Rd 21: Pre Game Speculations: Carlton vs Brisbane

[Baggers]

Cunningham will do OK, better than people think.

Good ball user.
Good mover.
Strong core.
Good speed.
Great awareness.

Only issue I see is fitness and game plan familiarity.

Reminds me a bit of Murphy / Bradley / Scotland, just needs to improve his non-preferred side.

There's no doubting the kid's talent but for me the question remains, can he do it in fair-dinkum AFL heat? Yes, he needs time to get his fitness up, understand the game plan, but if there's something coming through loud and clear in terms of BBs expectations it's you'd better have a strong defensive game. And you'd better be ready to put your body on the line when it's your turn. And your tackles better be hard and effective.

Everitt has a terrific offensive game, but... similarly it's  one of my chief knocks on Jaksch, just not hard/defensive enough.

Just look at how much Gibbs has improved his defensive game this year... a much, much better all-round player now.

Early days for 'Cunna' and I really hope he makes it.