for player and club. Michael Clarke still maintains its the best thing that ever happened for his career getting dropped from the aussie team. Look how ridiculous Smith has been after he was 'dropped'. Getting dropped will not change the fact willo is likely seen internally as a 10 year player.
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Don't think we'll miss a 33yo timid, dinky kicking, non chasing, non tackling accumulator who lacks pace much.
And that can be a comment that applies to this weeks match as well as any after.
To stay on topic.
Yeah I got sucked in by his sweet kicking style but in terms of his kicking effectiveness I don't rate him at all. I feel as supporters we are blinded by his courage and contested marking and tend to overlook deficiencies like his decision making
Hopefully Teague picks a side that have some miles under their belts
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Dow
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Martin (Injured)
Fisher and Dow can rotate playing forward and midtime.
Left out Harry, Cunners, McGovern based on the latest injury reports.
In:
Dow
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Martin (Injured)
Fisher and Dow can rotate playing forward and midtime.
Left out Harry, Cunners, McGovern based on the latest injury reports.
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Mckay wa good to go based on the last injury report.
When fit I have him in my best 22. People forget the fact that he is an exceptional intercepting mark. Just got to get his core strength to be able to match up against power forwards. I see him as a successor to Liam. Having three tall intercepting defenders wont be necessary most games but Caleb's strength is his versatility.He can also match up against quick medium sized forwards whereas Plow is suspect overhead and not as quick.
You will be waiting a long time for Marchbank to play as a KPD. I have this debate each year
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FFS don't keep us in suspense!
To highlight he is never going to put the size on to play on the monster forwards, nor is he able to body opponents his own size?
I will keep that under my hate
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Sounding very much like
Out: Martin, TDK
In: Dow, McKay
McKay clearly being managed to get through the season and from all reports will be back. Dow has done his time and with Martin injured seems the obvious choice.
Cunners a sneaky chance over Dow and if Pitto doesn’t get up then TDK will hold his spot.
Out: Martin, TDK
In: Dow, McKay
McKay clearly being managed to get through the season and from all reports will be back. Dow has done his time and with Martin injured seems the obvious choice.
Cunners a sneaky chance over Dow and if Pitto doesn’t get up then TDK will hold his spot.
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Another storm when we're scheduled to play. Dammit
Why would we drop TDK ? ...
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Stop beating around the bushDon't think we'll miss a 33yo timid, dinky kicking, non chasing, non tackling accumulator who lacks pace much.
And that can be a comment that applies to this weeks match as well as any after.
To stay on topic.
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Make way for Harry, I think Teague is loving Pitto’s work so if fit he gets the nod. I guess they could play Harry, TDK and Cas all in the fwd line but I don’t see it happening
Should be a good match up for us as i believe freo are capable of producing some good games.
Their backline is looking a little small and hopefully this is something we can exploit.
IN: Mckay, Dow
OUT: Martin, de koning
Kennedy to push forward and Dow to come in the guts to inject some pace that Kennedy, setters and cripps dont have.
De Koning a bit unlucky but pittonet and darcy seem a build for build matchup. Could keep De koning in if we want to try and exploit height a little more.
Might also like to see Betts out for Honey but hope eddie kicks a few this week.
Their backline is looking a little small and hopefully this is something we can exploit.
IN: Mckay, Dow
OUT: Martin, de koning
Kennedy to push forward and Dow to come in the guts to inject some pace that Kennedy, setters and cripps dont have.
De Koning a bit unlucky but pittonet and darcy seem a build for build matchup. Could keep De koning in if we want to try and exploit height a little more.
Might also like to see Betts out for Honey but hope eddie kicks a few this week.
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For me just McKay for Martin.
Hopefully Dow has another good scratch match. then if his attitude is right, which you would expect it to be, play him for the final 6 games.
Hopefully Dow has another good scratch match. then if his attitude is right, which you would expect it to be, play him for the final 6 games.
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