2017 Rd 2 Pre Game Panic Carlton vs Melbourne

[Vivian]

I like Casboult as the second ruckman. He gives it a good crack in the ruck (with one notable exception) and definitely offers more than a second genuine ruckman like Phillips around the ground.

Casboult was a rookie and plays like one.  He has lasted much longer on the list than ideal because we have been so bad, and the past few years of attempts at KP players since fev have failed, i.e. Watson, Mitchell, Jones et al.  He doesn't work hard enough and his kicking is disastrous.  But right now, as we bring younger players in, he needs to play, if anything to give Kreuzer a chop out.  Curnow and McKay are not ready, nor should they be rushed.

If we improve as hoped Casboult will be dropped around round 12-15 and not get another contract.  He aint going to improve, and wishing it so isn't enough.