07-17-2016, 11:55 AM
Lining up for the game my old man remarked that weitering would be good to put forward for a half to ease up the pressure on him. Seemed the coach was listening.
Odd game, and was grim viewing for a while as the congestion clogged up play. At stages, with 36 players in one sixth of the ground, only a stray pie wrapper made for any movement. West Coast wouldn't be too happy with their performance. They should have put us to bed earlier, but bad kicking is bad something.
As for us, this game and the rest of the season is working out who stays, who goes and what the future looks like. As many have mentioned, Jacksh was poor, just lacking effort and desperation. He will get another game or two, but cant see him lasting much longer. He is playing a difficult role, but desire has to be there. Sumner missed a pre season and it shows, but some time in the seconds would help him. Lamb dropped his bundle after dropping a lace out pass. Buckley is unlikely to continue. He just doesnt impact games enough and more is expected of a player in his fifth year.
The ruck future for carlton does not involve Kruezer. His game today was a few tap outs, some bash and crash and zero marks. Phillips had the same number of tap outs and disposals, but took 4 marks. He impacted the game, where Kruezer does not and it is doubtful he ever will. We like him as a player, and he has a mountain of courage. But he cant do what a ruckman now has to deliver which is an impact on the game especially around the ground.
Good performances from phillips, Simpson yet again, docherty, and weitering who looked as natural up forward as any of our regular 'forwards'. He is just an excellent footballer. Kerridge worked hard all game, despite his disposal letting him down. Charlie curnow looked good in the second half. Rowe too performed well, and cripps and gibbs put in final quarters for the ages. Not sure what happened to them in the first half.
Next week will see some more players measured for next season. We are playing a long game.
Odd game, and was grim viewing for a while as the congestion clogged up play. At stages, with 36 players in one sixth of the ground, only a stray pie wrapper made for any movement. West Coast wouldn't be too happy with their performance. They should have put us to bed earlier, but bad kicking is bad something.
As for us, this game and the rest of the season is working out who stays, who goes and what the future looks like. As many have mentioned, Jacksh was poor, just lacking effort and desperation. He will get another game or two, but cant see him lasting much longer. He is playing a difficult role, but desire has to be there. Sumner missed a pre season and it shows, but some time in the seconds would help him. Lamb dropped his bundle after dropping a lace out pass. Buckley is unlikely to continue. He just doesnt impact games enough and more is expected of a player in his fifth year.
The ruck future for carlton does not involve Kruezer. His game today was a few tap outs, some bash and crash and zero marks. Phillips had the same number of tap outs and disposals, but took 4 marks. He impacted the game, where Kruezer does not and it is doubtful he ever will. We like him as a player, and he has a mountain of courage. But he cant do what a ruckman now has to deliver which is an impact on the game especially around the ground.
Good performances from phillips, Simpson yet again, docherty, and weitering who looked as natural up forward as any of our regular 'forwards'. He is just an excellent footballer. Kerridge worked hard all game, despite his disposal letting him down. Charlie curnow looked good in the second half. Rowe too performed well, and cripps and gibbs put in final quarters for the ages. Not sure what happened to them in the first half.
Next week will see some more players measured for next season. We are playing a long game.