Rd 1 Carlton vs Richmond Post Game Prognostications

[chalkybill]

Just as a thought, everyone saw just how composed and talented Weitering is (needs a nickname, maybe Legend) what about swinging him forward occasionally.
I know it is a big ask for a new player but he is far from your 'normal' new player.
I feel he could be very useful thrown forward in tight situations and could become known as The General.
As a leading, marking forward and his kicking has got to be straighter than anyone else in our team.

Perhaps 'Bix' as in Weet Bix ??????????

[Robblues]

His a big unit with great hands BUT the profession he is employed in is as a key forward.

Therefore when you get your minimal chances you MUST take them and be at least a 50% chance to convert. His team mates after busting a nut to get the ball in his hands must just feel so disheartened when he drop the ball onto his boot from 2 metres away  : and then depending on what part of the ball connects determines the direction it takes. Its pure chance and no system or technique to speak of.

His kicking is not even close to AFL standard not even local footy standard.  IMO this is his last year if comes seasons end it is still a liability. He needs to throw his current technique in the bin and start again. Not a great sign when your 26.


   

It's becoming very evident that certain players will only get you so far, when like last night several catch up, you become the liability if you cant  finish of the good work up the ground.Unfortunately when you have your go to guy that can't , he then becomes the liability, and we need better to move forward.

 
   

[kruddler]

Best trade ever?
Out: Menzel
In: Kerridge, Phillips, Lamb.........and still have Plowman and Sumner

All 3 offered more than Menzel did most of the time and there is still room for improvement in each.

Plenty to like about a lot of the list changes in the off-season.
Weitering may never play a 2nds game in his career if he keeps up like that.
Wright was a very good contributer too for a 'freebie' in the offseason.

Very happy to see Walker up forward where he belongs. Keeps the ball alive, contests and competes on the ground and in the air. Good kick for goal. Not his best game ever, but could play for another 5 years in that role.

Boekhorst is starting to look comfortable at AFL level now and a few of his tricks are starting to show. A lot to like.

Cripps going down saw me just about throw something at the TV. Thought he was gone for the year. Seems to be ok. Started where he took off from last year. Apparantly only in the 'average' category according to Fox footy, will be elite by years end.

Murphy was pretty good for a bloke who hasn't had a hitout in 6 months. That is your base, the sky is the limit. Hopefully his shoulder is ok, not surprised if its not though.

Looks like the 2nds played well and had a few step up. Add the inclusion of Daisy, according to the coach, and looks like we might be struggling to fit everyone into our best 22.

On the chopping block for a variety of reasons would have to be....
Buckley
White
Casboult
Everitt

Ins to come from...
Daisy
Gorringe
Byrne
Jaksch
Silvagni
and potentially Charlie Curnow who didn't play in either game being 1st emergency

[kruddler]

Perhaps 'Bix' as in Weet Bix ??????????

How about Chili?

Leaves you with a 'wet ring'  >

[LP]

What was with that Richmond player in the 4thQ being so close to Buckley when Bucks was told to play on. Yes he was on the 50, but it looked like he was having a shot.
We always get stung by the new rules EVERY year. Cost us a couple of 50's early but then the umps forgot about the 10m.
By the way, during general run of play it looks okay but when having a shot for goal then they should bring it back to 5m. IMO.

The problem is the lack of voice, we get pinged because opponents highlight the infringements to the umpires. Our Church Mice stay mum and as a result nothing happens, it occurred twice last night and Buckley should have been given a 50m.

Also notice the bias on the commentary, even after the game they highlight when 9thmond missed out on a 50m, but said nothing about the two glaring times Carlton suffered the same fate.

Also, since when is it allowed to fend players off by their throat. One example is on the front page of The Hun today. Martin does this 3 or 4 times a game and they commentators say nothing, except of Commetti who at one stage was surprised a free wasn't paid for high contact. It's bullcrap, the umpires pick and choose when to pay free kicks, they are not umpiring the rules.

But it's not just the players, it's our dumbar5e supporters many of whom are too busy hanging it on our own players when they should be pointing the finger at the indiscretions of opponents. Get off your fecking ar5e Carlton supporters and let the umpires know when your team is getting unfairly dealt with! Have a fecking voice!

[LP]

How about Chili?

Leaves you with a 'wet ring'  >

He's already called Weiters by the team, he's been Weiters since his school days.

[townsendcalling]

That effort should give a boost to membership.

[hanwell]

Structure, audacity, daring, boldness......

Agree the Menzal thing, the Casboult thing....

Levi will not be a part of this team going forward, so why play him??  Surely between Foster, Curnow ©, SOSOS, and a bit more of Kreuz up front we as a collective can move on from the boy who was chained to Houla on the Yarra???? He kicks those two from inside 50 we win, simple as that.

Changes for round two:
In's.....Byrne, Thomas, Curnow
Out's...Casboult, Buckley, White

[Mondy]

I went along hoping to see effort.  Didn't think a win was possible, but we played well enough to get the chocolates. 

For the first time in a long while, I felt like I was watching a Carlton TEAM 

By the way, watch Bolton's presser - so much better than the grumble-faced rubbish we saw for the past 3 years.

Can we give votes to the Coach?

Grumble faced rubbish - brilliant.

Yeah, Bolts is a breath fresh air at the pressed.  Maybe said "high performance team" once too many times, though he did note he was repeating himself.  But you can see why the players have quickly adopted his way of things.

[shadesy]

Age isn't everything but we had a more experienced team last night and really should have won.