Carlton vs Brisbane Practice Match

[ElwoodBlues1]

I wasn't that impressed with Newnes so far, he looked to be going 100% or at least close to his limit in a game that seemed to have opposition going at half rat power.

But I'm not putting much stock in pre-season stuff, it's like dancing with your sister!

Newnes has proven he is good for 20 possies a game @decent DE% over 150 games so I would expect him to improve with every game. Richmond is a hard ask first up given their depth of talent and he might get a more negative role on a player like Edwards so his stats might not be so flash to begin with but I think he will end up a regular player for most of the season.
Its going to be interesting to see the game plan vs Richmond...will it be a shootout or a defensive squeeze where some attacking players are forced to be a bit more responsible and be mindful of the opposition.
eg someone will have to be accountable for a player like Houli, he cant be getting 30 possies and generating the drive he does
from halfback especially on the switch when we turn it over usually by a dumb extra disposal or long bomb to nothing.