AFL Rd 1 2024 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Richmond

[DJC]

Great post.

He is playing one if the hardest spots where every error is magnified and he is then labelled a dud.
A midfielder misses a handball or kick but then does something good the error is usually forgiven. Do the same in defence and many want them cut off the list.

Kemp makes mistakes too but has been solid and both kemp and young are playing massive roles and i think so far they have both been serviceable which is all you can ask with no generals like Weitering or doc assisting.

How many mistakes did Young actually make?

There was the soft, front on free to Lynch that should have been play on.  He made up ground on Balta and tackled just after Balta kicked for goal. His tackle on Lynch didn’t stick but Lynch had the advantage.

Young stuck his marks and spoiled when that was the best option - something Kemp should take note of - and his spoils killed the ball.

Finally, his disposal was excellent, unlike that of Saad, Williams and Boyd.

Young isn’t Weitering but he’s doing a decent job as a stand in.  Weitering makes life easier for all of our defenders and Young is no exception.  I expect him to stay in the 22 when Weiters is back and play even better footy.