04-13-2023, 07:26 AM
(04-13-2023, 07:12 AM)Gointocarlton link Wrote:The big keys dont worry me, Weiters and Young seem to have a "bring it on" approach and thrive on playing on the big forwards. Who worries me are the small pests like Higgins, Butler, Billings (who he plays), Gresham and newbies like (not smalls but) Caminiti and Phillipou who can all get under our guard. If we could get more from Durdin, Motlop, Owies, Fisher, etc as a collective (as opposed to one bobbing up while the others don't), we wouldn't lose many games I reckon.Agree the smalls are going to be a problem but I think they will be better with their two KP Forwards if fit back in the team especially Membrey who has proved a difficult matchup and is one of their leaders.
They will also have Steele back who is probably what Glen Jakovich was to Wayne Carey and Cripps always seems to battle to get the better of him. Saying all that I expect once again that Charlie and Harry should be too much for the Saints and our overall midfield group should dominate the likes of Crouch, Ross etc...
Marshall is having a great season so quelling his influence will have a big impact on the game.... a good test for the coach this game will be in terms of getting the chess pieces right.