Round 10: Carlton vs Adelaide After Game Thread

[PassIt2Carrots]

I agree too slow and can't run hard all day like he used to. But he is still pretty damn good in the clinches.

[Mantis]

Like Brock in his last few seasons he offers enough to be a need, but the kids will eventually push him out. Which is a good thing for the club if a senior great is being challenged for his place in the side by a younger player. Carrazzo will always be remembered for his work rate, and a will for a contest. Just like Simpson.

[crashlander]

Today we probably saw the end of a champion. I don't think Juddy will play on after missing a year. I hope I am wrong, but I fear otherwise. It really did ruin a day that could have been so much better. In fact, it was probably the difference in the teams at the end. Tutt was OK when he came on, but he was no Judd. Judd was beating Dangerfield and would probably have continued to do so.

What cannot be cured must be endured and we will have to endure Judd on the sidelines. Hopefully one of the rookies can step up and make a mark in hid absence.

[Juddkreuzer]

But we need to build for the future JK, and Menzel is a part of that, Army isn't. That's my take on it. Menz gives us that extra tough of class, he will get better with more gametime.

I respect what your saying Carrots and I don't disagree but Army busts his gut out there and I'm not too sure what sort of message that would send to the playing group. Also can someone enlighten me as to what Menzels role was today. We needed a dangerous small forward when the boys were bombing it in to Levi and Kreuze. We needed Menzel capitalizing on the crumb but he was never in the vicinity.

[Juddkreuzer]

I agree too slow and can't run hard all day like he used to. But he is still pretty damn good in the clinches.

He's no fool, hence the public announcement of his desire to join the umpiring fraternity.

[LordLucifer]

I agree too slow and can't run hard all day like he used to. But he is still pretty damn good in the clinches.

He is retiring at the end of this season - fact !! 

[Mondy]

He is retiring at the end of this season - fact !!

Which is why if I have Gibbs, Yarran, Jamison and Thomas to come back, I'm dropping Tutt, Army, Carrots and White.  White played well today, but he's not the KPP we need.

By the way Wood is no champion but with Krooz offering support, Wood is a far better option than Warnock (who should be offloaded at the end of the year).

[MosquitoFleet]

Which is why if I have Gibbs, Yarran, Jamison and Thomas to come back, I'm dropping Tutt, Army, Carrots and White.  White played well today, but he's not the KPP we need.

By the way Wood is no champion but with Krooz offering support, Wood is a far better option than Warnock (who should be offloaded at the end of the year).

Thomas is finished. ...keep him in the reserves for the rest of his contract
jamison is finished ...his shoulders are gone.....keep him in the reserves for the rest of his contract
carrozzo is finished at years end
armfield is finished
yarran is trade material
gibbs is trade material
warnock is finished
white is depth for the reserves until we build the list up

[JonDorotich]

But we need to build for the future JK, and Menzel is a part of that, Army isn't. That's my take on it. Menz gives us that extra tough of class, he will get better with more gametime.

Love Armfield's passion and endeavour as a forward and he plays with heart, something we have lacked this year - defence is too much of a risk. I'd retain him.

Walker on the other hand is really having a poor year and his disposal is deplorable at the moment.

[JonDorotich]

Spot on, Mozzy.

Menzel was limping in the last qtr, so Id say that he's playing with an injury.