AFL Rd 22 2022 Post Game Postulations Carlton vs Melbourne

[Thryleon]

So many what ifs.....but was it the right decision to play 4 "tall" defenders against Melbourne who really only had Brown and one of the ruckmen forward? Having Newman injured didn't help but to see someone like Melksham kick 4 goals infuriates. Was there a role for Plowman or has his form been such that he just didn't deserve a game?

I dont call Marchbank and Mcgovern as true talls anyway.  For me, they are interchangeable with Newman and Plowman, with greater intercept marking and high marking ability as well as being better users of the footy.

Plowman and Newman are more capable defenders in general, but I dont think the issue was match up related.

Its like blaming Saad for dumping a not long enough kick forward after the bounce pass from Owies.  Thing is, he had more time than he thought he did and could very easily have found another target, but I think he may have gone into rush mode and just disposed of the footy to ensure he didnt get caught holding it which is fair enough.

Thing is, it didnt go long enough to clear the area, it wasnt to advantage, and was as big a execution stuff up as Owies kick, even though he had enough time to not only do better with the kick, but also pick a shorter better option.