AFL Rd 3 2024 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs North Melbourne

[Thryleon]

Docherty missing from the defence (even though he's been playing further upfield) means we may not have a 'general' back there while Weitering is missing.
Still you would think with the experience of Saad, Newman, Williams and McGovern someone else would be taking up that 'role'.
Anyone stand out as the 'director' in Weitering's absence?

Newman.

[Baggers]

Newman.

...and McGovern.

[RiverRat]

Out: Fantasia (omit), Young (omit)
In: Binns, Weitering

On notice : - Cunners, Hollands, Cottrell

I'd be shocked if Binns were to be selected ahead of Holland or Cottrell, both of whom have shown much more.

[cookie2]

I'd be shocked if Binns were to be selected ahead of Holland or Cottrell, both of whom have shown much more.

So would I. I think Cunners maybe will miss out.

[laj]

We'll certainly be a lot fresher next round reading this.

https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/teams/c...Iz4z8bWsAs

[Thryleon]

...and McGovern.

I think McGovern is better as a doer than a leader.  No rule saying you can't be both.  Newman does too, but I see him marshalling the troops down back.  Realistically there is usually one setting it up, and weiters is normally that one.  Newman I think performs that role well.

[Gointocarlton]

A few interesting headaches for the MC. I'd say when ready:
Motlop in for Fantasia
Weitering in for Young
Martin in for Cunningham
Walsh in for Kennedy
That leaves Elijah, does brother Ollie ironically make way?
Elijah could come in v North for Cunningham I guess but the other inevitable changes still have to occur.

[laj]

Could they not do that while we have the bye?

I'd have him straight in if fit. Can't be any less productive than our smaller forwards at the moment.

Yes, forgot about that.

[kruddler]

I think McGovern is better as a doer than a leader.  No rule saying you can't be both.  Newman does too, but I see him marshalling the troops down back.  Realistically there is usually one setting it up, and weiters is normally that one.  Newman I think performs that role well.

McGovern has been quite vocal and directing players of late. Growing into the role nicely. Newman was already there.
The (re)introduction of Weitering in that team with those 2, and veteran Adam Saad makes for a very solid group to work from.

[laj]

https://www.afl.com.au/news/1089935/big-...-melbourne