Rd 17: Post Game Paralysis: Carlton vs West Coast

[crashlander]

I was not that enamored with the fact that Lamb was coming to the club as he hadn't done much at his two previous clubs.

Upon arrival at Princes Park, there is one trait that stands out to me and that is he doesn't mind chasing & tackling, there is a defensive mindset. To that end, I'd like to see him groomed as a permanent defender but in the role that we have been screaming for, that being to mind the dangerous forward pocket goal-sneaks (eg. Betts, Blair etc).

I'm not saying it is a certainty to work but I feel that both he & the club stand to gain so much more if it does turn out positively.

Actually, Sheik, it is not a bad idea at all. He is not bad in the air (although he dropped some sitters today) and his kicking is reasonable. Someone has to take over Simmo's role eventually. Why not give Lamb a try?

The small forward spot is probably our biggest structural weakness at the moment: we don't get crumbing goals. Silvagni has been closer to doing that than anyone else we've tried so far, and he is an 18 year old kid. Having a Betts or even a Garlett would make ur forward line SO much more potent!