2016 - Rnd 1 Carlton vs Richmond

[LP]

I cant remember, did Smith get a run in any of the NAB Games?

Yes, he certainly played game two.

[DJC]

Yes, he certainly played game two.

Smith didn't have a lot of impact, but he wasn't Robinson Crusoe.  He kicked a goal but didn't apply the forward pressure we need.

[BluePhantom]

Call me hopeful but I reckon BB has something up his sleeve for our forward line.
He may have left it too late but has kept it under wraps so it will catch teams unaware.

But then again he may keep it under wraps for the whole season. ;D

[flyboy77]

Smith didn't have a lot of impact, but he wasn't Robinson Crusoe.  He kicked a goal but didn't apply the forward pressure we need.

And to be fairer still, our midfield was so bereft of talent/ability/experience that day the only manner the ball went anywhere our F50 was via random luck.

Throw the blokes who matched it with Sydney last week into the middle and our forwards (big and small) will look a lot better?

[spf]

Here's one from left field; as I understand it Clem Smith has been working on his endurance over the off season and has made significant stride (a lot fitter), could Smith be trialed as a tagger who can push forward?

Specifically could he run with a Cotchin or Delidio? Smith's defence and ability to hurt in the tackle could really disrupt the Tigers running game. Given they've lost Conca and have reduced rotations can this be a weapon in our favour?

Thoughts?

[shawny]

Oh well Yarran wont be there Rd 1 or round 2,3,4,5......... ;D Just reported he is having minor foot surgery.

One of 2 things here. Either they didn't get the medical checks they should have or he's as brittle as a biscuit.

Either way early days i know, but still not the start they would have wanted trading an early pick for.

[LP]

Oh well Yarran wont be there Rd 1 or round 2,3,4,5......... ;D Just reported he is having minor foot surgery.

One of 2 things here. Either they didn't get the medical checks they should have or he's as brittle as a biscuit.

Either way early days i know, but still not the start they would have wanted trading an early pick for.

Kept that quiet until the Hardwick deal was done didn't they? Someone in the club wanted Hardwick and they knew he would be under the pump from supporters for chasing the brittle Yarran!

[ElwoodBlues1]

Here's one from left field; as I understand it Clem Smith has been working on his endurance over the off season and has made significant stride (a lot fitter), could Smith be trialed as a tagger who can push forward?

Specifically could he run with a Cotchin or Delidio? Smith's defence and ability to hurt in the tackle could really disrupt the Tigers running game. Given they've lost Conca and have reduced rotations can this be a weapon in our favour?

Thoughts?

Dangerous players to put the inexperienced Smith on....Deledio will probably play forward and is a capable goal kicker these days........both would be too big for Smith to handle.
I'd rather Ed Curnow take Cotchin...

Deledio, Cotchin and Martin are very dangerous when played forward and we need to get our match ups right and not have undersized players on them...

Smith is probably better suited being out of the forward pocket where he can create some turnovers and forward pressure...

[crashlander]

Oh well Yarran wont be there Rd 1 or round 2,3,4,5......... ;D Just reported he is having minor foot surgery.

One of 2 things here. Either they didn't get the medical checks they should have or he's as brittle as a biscuit.

Either way early days i know, but still not the start they would have wanted trading an early pick for.

I'm disappointed that he won't play. I would like him to experience the new Carlton first up.
However, .....

Reports suggest he is having surgery of the plantar fascia: do not expect a quick or an easy return (been there, done that!). He may never totally recover (it took me years, but then I'm not an AFL footballer).

Having painted a terrible picture ( ), I bet he'll have no trouble and will be back early.

[Professer E]

Touhy or White for Dusty, Curnow snr for DeLedio.