AFL Rd 7 2023 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs West Coast

[ElwoodBlues1]

It's quite bizarre to consider what is considered "a tackle", versus what is a 1%er, pressure act, contested possession, etc., etc.. The definitions as controlled by the AFL are so rubbery they are barely worth collecting.

For example, Fisher had 1 Tackle, but is 20 Pressure Acts which puts him 2nd only behind Walsh.

Did those pressure acts include putting our blokes under pressure too?

[RiverRat]

And when the early heat was on, Kempy was really good, with some impressive intercept marks and spoils.

He can really elevate himself to mark or spoil - shades of Liam Jones but a more reliable kick

[RiverRat]

Fisher managed to get 21 possessions, but still underwhelmed. I thought so too. I'd be looking at replacing him soon with someone who can tackle. Maybe someone who can make a decision, if we have someone like that. 1 tackle was all he could manage. Pittonet had 6! Cripps had 8! Walsh had 10!

[Baggers]

He can really elevate himself to mark or spoil - shades of Liam Jones but a more reliable kick

Absolutely, Ye Rat O' the River. Kemp attacks the contest, backs himself, is pro-active and as you mention really elevates himself into the contest to have an impact. With he and Gov playing similar intercept roles it adds a real steel to our defence, and makes us even harder to score against. Not to mention taking important pressure off, and providing support to, Young and Weits.

[Baggers]

Did those pressure acts include putting our blokes under pressure too?

Spot on, EB1.

Sorry, but Fisher's indecision and pauses take the speed out of our play... the antithesis of what we're wanting to achieve. Whether he's fearful of making a mistake or whatever, there is little instinct and reflex to keep the speed and heat on the aggott. And I take no pleasure in criticisms of Zachery, like many here I really wanted to see him succeed. But, at present, he's a hindrance to our game plan regardless of how many possessions, tackles etc. he accumulates.

[madbluboy]

Kennedy had a massive impact as sub. If the game was in the balance it would have been match winning.

Perhaps the sub has to be a contested player?

[pinot]

Kennedy had a massive impact as sub. If the game was in the balance it would have been match winning.

Perhaps the sub has to be a contested player?

We have two very flexible players on the list Kennedy and Young.

I think it will come down to game day match ups in the most part and Vossy has that flexibility.

[DJC]

Kennedy had a massive impact as sub. If the game was in the balance it would have been match winning.

Perhaps the sub has to be a contested player?

Yes, having the ability to run hard doesn't necessarily mean that you'll have an impact.  Chugga is versatile, wins his own ball, reads the play well, is a very good mark and is an accurate kick for goal.  Is he the ideal sub?

[LP]

Is there really just one ideal sub, isn't that concept a bit formulaic, and also potentially exposes a team to opposition analysis / tactics?

For me, the Sub should be selected on a horses for courses basis, the "Ideal Sub" is really code for "Lazy MC"!

[dodge]

Was going to post the same about Kennedy being sub.  Horses for courses worked - the plan was to give Saad 3/4s.  If he had been injured during that time, we knew we had a player that would contribute strongly.

At 3qtr time, I was wondering how we could turn it into a tight game, or at least a 50 point margin.  9 goals put paid to that, which is Voss' ruthless streak being applied.

Sometimes it takes a win like that to get system and confidence going - hopefully it is a catalyst.