AFL Rd 11 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Sydney

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He will fit right in with Cripps and co.

That not quite fair, they have a high impact, Cripps in particular, but in terms of applying defensive pressure they are limited by their available pace.

I'm surprised we chopped SoJ and not Motlop, for me SoJ can play Motlop's role but Motlop cannot play SoJ role.

Rather than have SoJ play as a lead-up marking target I'd have asked him to hunt stoppages and contests as a defensive forward. But he has to be prepared to tackle to hurt players which might mean a week off occasionally.

For me, other than Harry or Charlie, Owies or Kennedy are the next best lead-up forward targets.