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Re: Rd 21: Pre Game Speculations: Carlton vs Brisbane - Gointocarlton - 08-11-2016
(08-11-2016, 01:02 PM)Mav link Wrote:To me, this is the preseason and having a look at the youngsters is what it's all about. Getting a look at Cunningham is brilliant. Any chance Harry Mackay will get a game in the next couple of weeks?Gee Mav, a game I watched vs Norf reserves on TV a few weeks ago, he was way off the mark. His brother showed him up big time at the other end.
Re: Rd 21: Pre Game Speculations: Carlton vs Brisbane - townsendcalling - 08-11-2016
(08-11-2016, 01:08 PM)Gointocarlton link Wrote:Gee Mav, a game I watched vs Norf reserves on TV a few weeks ago, he was way off the mark. His brother showed him up big time at the other end.
His brother had the luxury of an uninterrupted season, but H ain't even close. He'll be part of the 2017 campaign.
Re: Rd 21: Pre Game Speculations: Carlton vs Brisbane - Mav - 08-11-2016
Can't unwrap all the pressies before Xmas it seems >
Re: Rd 21: Pre Game Speculations: Carlton vs Brisbane - Rational_Expectations - 08-11-2016
(08-11-2016, 11:08 AM)townsendcalling link Wrote:Cunningham: Rising Star Nomination for this week!!!
The way he's been going I'd take 8 possessions.
Re: Rd 21: Pre Game Speculations: Carlton vs Brisbane - LP - 08-11-2016
Cunningham will do OK, better than people think.
Good ball user.
Good mover.
Strong core.
Good speed.
Great awareness.
Only issue I see is fitness and game plan familiarity.
Reminds me a bit of Murphy / Bradley / Scotland, just needs to improve his non-preferred side.
Re: Rd 21: Pre Game Speculations: Carlton vs Brisbane - Mav - 08-11-2016
Having a useful kick with the non-preferred is most useful for inside players but fast outside types will have time to get onto their good side. Bending the ball back by dropping the ball on the outside of the foot reduces reliance on the wrong foot. If he has the makings of a good non-preferred kick, then the monumental effort needed to refine it might be worthwhile. But if it is miles away atm, the time and effort would be better applied to other areas. Does he have a functional non-preferred atm?
Re: Rd 21: Pre Game Speculations: Carlton vs Brisbane - ElwoodBlues1 - 08-11-2016
(08-11-2016, 10:28 PM)LP link Wrote:Cunningham will do OK, better than people think.
Good ball user.
Good mover.
Strong core.
Good speed.
Great awareness.
Only issue I see is fitness and game plan familiarity.
Reminds me a bit of Murphy / Bradley / Scotland, just needs to improve his non-preferred side.
Going by the NB reports especially baggers he seems to have to have had trouble winning contested footy,think the coaches notes also suggested same....we cant afford another player who wont put his body in when required and while I know he was recruited as an outside runner you still have to contest in the proper manner.
One of the things I like about SOSOS is the way he puts his body on the line and even though he is underdeveloped physically you know he will always have his eyes on the footy...I expect similar commitment from Cunningham...
Re: Rd 21: Pre Game Speculations: Carlton vs Brisbane - Bear - 08-11-2016
(08-11-2016, 10:28 PM)LP link Wrote:Reminds me a bit of Murphy / Bradley / Scotland, just needs to improve his non-preferred side.
He reminds you of all 3 combined? Crikey!
Re: Rd 21: Pre Game Speculations: Carlton vs Brisbane - Baggers - 08-12-2016
(08-11-2016, 10:28 PM)LP link Wrote:Cunningham will do OK, better than people think.
Good ball user.
Good mover.
Strong core.
Good speed.
Great awareness.
Only issue I see is fitness and game plan familiarity.
Reminds me a bit of Murphy / Bradley / Scotland, just needs to improve his non-preferred side.
There's no doubting the kid's talent but for me the question remains, can he do it in fair-dinkum AFL heat? Yes, he needs time to get his fitness up, understand the game plan, but if there's something coming through loud and clear in terms of BBs expectations it's you'd better have a strong defensive game. And you'd better be ready to put your body on the line when it's your turn. And your tackles better be hard and effective.
Everitt has a terrific offensive game, but... similarly it's one of my chief knocks on Jaksch, just not hard/defensive enough.
Just look at how much Gibbs has improved his defensive game this year... a much, much better all-round player now.
Early days for 'Cunna' and I really hope he makes it.
Re: Rd 21: Pre Game Speculations: Carlton vs Brisbane - cookie2 - 08-12-2016
(08-11-2016, 11:51 PM)ElwoodBlues1 link Wrote:Going by the NB reports especially baggers he seems to have to have had trouble winning contested footy,think the coaches notes also suggested same....we cant afford another player who wont put his body in when required and while I know he was recruited as an outside runner you still have to contest in the proper manner.
One of the things I like about SOSOS is the way he puts his body on the line and even though he is underdeveloped physically you know he will always have his eyes on the footy...I expect similar commitment from Cunningham...
That has struck me about Jack too - very hard at it and persistent. Very pleasing and those qualities can inspire others. He will be a very handy player when he reaches full physical maturity.