2018 Rd 8: Post Game Passion: Carlton vs Essendon

[Barbs]

Rowe is definitely a long way in front of Weitering right now. Not even close that one.

Plowman is making a few blues but also does some good things - but never flashy. Which can be a good thing but for him it feels a bit like he's just passing the pressure onto someone else. He refuses to be the one to take the forward kick. He just stabs it sideways 20m.

Samo needs a rest. He almost makes an impact. A lot of "almost" moments for him. One attack on the ball in the 2nd quarter I thought was embarrassing for him. He took a couple of short steps when he had the opportunity to put his body through the line of the ball.

Our man from Port is the one who needs a VFL stint the most. You can't be 28 and still making those mistakes by foot.

I think letting Weitering play as third tall defender for another year or two while he builds his body up would be a good path for him. Then when Rowe retires he can transition into a more physical role.

Our bigger problem is a shortage of defenders to man up the opposition small forwards and who are willing and capable of running the ball out of defence.

I won't be surprised if SPS makes way for Murphy when he's ready to return.