Is there a place for Rowe?

[Lods]

We have lots of defenders ;D
Some think too many
Do we have a spot for this guy.
He is dependable and before he was injured was playing some career best football.

http://www.carltonfc.com.au/news/2018-04...-in-return

[LP]

We have lots of defenders ;D
Some think too many
Do we have a spot for this guy.
He is dependable and before he was injured was playing some career best football.

http://www.carltonfc.com.au/news/2018-04...-in-return

For me we have three similar running HBF types vying for two spots, I'd certainly bring Rowe in and play him, Jones and Weitering as the core defensive group. Byrne being out then allows Plowman, Marchbank and Simpson to run as they are prone to do anyway.

Get the likes of SPS, Mullett, Garlett out of the D50 HBF zone, make them work further up the field because at the moment they do not push back hard enough to be reliable HBFs which leaves the other defenders vulnerable.

If Kreuzer is injured Rowe is a far better D50 ruck option than Casboult, and Rowe can fill a KPD spot. If we have to ruck Casboult, let him ruck and push forward, because he is almost useless pushing back.

[cookie2]

Rowe is now a transition/backup player imo. He'll come in if and when we have a gap we can't fill due to injury or bad form, maybe KPD, ruck or even as a forward. However if our regular younger guys are fit and not playing really badly (let's try and forget last Sat!) then I think he'll be playing in the VFL.

[kruddler]

The difference between Rowe and Weitering, is that Rowe is a genuine gorilla minder. IMO the only genuine one on the list. There may be times where there is a matchup for him that nobody else on the list is capable of. There will be other times where he does not have a matchup either.

Personally, i'd like to see the side picked on a weekly basis based on who the opposition is and who they have in their team.

If that means Jones, Rowe, and or Weitering are in and out of the side, so be it.

[cookie2]

The difference between Rowe and Weitering, is that Rowe is a genuine gorilla minder. IMO the only genuine one on the list. There may be times where there is a matchup for him that nobody else on the list is capable of. There will be other times where he does not have a matchup either.

Personally, i'd like to see the side picked on a weekly basis based on who the opposition is and who they have in their team.

If that means Jones, Rowe, and or Weitering are in and out of the side, so be it.

I think bottom line is that if Jones is fit and playing well Sam won't get a gig. I don't see Weiters as a gorilla minder atm - maybe later? We also have ACOS who may come into the equation?

[LP]

We also have ACOS who may come into the equation?

Has he been nominated as Docherty's replacement, have we nominated a replacement?

[LP]

Rowe is now a transition/backup player imo.

I'm not going to agree, Rowe is a late starter, could easily play into his mid 30s provided he doesn't lose pace, and is playing in an era which sees 35 as the new 30.

Also I think he's a better player than you seem to be inferring.

[ElwoodBlues1]

Rowe as suggested can mind the bigger units and is also handy in the ruck as he often relief rucked for Norwood and has some idea about the craft......I think he will find his way back in the team as will ACOS to help add some size and experience.
Its not ideal development wise to have to go back to oldies but I reckon Bolton will concede we have too many light smaller less physical players and will want some cover which Rowe can provide. Might mean McKay doesnt have to ruck and Weitering gets an easier opponent so IMO Rowe will come back into the team in the next week or two.
Maybe vs Nth....

[PaulP]

Rowe as suggested can mind the bigger units and is also handy in the ruck as he often relief rucked for Norwood and has some idea about the craft......I think he will find his way back in the team as will ACOS to help add some size and experience.
Its not ideal development wise to have to go back to oldies but I reckon Bolton will concede we have too many light smaller less physical players and will want some cover which Rowe can provide. Might mean McKay doesnt have to ruck and Weitering gets an easier opponent so IMO Rowe will come back into the team in the next week or two.
Maybe vs Nth....

Jones isn't the answer on big guys like Buddy or Lynch, having conceded bags against both, so we definitely need a Rowe or ACOS on these types.

[Gointocarlton]

Has he been nominated as Docherty's replacement, have we nominated a replacement?

Rules have changed I believe, Cat A rookies can play anytime, dont have to wait for an LTI.