AFL Finals 2024 Carlton vs Brisbane in Brisbane

[Gointocarlton]

To me Lord, Binns and Moir (as sub only) have earned their right to play. They are fit, unlike others we are likely to go and select. I only have 4 coming back, Harry, Charlie, Zac and Gov. I was blokes fit and in match condition, not misses a big chuck of the year with injury issues. West Coast won the 2018 GF with 6 of their best blokes out. What they did do was go in with a fit side that ran the game right out.

Not playing a bloke that has had 3 knee recos and not played since March, especially in a final, as good as Doc is. The fact he has done 3 makes me think he can be susceptible, especially with just 6 months off. Might be exciting that he might be ready but one needs to be practical. Be absolute hell to pay if he did it again. Too risky.

I agree with all this but I dont think the club will be brave enough to keep Lord Binns and Moir. As for he ins, I am not convinced Gov can be trusted to a. come and not get re-injured and b. do a defensive job. What I have seen from him (when he as played) late this season is a selfish footballer who is very quick to berate team mates for his own pathetic defensives efforts. If he plays and Young doesn't, I fear their two big forwards will have their way with us. If they dont kick bags, they will bring their small fwds into the game.