Rd 2: Carlton vs. Sydney: Post Game Passion

[PaulP]

I agree, they're a very good side, but there's a chasm between them and us.

Yes, that's true, but not every team we play will be as good as Sydney.

[townsendcalling]

The scary thing is that side is essentially our best 22, I think I'll go fishing until draft day.  :'(

I'm interested in tracking the progress of Lachie Plowman. I think he might be able to add something if his body holds up.

[Gointocarlton]

I'd persist with Charlie and give Andrejs "I hear them coming" the flick.  Time to give Foster or Jaksch a run at FF.

Thats the other thing, was thinking the same. Foster in for AE, time to give him a crack, AE offering zilch ATM.

[Professer E]

Agreed 100% GITC, Touhy is horrid as a small defender and must be played higher up the ground.  Has no idea re positioning or spoiling a ball above his eyes.  Stick him on a wing and let him chase the ball, not worry about postioning etc.

[cookie2]

I'm interested in tracking the progress of Lachie Plowman. I think he might be able to add something if his body holds up.

If he's as good as some think he is he and Weitering should be the foundation of our future defence. Weitering continues to impress - his maturity and coolness is phenomenal. Could he be our new "Ice Man" (as Doully used to be called, among other things).

[Robblues]

What would be wrong with adding 2E on a forward flank, he can kick a goal might be the player we need who can add 2-3 in some games?

[Gointocarlton]

What would be wrong with adding 2E on a forward flank, he can kick a goal might be the player we need who can add 2-3 in some games?

See above

[PaulP]

Buddy is just a small part of it, Tippett is quickly becoming their most valuable player and they have Sinclair capable of playing a KPF role as backup.

They have a midfield division like no other, the Dawks will have to be at their bastardry best to stop this Sydney train from rolling right over the top of their parade!

Tippett has been the world's most expensive spud for ages. Has started very well this year however.

[laj]

Not much, unless someone comes out of the blue.
Byrne should be in that side, so should Clem Smith, apart from those two I haven't spotted anyone outside today's 22 who shows anything much at all.

Plowman and Sumner played VFL on the weekend and weren't bad. Both top 10 picks but have to get them fit. Jaksch will probably come in too after some more match practice. Like you said, Byrne should be in the side.

Still, it's not even that, it's the lack of ability to transition the ball properly into out forward 50. We always seems slow, out of position and move it in there with great difficulty. Compare that to the Swans, who were well-drilled, slick and quick transitioning. Until we get that right it won't matter who we pcik.

[PaulP]

The ball movement last week was pretty slick at times. Swans were just too good at setting up.

And how long do we have to watch the opposition midfield sharking our taps ? This has been occurring for ages.