2015-Rnd 6 Carlton vs Brisbane (Preview)

[Thryleon]

So do we sack an experienced and capable coach in favour of going for a young coach like Leppitsch?

People are quick to point out where it worked, and gloss over where it hasnt, and I reckon our environment is too toxic for someone too inexperienced.

[PassIt2Carrots]

So do we sack an experienced and capable coach in favour of going for a young coach like Leppitsch?

People are quick to point out where it worked, and gloss over where it hasnt, and I reckon our environment is too toxic for someone too inexperienced.

The two situations don't compare, Brisbane were traveling well when they got rid of Voss. If Mick had us thereabouts then it would be a fair argument to mount. If you want a comparison, look at where a coach has been failing dismally and been replaced.

[crashlander]

So you all reckon the fall out from last Friday nights beyond putrid effort was big, lose this week and its strap yourselves in and enjoy the ride. And I reckon we are just the mob to do it. #mothersdaymassacre

Given the issues in Brisbane with Leppitsch it will be more interesting than it already would have been. We had better turn up this week.

[cookie2]

Given the issues in Brisbane with Leppitsch it will be more interesting than it already would have been. We had better turn up this week.

Yep. This will either be an embarrassing loss or a pretty meaningless win - either way we will still remain on Cold Comfort Farm. 

[ElwoodBlues1]

Yep. This will either be an embarrassing loss or a pretty meaningless win - either way we will still remain on Cold Comfort Farm. 

Yep...win and its wont change much but if we lose and say got hammered then I reckon Mick might be close to chucking it in like Carey suggested he would...

[crashlander]

Looking at the injury list,
[1] we MAY get Jamo back. That wouldn't be a bad thing if he were really fit. Even so, Brisbane don't have a lot of dangerous forward options.
[2] Casboult or Watson may be in line to replace Hendo. Even with last week's disaster, Hendo is our best bet at CHF or FF. That is pretty frightening when he didn't manage a single possession in the first half last week.
However, with Hendo definitely missing this week, we do need someone to kick the goals. Casboult has been kicking poorly and not getting much of the ball while Watson has not been over impressive either. One of them would be probable to play. Watson may get the nod as he has been in some goal kicking form. But neither has really called out 'Pick Me' in the VFL yet.
It is possible that we will use 2 ruckmen and rest them forward.
[3] Menzel MAY be available. The message in the paper yesterday suggested he may play. I wouldn't play him until he not just gets through a full game, but that he actually gets a few goals.
[4] Neither Byrne nor Sheehan are ready. This is a pity as both would be good for us: pace and a little aggression with decent disposal. Should all our players come from Ireland? At least that way they may be able to kick.
[5] Yarran, White and Kreuzer are not far away. This will help our team a lot, especially if the big man can start showing some form.

[PassIt2Carrots]

I think it's a disgrace that we played Hendo last week when he was crippled with injury and we had players like Cas and Watto available.

[crashlander]

I think it's a disgrace that we played Hendo last week when he was crippled with injury and we had players like Cas and Watto available.

It was a poor decision that we paid for. I hope they make the right call this time.

[shadesy]

So do we sack an experienced and capable coach in favour of going for a young coach like Leppitsch?

People are quick to point out where it worked, and gloss over where it hasnt, and I reckon our environment is too toxic for someone too inexperienced.

Or the Opposite... ie. Gold Coast.

[shadesy]

It was a poor decision that we paid for. I hope they make the right call this time.

I wonder if Eddlestone with play Menzel this week :-)