Post Game Analysis: AFL 2021 Rd 8: Carlton vs Western Bulldogs

[laj]

My fault. I looked up the live ladder when 27pts up so see how close we were to the 8. A couple more goals would've done it. From that moment it was downhill...lol.

[Pratty]

Williams has bone bruising on his ankle I think it is. Why on earth he is just not given 4 weeks or whatever off and the Club come out and say so is doing no one any favours.

Re other players to invite in to the Club in the off season, apart from rold gold types like free agent Zach Merrett, I'd be keen on established Premiership players, as I have said a number of times before.

Our Club lacks high standards and expectations and lacks a winning culture.

Josh Caddy (contracted for 2022 but can't get a game), Kamdyn McIntosh (uncontracted end of 2021), Jason Castagna (uncontracted end of 2021). All Premiership players and would add to our winning culture that we have basically none of.

As for our coaching group, apart from Luke Power, none of our coaches have any Premiership winning experience I don't think either.

[Pratty]

Watching the VFL game - Corey Durdin brings the tackle, harassing and chasing pressure, hardness and intensity that we lack. I'd play him this week.

[LP]

Watching the VFL game - Corey Durdin brings the tackle, harassing and chasing pressure, hardness and intensity that we lack. I'd play him this week.

 In for Gibbons?

[Gointocarlton]

In for Gibbons?

Gibbons hasn't troubled the scorers since rnd 3. Time for a run in the 2s.

[LP]

I think when comparing Gibbons 2021 to Gibbons 2020 or 2019 he has changed his game, is that Gibbons or coaching?

Statistically not much has changed, but perhaps the arrival of Betts and the increased presence of McKay subtracts a bit from Gibbons potential. Plus we now have Fisher concentrating on SFP and Fogarty, it must make a difference.

Perhaps opposition are now also making him more accountable, having his opponent push forward forcing Gibbons to spend more time defending. But that can be an MC issue as well, they must manage the balance of who defends versus who attacks.

I feel Gibbons needs to add a new dimension to his game, whether that is in and under, or marking, he needs to broaden his influence.

[ElwoodBlues1]

Gibbons hasn't troubled the scorers since rnd 3. Time for a run in the 2s.

Agree, been a fan as I am of most ex VFL moneyball players but MG hasnt kicked on this season and he is looking less likely as a mid to long term option with his present form.
I'd like to play Honey and get a more vigorous player into the team , if we have to replace like for like then I would take up Prattys suggestion and play Corey Durdin who looks a capable prospect and is quicker than Gibbons.
Be a No to LOB and Dow.....

[LP]

Be a No to LOB and Dow.....

LOB has looked good at VFL level, why not try him on a wing?

[ElwoodBlues1]

LOB has looked good at VFL level, why not try him on a wing?

Wasnt in the best players this week, previous week played with a lack of interest like he knows its over...
CARLTON
Goal Kickers: B. Crocker 4, J. Honey 2, M. Kennedy, T. North
Best Players: S. Radovanovic, C. Durdin, J. Honey, T. Williamson, N. Newman, T. De Koning

IMHO...Honey and Durdin deserve a game ahead of LOB and Dow.
My ins would be TDK and one of Honey or Durdin......JSOS(inj) and Gibbons out....and I'd think about making the sub the one out of Honey or Durdin who misses out and SPS can have a full game in the twos.

[rocky]

LOB has looked good at VFL level, why not try him on a wing?

Christ LP. If you watch the game he played yesterday you wouldn't be saying that.