03-23-2017, 12:40 PM
(03-23-2017, 12:06 PM)townsendcalling link Wrote:Charlie Curnow shocker......is that the 'just turned 20' Charlie Curnow' who notched up Game 7 tonight???
'Give the kids game time!' 'Play the kids!' 'Let the kids develop and play them in front of the oldies!'
We are a harsh lot!
It should be 'Charlie, you're guaranteed 6 games, so go out and give it your best shot. You won't be BOG every week but have a crack!'
Yep, that's exactly my take as well. Same goes for most of the kids - give them time. The older players are supporting cast until the talent comes on. Thomas is running his contract out before going into a coaching role somewhere. Pickett played his first game along with SPS and Macreadie - that's AFL football NOT just for Carlton.
The slack we cut Jack last year needs to apply evenly across the list.
Thought Marchbank showed plenty - made some silly errors but will be better for the run. Charlie C is learning about having a run through the middle not just up forward in year two. Weiters was wonderful given the service and pressure.