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For those getting excited about the prospect of Weitering being turned into a forward, there's this quote from Dale Amos on the club site:

"Across Marchbank, Weitering, Plowman, Docherty and Byrne in particular, they are the younger guys in our backline coming through that we’re hopeful will play a stack of footy together."

While he may go forward occasionally, that would seem to indicate the club sees him as a defender for the long term.
I would love to see them all playing backline, but I would be a bit disappointed if Marchbank and/or Weitering isn't given an extended run up forward at some stage to see what they can do.
 

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For those getting excited about the prospect of Weitering being turned into a forward, there's this quote from Dale Amos on the club site:

"Across Marchbank, Weitering, Plowman, Docherty and Byrne in particular, they are the younger guys in our backline coming through that we’re hopeful will play a stack of footy together."

While he may go forward occasionally, that would seem to indicate the club sees him as a defender for the long term.
I'm sure most Carlton fans would prefer to see Weitering in defence BB. This backline combination should develop together.
Like I said, it was only one drill where he was used in a forward capacity.
Charlie however! from the snippets I have seen, he is probably training 50/50 mid/forward.
 

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I'm sure most Carlton fans would prefer to see Weitering in defence BB. This backline combination should develop together.
Like I said, it was only one drill where he was used in a forward capacity.
Charlie however! from the snippets I have seen, he is probably training 50/50 mid/forward.
Not me. It's not that I want Weitering forward above all, but I'd like a situation where we could truly consider it.

Weitering will make for a wonderful forward and add the smarts we're currently lacking up front.
Silvagni is a smart player but I'm not sure he'll develop into a smart, forward leader. He may though.

Weitering plays ahead of the game and his instruction to our forwards would be invaluable.
 

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I would love to see them all playing backline, but I would be a bit disappointed if Marchbank and/or Weitering isn't given an extended run up forward at some stage to see what they can do.
Got this gut feel Marchbank could be our new century Peter McConville. Equally good as back or forward. Some fans get so caught up on structure on paper they forget in the real game on the ground some players have no problems adapting to both ends of the ground.

Our backline in our best sides tended to be a back 6 of
English Southby Harmes
Doull Perovic Hunter
but the reality was Hunter could play forward and did at times and Harmes could be centre of even forward himself as he proved when he destroyed Hawks in 82 qualifying final. We had Peter McConville, Klomp and Curly Austin around this time too. We had more than 6 quality backs. If someone has to play forward because he is just good enough like a McConville, Hunter or Harmes you find a way with a good team and it actually works. Even before that guys like David McKay and Jezza from eras before any of us were excellent in more than one part of the ground.
 

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Got this gut feel Marchbank could be our new century Peter McConville. Equally good as back or forward. Some fans get so caught up on structure on paper they forget in the real game on the ground some players have no problems adapting to both ends of the ground.

Our backline in our best sides tended to be a back 6 of
English Southby Harmes
Doull Perovic Hunter
but the reality was Hunter could play forward and did at times and Harmes could be centre of even forward himself as he proved when he destroyed Hawks in 82 qualifying final. We had Peter McConville, Klomp and Curly Austin around this time too. We had more than 6 quality backs. If someone has to play forward because he is just good enough like a McConville, Hunter or Harmes you find a way with a good team and it actually works. Even before that guys like David McKay and Jezza from eras before any of us were excellent in more than one part of the ground.
Quality post! Most of those are before my time, I only really remember Hunter in that group. I am a Claremont supporter and he is one of the very reasons I support Carlton. I would've seen Doull play but I was too young to remember and appreciate (I was idolising Hunter and Ralph).

Bolton and co. mention versatility a lot and I understand why playing these guys forward may scare some people but I just think that Weitering and Marchbank are very similar and having one down each end would be great for the team.
 

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Not me. It's not that I want Weitering forward above all, but I'd like a situation where we could truly consider it.

Weitering will make for a wonderful forward and add the smarts we're currently lacking up front.
Silvagni is a smart player but I'm not sure he'll develop into a smart, forward leader. He may though.

Weitering plays ahead of the game and his instruction to our forwards would be invaluable.
If he can play forward that would be terrific .

But I'm not sure we can say he'll be a wonderful forward.
I get the feeling it's more an experiment that they think will work.
 

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For those getting excited about the prospect of Weitering being turned into a forward, there's this quote from Dale Amos on the club site:

"Across Marchbank, Weitering, Plowman, Docherty and Byrne in particular, they are the younger guys in our backline coming through that we’re hopeful will play a stack of footy together."

While he may go forward occasionally, that would seem to indicate the club sees him as a defender for the long term.
You can add Macreade into that list as well. It's just they don't know about him yet.:p
 

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Not me. It's not that I want Weitering forward above all, but I'd like a situation where we could truly consider it.

Weitering will make for a wonderful forward and add the smarts we're currently lacking up front.
Silvagni is a smart player but I'm not sure he'll develop into a smart, forward leader. He may though.

Weitering plays ahead of the game and his instruction to our forwards would be invaluable.
I really do think Weitering will be our Harry Taylor. Play predominantly in the backline and then throw him forward should we need to.
 

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For those getting excited about the prospect of Weitering being turned into a forward, there's this quote from Dale Amos on the club site:

"Across Marchbank, Weitering, Plowman, Docherty and Byrne in particular, they are the younger guys in our backline coming through that we’re hopeful will play a stack of footy together."

While he may go forward occasionally, that would seem to indicate the club sees him as a defender for the long term.
Sounds good to me...looks like a seriously good defensive unit.

Maybe turn one of Macreadie or Jaksch into a forward, to go with McKay & SOSOS.
 

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Was it the Hawthorn game we threw Weiters game forward? Thought it worked well that day
I reckon he can play that position and do it effectively. Just not sure he's a natural CHF/FF . I've always felt the best big forwards are creative (flamboyant even)leaders who demand the footy.

But maybe he's the Josh Kennedy type. Hope it works.
 
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For those getting excited about the prospect of Weitering being turned into a forward, there's this quote from Dale Amos on the club site:

"Across Marchbank, Weitering, Plowman, Docherty and Byrne in particular, they are the younger guys in our backline coming through that we’re hopeful will play a stack of footy together."

While he may go forward occasionally, that would seem to indicate the club sees him as a defender for the long term.
we are finally building depth, pretty much everywhere, exciting
 

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I reckon he can play that position and do it effectively. Just not sure he's a natural CHF/FF . I've always felt the best big forwards are creative (flamboyant even)leaders who demand the footy.

But maybe he's the Josh Kennedy type. Hope it works.
You don't think Weitering demands the football?
I guess you may not seem to be demanding it from the back-line but he does want the ball in hand.
Saw that in his TAC year, when running up the ground. He does have voice.

He has the aerobic ability to burn off most opponents.
He's smart in the air and on the ground and the big bonus is that he can kick straight.

We're fortunate in that we have an abundance of smarts and leaders in the back-line already, with Docherty, Plowman, Simpson & Marchbank for starters and if remains down back, then we'll be better for it. We may just be that little bit better with him up front though. Time will tell.
 
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