2018 Rd 2: Pre game Palaver; Carlton vs. Gold Coast

[kruddler]

Terry agrees...too many talls down back

Weitering to the wing
https://www.sen.com.au/news/2018/03/29/t...weitering/   

Seems my bandwagon is getting more and more passengers by the day. Terry being the latest addition.

Perhaps i could proclaim "you heard it here first!"

[kruddler]

After last week's game I wrote that some of the more ugly moments in our defence came about because of our almost obsessive attack, particularly from Marchbank, Byrne and Simpson, they ran so hard forward they often left Jones and Weitering under-manned and outnumbered in defence when the ball was eventually turned over. To me that was obvious, but a lot of people pointed the finger at Jones and Weitering for having shockers.

I was most disappointed in Simmo, he gather heaps of footy but he burnt team-mates in the process, yet some gave him votes. His game was almost glory hunting, he is a senior and he should deliver better than that.

I was glad to hear BB mention in his presser that he thought Paul Roos comments about our game lacking balance between attack and defence was on the money, and that they have worked hard to address that during the week. BB mentioned the kids tend to go all one way or the other, they play to extremes, and that is no doubt the case.

I expect to see a bit more control and tempo this week, attacking when the opportunity arises, and holding when we have to. I hope to see a far more team orientated effort!

Think you need to get recalibrated because you are a bit off with that assessment.

Nobody that i can recall was bagging out Jones. He made some mistakes, but he saved our butts several times too.

Weitering is not getting blasted because he got outmarked in 1 contest with Dustin Martin.

You can bag out Simmo, but i'm pretty sure the coaches voted him 3rd BOG behind Cripps and Martin.

[Lods]

Seems my bandwagon is getting more and more passengers by the day. Terry being the latest addition.

Perhaps i could proclaim "you heard it here first!"

Slight difference...You wanted Weitering out of the side. ;D

[Lods]

Nobody that i can recall was bagging out Jones. He made some mistakes, but he saved our butts several times too.

He's still developing in that position...He sometimes plays the risky game and that can look bad if it doesn't come off, but the upside is better than the down.
His disposal off the back when he's in control is usually pretty good and his defensive marking is also going well.
You cant fault his second efforts and desperation.

With regard to spoiling....
It appears to me that his main intent is to "kill" the contest at hand with little regard to what happens next...what happens after that is sometimes uncertain and he can look very good or very bad depending on who gets the next possession after a spoil.

[kruddler]

Slight difference...You wanted Weitering out of the side. ;D

I wanted Weitering out of the backline, and suggested others should be played ahead of him forward. Never thought about a midfield role for him. Its not a terrible idea to have him hovering between the arcs going forward and back as he sees fit. Just worried the opposition will do the same thing when he plays back and doesn't have a matchup - play through his smaller, quicker opponent.

[kruddler]

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-03-30/bl...ast-minute

Despite being named for the clash against the Suns, Blues coach Brendon Bolton said Kreuzer is still no certainty.

"We're going to give him every opportunity. He's really determined to play. We know how Kreuz goes about it so we'll give him every chance," Bolton said at Ikon Park.

"We'll leave it to the deadline."

[dodge]

Went to the open training today.  What I got from it was there are a heap of players that I don't know, Kreuzer didn't really participate and afterwards one player left the ground with an ice pack on the outside of his thigh (refer to first part - no idea who it was! )

The young feels loved it and a few more photos to his collection.  All players very accommodating,  Mrs said SPS  was the standout in dealing with the photos and autographs.

[DJC]

Seems my bandwagon is getting more and more passengers by the day. Terry being the latest addition.

Perhaps i could proclaim "you heard it here first!"

Hitching your wagon to Terry Wallets may not necessarily be a good move Kruddler 

With a couple of exceptions, our defenders are a versatile bunch and most could play up the ground or as forwards if required.  Similarly, most of our midfielders and forwards could hold down a defensive role.  I’m also reminded of the old adage, “A good big man will always beat a good small man.”

I have a feeling that our coaching staff know more about our list and how to select a balanced team than most commentators.  Time will tell ...

[kruddler]

Hitching your wagon to Terry Wallets may not necessarily be a good move Kruddler 

With a couple of exceptions, our defenders are a versatile bunch and most could play up the ground or as forwards if required.  Similarly, most of our midfielders and forwards could hold down a defensive role.  I’m also reminded of the old adage, “A good big man will always beat a good small man.”

I have a feeling that our coaching staff know more about our list and how to select a balanced team than most commentators.  Time will tell ...

A broken click is still right twice a day.... Terry is due. ????

In regards to team balance.... Do you think our coaching staff got it right last week? This week?

I agree about our flexibility and versatility of our defenders, one exception though is weitering...his forward work has been patchy at best at senior level.

[LP]

It's amazing how the "real meaning" in some forum postings seem to swing with the wind, like a weathervane!