04-23-2017, 01:23 AM
(04-22-2017, 11:28 AM)crashlander link Wrote:Carlton listed players:
Billie Smedts: His best game yet in our colours. He was good last week, but his defensive work, his run and carry and his pressure really made him stand out. I would not be surprised if he is line for promotion next week. Agreed
Alex Silvagni: He was excellent again, for the 2nd week in a row and his opponents didn’t get a sniff. His run and his football brain were noticeable. Agreed
Dennis Armfield: his form did not warrant senior selection. However, his on-field leadership was excellent. His presence on the field, with guys like Silvagni, O’Shea and Russell, really gave stability to our youngsters. Even if he does not play any more senior football, he will be worth his contract in his present role. Agreed
Jesse Glass-McCasker: he had a decent game in defence and was in the play more than he has been. Agreed
Dylan Buckley: This was one of very few 4 quarter efforts that Buckley has produced. The seniors need an effective small defender so it's probably now or never
Blaine Boekhorst: I don’t think he did enough to get a promotion, but he was much better. Looked more committed to the contest than I have seen before - or was that just the haircut speaking?
Kristian Jaksch: He actually worked reasonably well today, I must have dozed off
Nick Graham: He is a star at this level. His tackling was excellent and his disposal much better than it can be. In the end he had more of the ball than anyone else on the ground. Not so sure about being a star but he is definitely one of the better players at VFL level
Patrick Kerr: Improving every week at this point. He took more marks and competed well, and made some excellent decisions that lead to goals. He has produced football much different to mark and kick style of last year. His kicking depth was excellent and field kicking very good. He needs to work on his endurance. But he does look like he could be useful. Agreed but probably not this year
Liam Jones: his effort in the ruck was the difference between winning and losing. He minimized the influence of the Willi ruckmen and showed aggression, persistence and endeavour that would not have been believed in his first season with us. Agreed but, good though he has been, it should be noted that Nick Meese is an undersized ruckman Even his kicking was more effective.
I would like to see him defence Agreed I have no idea how many tackles he had today, but it would have been a lot. I don't think we can question his intensity or willingness to compete - I would be happy to see him get another run in the AFL
Andrew Gallucci: Didn’t have a great day and struggled to have an influence. Agreed
Harry McKay: he showed some great signs but the commentator was painful in his repetitive calls for him to be promoted immediately to the AFL
Sam Kerridge: Wasn’t bad, but was not as effective this week. As the game went on Kerridge got more into it. He didn’t fumble much today, which is an improvement. Agreed
David Cuningham: Probably his best game so far. He got huge numbers early and managed to get a LOT of clearances. His kicking was excellent, but his burst of speed from the middle stood out. Pity his kicking at goal was ordinary. He dropped out of the game somewhat, but he still got close to 30 possessions. Got lots of the ball in the first and last quarter but his kicking skills were far below what I have seen from him before
Pretty much right on, as usual, Crash