Pre-Game Passion: AFL 2019 Rd 3: Carlton vs Sydney

[PaulP]

re: Dow...ball use improving by foot and he is learning to handball more rather than try and break away from packs every time with his pace, I thought he played well against a Port midfield that was on top. IMO he is learning to do the basics better/play the percentages and not trying to be the tearaway flashy player he was at U18 level where he did a lot of highlight reel stuff but could also turn the ball over, good player to watch and someone is coaching him well IMHO.

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+1. Also a fan of Dow.

[Jack Burton]

Me too, Dow is going nicely I reckon. With respect to rucking Jones as relief for Phillips, I like the idea, and we could send McGovern to defense while Jones is rucking, he can play competent defense, and it might even open up some space for Harry to run into?

[WASurfer]

Kreuzer ruled out again for this week but club saying Marchbank could be available. But geez, would you risk playing him straight up with no pre-season or VFL games under his belt? I'd still rather play Lobbe and Phillips and leave Mckay as a permanent forward.

[Jack Burton]

I can't see us playing Lobbe and Phillips in the same side, especially against Sydney who use Reid as their second ruck. Neither Lobbe nor Phillips give anything when not rucking

[WASurfer]

Then play Levi....he can take a mark and kick a goal. For mine, McKay just gets pushed aside too easily in round the ground ball ups and throw ins.

[Gointocarlton]

Then play Levi....he can take a mark and kick a goal. For mine, McKay just gets pushed aside too easily in round the ground ball ups and throw ins.

Agree re H, he needs time to build up a frame that can withstand and go against ruckmen. How long did it take Levi to be big enough and fit enough to ruck?

[crashlander]

With Sinclair being Sydney's #1 ruck option, we need to have 2 rucks. That way we can give back what we've been receiving lately.

[capcom]

There's merit in trying Casboult ... you never know what might ensue.  Good call

[ElwoodBlues1]

Swans looking at bringing in Kieran Jack and Tom McCartin this week......McCartin would give them a tallish forward line with Buddy, Reid and the young kid Blakey if he plays...

[ElwoodBlues1]

With Sinclair being Sydney's #1 ruck option, we need to have 2 rucks. That way we can give back what we've been receiving lately.

Sinclair has hurt us a few times when he rests forward, need to make sure he has a suitable opponent when not rucking.
Swans look like bringing in Kieran Jack and Tom McCartin...the latter will make their forward line taller especially if Blakey keeps his spot.
Darcy Cameron is another option for them if they want to play the two ruckman and gang up on Philips but I think they will go Jack and McCartin and rely on Reid as the spare parts ruckman.

Levi might get a game this week but I'd rather SOSOS and Kennedy as my ins......