AFL Rd 1 2024 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Richmond

[rocky]

Surprised Owies survives but I've never been a fan and after the first game that is unlikely to change anytime soon. Looks like we're counting on out-pacing them which kind of makes sense to me and I guess with no Walsh, Motlop, Martin, the other Hollands our options are limited. Still would love to see Binns get a go one day.

[WASurfer]

Owies went at 1.5 goals/game last year but was injured for a period. Extrapolate that out over 23 games and it's about 35 goals for a season. Combined with the forward half pressure he usually brings, I'd have him along with Motlop as our two preferred small forwards. He played last week off the back of no practice games. This week we've got Owies, Fantasia, Durdin, Fogarty and Cunningham as well as Cottrell who'll play as forwards and run through the midfield. I would've thought it was a good opportunity for Moir this week so maybe there might be a late change.

[Gointocarlton]

Owies went at 1.5 goals/game last year but was injured for a period. Extrapolate that out over 23 games and it's about 35 goals for a season. Combined with the forward half pressure he usually brings, I'd have him along with Motlop as our two preferred small forwards. He played last week off the back of no practice games. This week we've got Owies, Fantasia, Durdin, Fogarty and Cunningham as well as Cottrell who'll play as forwards and run through the midfield. I would've thought it was a good opportunity for Moir this week so maybe there might be a late change.

I'm tipping a last minute change and Moir will come in.

[DJC]

Small Durdin’s inclusion suggests a focus on forward pressure and exploiting the contests that our tall forwards halve.  Durdin had a good hitout in the VFL/Reserves and it’s good to see him back in the 23.

Owies might be a tad lucky to keep his spot but he has been very consistent since he first broke into the team.  I think he will be better for his run and will keep a defender honest.

Good ins for Richmond … on paper. 

[BluePhantom]

Both teams travelled and played in the heat last week,  I wonder if the extra days rest will be of any benefit to us?

[DJC]

Both teams travelled and played in the heat last week,  I wonder if the extra days rest will be of any benefit to us?

I think that the sports science is so good now that a day more or less doesn’t mean much.

The extra week’s preparation for Martin, Lynch and Nankervis might be a factor but nothing we can’t handle. ?

[LP]

Owies might be a tad lucky to keep his spot but he has been very consistent since he first broke into the team.  I think he will be better for his run and will keep a defender honest.

I didn't think Owies was that bad, by comparison Fantasia was dead ordinary, but Fantasia probably gets some slack because of history / credits.

[BluePhantom]

I thought Ooorazio did some great 1%ers off the ball and some of his touches were deft, small but clever and clean.
Right place right time type of stuff. Only experience would put you in these positions.
Possessions numbers might not be there but quality is. He'll be better for the run considering his time on the sidelines.

[LP]

I thought Ooorazio did some great 1%ers off the ball and some of his touches were deft, small but clever and clean.
Right place right time type of stuff. Only experience would put you in these positions.
Possessions numbers might not be there but quality is. He'll be better for the run considering his time on the sidelines.

It was nowhere near enough for AFL, and further Fantasia DE went at just 45% in gathering those 1%ers, if you go with a DE under 50%, that means you helped them more than you helped us!

[ElwoodBlues1]

It was nowhere near enough for AFL, and further Fantasia DE went at just 45% in gathering those 1%ers, if you go with a DE under 50%, that means you helped them more than you helped us!

Agree, with Motlop and Martin to come back in he needs some decent games with goals and possessions.
Hopefully all this competition for places produces more effort from the candidates and keeps our small forwards active in games knowing there are replacements waiting to take their place.
Looking forward to seeing Moir get a game and being a bit different in style to the others...