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Re: AFL Rd 3 2024 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs North Melbourne - Gointocarlton - 04-03-2024
(04-03-2024, 02:21 AM)DJC link Wrote:Yet we still have supporters suggesting that one or more of that quartet aren't doing enough and should be replaced. It's good to see a neutral observer confirming my impressions.Agreed, our brand of footy is one of being selfless, committed to the contest and one which is not overly reliant on one or two stars. It wasn't that long ago that we (certainly me) lamented "too much left to too few". Now its the complete opposite.
Re: AFL Rd 3 2024 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs North Melbourne - DJC - 04-03-2024
(04-03-2024, 04:50 AM)Gointocarlton link Wrote:Agreed, our brand of footy is one of being selfless, committed to the contest and one which is not overly reliant on one or two stars. It wasn't that long ago that we (certainly me) lamented "too much left to too few". Now its the complete opposite.
And I think that shows with the few starting to shine in different ways; Crippa is more of the icing on the cake than the baking dish, if that makes sense. Rather than carrying his teammates, he is being carried along with his teammates and is getting more outside ball and more time to make his disposals count. His 75% disposal efficiency is the highest he's managed.
Re: AFL Rd 3 2024 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs North Melbourne - LoveNavy - 04-03-2024
(04-03-2024, 01:22 AM)DJC link Wrote:And some praise for unsung heroes Cotters, Boydy, Georgie and Fog:
"Hoyne has praised hard running half-forward Matt Cottrell, George Hewett for his defensive work in the midfield, Jordan Boyd for his ball use and Lachie Fogarty, who is currently the number one player in the competition for tackles inside 50."
https://www.sen.com.au/news/2024/04/02/the-four-under-the-radar-carlton-players-deserving-of-praise-according-to/?fbclid=IwAR1C0JdRGLQ6Bx6sR6pY4ZM2_L0i3cF6XGxn-Yz0xMRGRBs61hT44Kol7qA
They've all played important roles and shown improvements. I think most of us see their value but it's great to see them acknowledged more widely.
Their progress is a symptom of a club that has finally lined up many of it's ducks.
Waiting for the thing to turn and click has been painful. It's so invigorating to see the changes unfold and stick.
Our youngsters will be the next crop to show that supercharged progress. Carroll, Motlop (injuries permitting), Cowan to name a few. I'm keen to watch the real newbies development.