AFL Rd 23 2024 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs West Coast

[Baggers]

The only thing wrong with the move of Kemp to the forward line was that it took so long to try it.

The surprising thing was that some folks found it 'surprising'.

Everything about his draft profile suggested that he was a player who could play forward or back...maybe even some time as a midfielder.
His versatility was a strength.

He kicked 4, probably should have kicked 5.

Yes, it was only an abysmal, dreadful West Coast side, but he was our key target.
How would he go as our third medium, tall player with the ability to move into defence if needed.
He's a strong mark and he's durable.
Hopefully he showed enough to not be pigeon-holed in future.

Luckiest player on the field yesterday was Harley Reid.
He had some cameos, but more importantly for his development.... he got to see what an elite midfielder, the best of the best, plays like.

Nice, Principal LODS.

Likewise, I've always thought Kempy was a forward who can play back, not the other way 'round. As a third tall, he's perfect... and what a headache for opposition defenses (when H & Charles are there as well). Plus, his defensive game up forward is a real bonus.