Post Game Permutation: AFL Rd 12: Carlton vs Fremantle

[ElwoodBlues1]

I still have painful memories of him kicking goals against us for the Saints.

As Kruddler said originally, he averaged 20 possies at the Saints and was a consistent performer, he wasnt recruited to
be a star or win games with us just buy some time while the likes of Obrien, Dow, Philp, Ramsay developed and forced him out of the team. So far its job done for Newnes, he was a slow starter but added some goals to his game which has made him handy.
My son inlaw to be is a mad Saints fan and wasnt a fan of Newnes but said the one thing he does do well is kick goals from set shots as he has a decent kicking action.

[Baggers]

As Kruddler said originally, he averaged 20 possies at the Saints and was a consistent performer, he wasnt recruited to
be a star or win games with us just buy some time while the likes of Obrien, Dow, Philp, Ramsay developed and forced him out of the team. So far its job done for Newnes, he was a slow starter but added some goals to his game which has made him handy.
My son inlaw to be is a mad Saints fan and wasnt a fan of Newnes but said the one thing he does do well is kick goals from set shots as he has a decent kicking action.

Good stuff. The positive in Newnes' game -- even before the winning goal last game -- is his ability to drift forward and kick goals. When he drifts into defence he's a liability, on the wing he's serviceable. Another plus is that he seems to be popular amongst the boys. However, the time will come, hopefully sooner rather than later, that he'll be replaced by a youngster who's much better.

[kruddler]

As Kruddler said originally, he averaged 20 possies at the Saints and was a consistent performer, he wasnt recruited to
be a star or win games with us just buy some time while the likes of Obrien, Dow, Philp, Ramsay developed and forced him out of the team. So far its job done for Newnes, he was a slow starter but added some goals to his game which has made him handy.
My son inlaw to be is a mad Saints fan and wasnt a fan of Newnes but said the one thing he does do well is kick goals from set shots as he has a decent kicking action.

Initially he was more of a midfielder.
He was moved more to HFF and thats where his goal kicking became notable.
We appear to be playing him as a winger with a license to drift forward....and its working. He's hitting the scoreboard.

[Gointocarlton]

As Kruddler said originally, he averaged 20 possies at the Saints and was a consistent performer, he wasnt recruited to
be a star or win games with us just buy some time while the likes of Obrien, Dow, Philp, Ramsay developed and forced him out of the team. So far its job done for Newnes, he was a slow starter but added some goals to his game which has made him handy.
My son inlaw to be is a mad Saints fan and wasnt a fan of Newnes but said the one thing he does do well is kick goals from set shots as he has a decent kicking action.

He's been ok without setting the world on fire. 9 goals from 11 games is ok for a Carlton player, a tad over 11 disposals a game is below average I'm guessing for a player of his experience and the position/role he plays. 12 disposals and 1 goal like he did v Freo wouldnt cut it for very long, he did however lay 8 tackles which I like. His goal was the match winner and may have saved him for another week. I am abit meh towards him if I'm being honest.

[LoveNavy]

Initially he was more of a midfielder.
He was moved more to HFF and thats where his goal kicking became notable.
We appear to be playing him as a winger with a license to drift forward....and its working. He's hitting the scoreboard.

Re: Newnes
There's reason for a tad of optimism there.
Identifying a players strengths and weaknesses, then playing him to team advantage. I recall many posts suggesting we've done quite the opposite in past years.

[kruddler]

Re: Newnes
There's reason for a tad of optimism there.
Identifying a players strengths and weaknesses, then playing him to team advantage. I recall many posts suggesting we've done quite the opposite in past years.

The above was how the saints used him.
We are just copying them.

[laj]

Interesting stats, we certainly up the ante after qtr time
CARLTON'S REVIVAL
                                                  Q1 Q2-Q4
Disposal diff                           -18 +30
Contested possession diff   -5 +23
Ground ball diff                       -4 +25
Inside 50 diff                           -11 +10
Scoreboard diff                         -19 +23
Point from turnover diff          -13 +14

Looked like one of our wonderful first qtrs we've been known and loved for...lol.

[Gointocarlton]

Looked like one of our wonderful first qtrs we've been known and loved for...lol.

Yes, but to their credit, they adjusted and got on top of the Dockers for 3 qtrs. We just couldnt score...again. Which raises another point, I have heard a guy called Craig Jennings a few times on SEN who comes on and gives his 10 cents worth a "Strategy Coach". Very good to listen to and he was saying how the Accuracy in front of goal is factor numero uno for success in shortened games and seasons. We are a repeat offenders with this, some of our misses are unforgivable and are resulting in losses which will bite us on the ass.

[laj]

Same, we were watching it and my daughter says "Do you reckon he'll kick it" to which I replied "not a hope in hell, we dont pinch games after the siren". Happy to be proven wrong, best win in a very long time.

Easy peasy! I would've turned around, done a check side drop kick over my head between the two big sticks with my eyes shut, post high, and while tangled in all those cables. Newnes effort was just basic...lol!!!

Anyone believe me?

[Gointocarlton]

Easy peasy! I would've turned around, done a check side drop kick over my head between the two big sticks with my eyes shut, post high, and while tangled in all those cables. Newnes effort was just basic...lol!!!

Anyone believe me?

Ummm, with all due respect, no. ;D  ;D