2018 Rd 7: Pre Game Paranoia: Carlton vs Adelaide

[flyboy77]

So we push him up after one game with managed time on the field, he plays an ordinary game because he’s still trying to find the pace at VFL level let alone AFL, and we all start calling him a dud, spud, underdone, useless etc.  Let him build up match fitness in the 2s to give him a chance to succeed.

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[cookie2]

So we push him up after one game with managed time on the field, he plays an ordinary game because he’s still trying to find the pace at VFL level let alone AFL, and we all start calling him a dud, spud, underdone, useless etc.  Let him build up match fitness in the 2s to give him a chance to succeed.

I don't think it would be a priority to rush Lang in although fully firing he would be valuable no doubt.

[ianh]

Sadly I think this true. He is becoming a liability in the backline with his poor disposal, turns it over more often than not. His endeavour, putting his body on the line and commitment remains elite, perhaps a fwd role would better suit him?

It might well do, but that raises the question who replaces him in the back half.  Whoever it is, short of a Docherty medical miracle, won't help the inexperienced oversized back line improve.

[blue4life]

Weitering and Kreuzer should be good to go, logic says that Phillips and O'Shea will make way.
No one really put their hand up in the VFL as far as I know so they would probably be the only changes, especially as Cunningham has copped an injury.
I've got a feeling that we'll be beaten but not humiliated.

[rocky]

Geez I can't believe with all the other spuds we have currently running around in the side Simmo's place is being questioned. F ME.

[cookie2]

Geez I can't believe with all the other spuds we have currently running around in the side Simmo's place is being questioned. F ME.

Simmo won't be dropped IMO. He's part of the heart and soul of our club.

[kruddler]

Weitering and Kreuzer should be good to go, logic says that Phillips and O'Shea will make way.
No one really put their hand up in the VFL as far as I know so they would probably be the only changes, especially as Cunningham has copped an injury.
I've got a feeling that we'll be beaten but not humiliated.

I said it last week, and i'll say it again this week.

I'd keep reseting Kreuzer and playing Phillips.

No point rushing Kreuzer back....are we hoping for finals??
Phillips could very much be a long term #1 option if we develop him like we are attempting to do with the others. Now is the time to keep playing him.

Currently Phillips is superior in hitouts to advantage based on what i've seen. His leap is superior as well.
His work around the ground could use some work, but his effort is not lacking.

Phillips is underrated IMO. Lets see what he's got. His leaping advantage could very much help us against Sauce Jacobs who will outdo Kreuzer in most ruck contests.

[Gointocarlton]

Simmo won't be dropped IMO. He's part of the heart and soul of our club.

Yes Cookie, but you have to admit he is butchering it a little more than usual. I also realise its very hard to dump nearly 300 games of experience at this point in time so we must cut him a little slack I suppose. What else can we do?

[cookie2]

Yes Cookie, but you have to admit he is butchering it a little more than usual. I also realise its very hard to dump nearly 300 games of experience at this point in time so we must cut him a little slack I suppose. What else can we do?

Yes he has made a few blues but his presence is very important to us atm GTC, along with Daisy, Ed, Sam Rowe and even Levi. The kids need them present for them for the time being imho as the  mature influencers. That's more important than a few mistakes.

[Gointocarlton]

Yes he has made a few blues but his presence is very important to us atm GTC, along with Daisy, Ed, Sam Rowe and even Levi. The kids need them present for them for the time being imho as the  mature influencers. That's more important than a few mistakes.

Yep