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Re: AFL Rd 3 2022 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Hawthorn - JonDorotich - 04-02-2022
I’m a tad worried
Boyd, Newman, OBrien & Plowman in the 1s, whilst Dow, Martin, Kemp & Williamson languish in the 2s
I hope our selectors know what they’re doing.
Re: AFL Rd 3 2022 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Hawthorn - JonDorotich - 04-02-2022
(04-02-2022, 03:31 AM)kruddler link Wrote:My take on Boyd from the pre-season game(s) i saw him in was that he was dead last on the pecking order on our list and daylight was second last.
Now, i could see why we chose him when we did (even if he wasn't a big need - hello KPD!) but he did have a decent kick on him and didn't mind a run. Between him, and LOB, we didn't have much else (obviously behind Saad...and maybe Martin).
But his kicking was absolutely horrendous in the praccy matches and i can't see how it will improve with the increased pressure of an actual AFL game.
I hope i'm wrong, but i think this is our biggest selection blunder thus far.
He was very clearly off the pace at AFL level and that was only at the speed of a practice match. He was rushed into turnover after turnover.
Fingers crossed that it all works out
Re: AFL Rd 3 2022 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Hawthorn - capcom - 04-02-2022
(04-02-2022, 04:00 AM)JonDorotich link Wrote:I’m a tad worried
Boyd, Newman, OBrien & Plowman in the 1s, whilst Dow, Martin, Kemp & Williamson languish in the 2s
I hope our selectors know what they’re doing.
You and me both ...
Re: AFL Rd 3 2022 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Hawthorn - ElwoodBlues1 - 04-02-2022
(04-02-2022, 03:31 AM)kruddler link Wrote:My take on Boyd from the pre-season game(s) i saw him in was that he was dead last on the pecking order on our list and daylight was second last.Boyds kicking is meant to be his strength but he couldn't guard an elephant trapped in a phone box. Like you I saw his kicking as poor under pressure in the praccy games and given he doesn't defend can't see him anywhere close to senior selection material. I'd even have to suggest LOB is more capable of being able to play defensively when required...
Now, i could see why we chose him when we did (even if he wasn't a big need - hello KPD!) but he did have a decent kick on him and didn't mind a run. Between him, and LOB, we didn't have much else (obviously behind Saad...and maybe Martin).
But his kicking was absolutely horrendous in the praccy matches and i can't see how it will improve with the increased pressure of an actual AFL game.
I hope i'm wrong, but i think this is our biggest selection blunder thus far.
Good luck to Boyd in his 1st game but his selection makes me nervous, hope he doesn't get Bruest as opponent...
Re: AFL Rd 3 2022 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Hawthorn - ElwoodBlues1 - 04-02-2022
(04-02-2022, 03:16 AM)LP link Wrote:Saad has been a bit hot and cold the first two rounds, but Boyd hasn't really shined yet either.Saad has been good especially round 1....big loss imho.
Re: AFL Rd 3 2022 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Hawthorn - LP - 04-02-2022
(04-02-2022, 05:50 AM)ElwoodBlues1 date Wrote:Saad has been good especially round 1....big loss imho.He has offered some good run and pace, but his disposal has been a tad ordinary, mostly long bomb hook kicks, with the odd accidental pass. Luckily they have come off, and he looks like a champion, but it's hellishly predictable that sort of thing can go either way and it will eventually even out luck wise.
I can't be a hypocrite, if I bagged SPS for kicking sideways or Simmo for taking safe option long bombs under pressure, I must apply the same rules to all other players I critique. So until I see Saad thread some needles I'll reserve my opinion.
Personally, off the HBF I think the bloke we are really going to miss is Gov, he's the one who has been more creative and attacking than any other. His disposal has been extraordinarily good.
Re: AFL Rd 3 2022 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Hawthorn - pinot - 04-02-2022
Saad is a big loss
Boyd has big shoes to fill.
Re: AFL Rd 3 2022 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Hawthorn - LP - 04-02-2022
This game has become a real test now, if we get a win we might be the real deal this time on the merry-go-round.
Re: AFL Rd 3 2022 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Hawthorn - madbluboy - 04-02-2022
Wasn't Saad 100% efficiency in rd 1?
Re: AFL Rd 3 2022 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Hawthorn - Baggers - 04-02-2022
(04-02-2022, 06:18 AM)LP link Wrote:This game has become a real test now, if we get a win we might be the real deal this time on the merry-go-round.
Tend to agree. Very big test. Our backline now looks to be lacking 'rebound bite' ... a little thin for options. 'Team' defense will be tested.