Rd 15: Post Game Passion: Carlton vs Adelaide

[BluePhantom]

Yes I've thought the very same, like a SOS / Christou hybrid!

Just need the 'woof' 

[flyboy77]

I think that applies to most of our forwards 

Jack is a footballer, not an athlete.  While he lacks pace, he seems to have time to use the ball well.  That was what impressed me about the first time I saw him in the NAB game against Essendon.  I was also impressed with his willingness to "fly the flag" when a team mate was unfairly dealt with (same with Charlie Curnow). He will continue to improve as he builds strength and condition and further develops his footy smarts.

I hope he ends up as a goal kicking mid....and no question, he will get stronger, quicker, fitter and smarter (noting he already seems to have a top notch footy head).

Tough gig given his family name, but he does seem a very likeable, humble lad. Kudos to his folks for that!

[LP]

Just need the 'woof' 

I think it's something to do with the gate, the way they move on from a mark with lateral movement. Williamson has a touch of it as well!

Also with Marchbank, the contested spoil, disposal of opponent and quick recovery.

[LoveNavy]

How much does Marchbank look like SOS (senior ) when he wears the long sleeves. Some of his movements I need to do a double take.

We've all been saying that SOS must have seen something very special in him. Perhaps that's what it was

Whatever it was, he's not disappointed. A very impressive talented young defender.

[flyboy77]

Was very happy with Kerridge's game.

Only one blunder the OOBF running out of the back pocket.

Super goal too.

Another mature body certainly adds to our midfield mix.... but with Ed Curnow to return, who get chopped out of Cuningham, Fisher or Kerridge?

[LP]

Was very happy with Kerridge's game.

Only one blunder the OOBF running out of the back pocket.

Super goal too.

Another mature body certainly adds to our midfield mix.... but with Ed Curnow to return, who get chopped out of Cuningham, Fisher or Kerridge?

Not sure he'll get dropped but Fisher would benefit greatly from some VFL time, he needs to get his body sorted and his confidence up. Dees are a hard at it physical team, I expect they'll try and beat up on the baby Blues.

[kruddler]

Not sure he'll get dropped but Fisher would benefit greatly from some VFL time, he needs to get his body sorted and his confidence up. Dees are a hard at it physical team, I expect they'll try and beat up on the baby Blues.

Fisher may lack some size and maturity, but i don't think he lacks heart.

He reminds me of a little Jack Russell. Little, energetic and will attack anything regardless of its size.

[shadesy]

Interested to see the mainly positive replies in here. This game actually was the first time the gameplan frustrated me. We are slow slow slow to move it forward then cannot lock it in, so it goes down the other end for an easy score.

I know why we are doing it, and know (hope) it will change in the next year or so, but it would be nice to kick 6-7-8 goals in a quarter one day.

We lose control in last quarters as our midfield gets tired and drops off, but again we are competitive.

We make the easy look difficult moving the ball forward, with several times a kick on the bounce will bounce over a guys head, rather than hitting him in stride on the full.

Still we have a great crop of young guys and some really good senior players now, we are lacking reliable mid tier types to pick up the slack. I'm still positive.

[PaulP]

Interested to see the mainly positive replies in here. This game actually was the first time the gameplan frustrated me. We are slow slow slow to move it forward then cannot lock it in, so it goes down the other end for an easy score.

I know why we are doing it, and know (hope) it will change in the next year or so, but it would be nice to kick 6-7-8 goals in a quarter one day.

We lose control in last quarters as our midfield gets tired and drops off, but again we are competitive.

We make the easy look difficult moving the ball forward, with several times a kick on the bounce will bounce over a guys head, rather than hitting him in stride on the full.

Still we have a great crop of young guys and some really good senior players now, we are lacking reliable mid tier types to pick up the slack. I'm still positive.

Word for word, I pretty much agree, except that you must have the patience of a saint - I got frustrated with chip and kick by Round 3.

[Gointocarlton]

At Shades and Paul

My view is that Ill take a win no matter how ugly at this stage. We can pretty up the game style as the experience and skill set of the group grows/improves. We are showing that we can match it with most but consistency and sustained effort is the problem at present, that will get better. Having said that, I would like them to be a little bolder more often. The chip chip chip stuff is ok to slow down the tempo and get a hold of the game again but at some point, they have to have a crack at winning the game. Perhaps its a confidence thing. Its chipping it around vs run and gun is a balancing act I reckon.