AFL Rd 5 2022 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Port Adelaide

[Baggers]

Playing Silvagni as second ruck weakens our forward line as well as giving the opposition a free hit when Pittonet has to rest.  I don't have a problem with dropping De Koning, but cheating with Silvagni as backup ruckman should be an occasional tactic against suitable opposition.

From a glass half full perspective, SOJ gives an 'honest' contest in the ruck but once the aggot hits the grass he becomes a footy smart midfielder.

And with Pitto resting up forward when SOJ is rucking it gives Port a different headache. Pitto back in the ruck is important, very important.

TDK is struggling. His cameos this season have been exciting, but they've been just that - cameos. He'll be a champ but **cliche alert** bigger blokes takes time and we may have pushed him a little too far, too soon. Time needed.

Wrapped our best small forward is back (Durds - I feel a man crush coming on!!)... might just relieve the pressure on Fisher and Owies enough for them to step up - they'd better as Motlop and Philp are warming up nicely in the Magoos and won't want to be a dew kickers for much longer.