AFL Rd 2 2023 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Geelong

[LoveNavy]

Gov was a major reason behind our success in the first half of season 2022. He has a rare combination of intercept marking, run and adventurous kicking which can open up opposition forward presses. Sure, his marking is rusty at the moment and his decision-making is questionable at times, but both will improve with games under the belt after having little match practice in the preseason. Getting high quality exits out of D50 against a pressure team like the Tigers is pretty much down to Saad and Gov.

Saad was superb. Gov was solid and as you say provided quality d50 exits.

IIRC around a year ago Gov was similar in that he "missed it by that much" (best Maxwell Smart voice). Some of us questioned his eyesight. Eyesight, timing, reaction speed, match/fitness, form. I know not. If that resolves and he can stay fit. He's an important piece of the puzzle.