VFL Rd 9: Northern Blues vs Frankston at Ikon

[flyboy77]

Whiley and Dick are useful VFL footballers but too slow for the AFL.

Yet put either in a sprint race with a (same age) Sam Mitchell and SM would be left in their dust....

it's not speed, it's speed of mind.

Can't really comment on Dick other than to say we do have many HBF options but Whiley should be given every opportunity - he is a big unit and can find the pill.

[cimm1979]

Yet put either in a sprint race with a (same age) Sam Mitchell and SM would be left in their dust....

it's not speed, it's speed of mind.

Can't really comment on Dick other than to say we do have many HBF options but Whiley should be given every opportunity - he is a big unit and can find the pill.

Pretty much this.

What I would say is that if we delist Whiley and Dick I hope we try and keep them at the NB's. We really need to boost the second tiers competitiveness and these two guys are perfect for that purpose. Been in the system for 4 or 5 years, by all accounts professional in their preparation and application .

The NB's need far more support from us .

[Phillipwh]

on when SOSOS is ready to play for the Blues.
I saw SOS play his first game.
He was so young and unready,
but as I recall he played on Peter Knights.
That is formidible!
He took a screamer over PeterK
PeterK took a screamer over SOS
He did well.
His talent radiated.
I look forward to seeing Jack play
I am sure Stephen and Serge will give the nod when he is ready.
Silvagni is Carlton at its best.
Long for the day!

[Gointocarlton]

on when SOSOS is ready to play for the Blues.
I saw SOS play his first game.
He was so young and unready,
but as I recall he played on Peter Knights.
That is formidible!
He took a screamer over PeterK
PeterK took a screamer over SOS
He did well.
His talent radiated.
I look forward to seeing Jack play
I am sure Stephen and Serge will give the nod when he is ready.
Silvagni is Carlton at its best.
Long for the day!

We all long for the day mate, it will be sweet. As BB says though, there is no entitlement, it must be earned.

[jeza]

You kick 4 goals and have 21 possessions in the seconds at our club (who struggle to put the ball through the big sticks) - sorry but you've got to play 1s.

Is he "ready"?

I don't care - find a spot for him... probably Nick Graham. I guess Sumner has to come back in too.

[DJC]

You kick 4 goals and have 21 possessions in the seconds at our club (who struggle to put the ball through the big sticks) - sorry but you've got to play 1s.

Is he "ready"?

I don't care - find a spot for him... probably Nick Graham. I guess Sumner has to come back in too.

OK, you bring in a bloke who hasn't yet developed the tank to run out a VFL game and play him out of position; that'll work  :

[cimm1979]

OK, you bring in a bloke who hasn't yet developed the tank to run out a VFL game and play him out of position; that'll work  :

Don't you know anything DJC? he's a Silvagni and we are impatient Carlton supporters. He should have nominated for the draft at 14 and played 80 games by now!!!!!

[Pratty]

Gotta say, the 'potential' future, or next era, tall forward setup for The Mighty Blues of Harry McKay (200cm), Charlie Curnow (194cm) and Jack Silvagni (191cm) is mouth-watering.

No guarantees ofcourse but looking solid.

Might be able to add a couple of newbies such as current GWS tall forwards seeking opportunities such as James Stewart (197cm) and Adam Tomlinson (193cm).

Mason Wood (192cm) from the Kangas goes alright too.

Josh Battle (192cm) in the u18s is one to watch too and potentially also the ineligible Giants academy prospect Todd Marshall (197cm).

We're hopeful with Kristian Jaksch (196cm) too.

I see Jacob Weitering (195cm) as being the 'new breed' tall defender/forward who could easily cause many headaches as a key forward in his own right and potentially as an onballer/midfielder of the future. The sky is the limit for this exceptionally talented kid!

[ElwoodBlues1]

Gotta say, the 'potential' future, or next era, tall forward setup for The Mighty Blues of Harry McKay (200cm), Charlie Curnow (194cm) and Jack Silvagni (191cm) is mouth-watering.

No guarantees ofcourse but looking solid.

Might be able to add a couple of newbies such as current GWS tall forwards seeking opportunities such as James Stewart (197cm) and Adam Tomlinson (193cm).

Mason Wood (192cm) from the Kangas goes alright too.

Josh Battle (192cm) in the u18s is one to watch too and potentially also the ineligible Giants academy prospect Todd Marshall (197cm).

We're hopeful with Kristian Jaksch (196cm) too.

I see Jacob Weitering (195cm) as being the 'new breed' tall defender/forward who could easily cause many headaches as a key forward in his own right and potentially as an onballer/midfielder of the future. The sky is the limit for this exceptionally talented kid!

Agree....Curnow and Silvagni are what we need to replace the likes of Everitt and Walker going forward......Curnow has big X factor being able to play forward and run on the ball and Jack will give us a reliabel 3rd tall forward in the Gunston mode..

Josh Battle is impressive..reminds me of an early Jack Darling....

I'd be happy to take any of the GWS youth including Stewart and Tomlinson....others dont seem to agree but I like Will Hoskin-Elliott as well...

[Gointocarlton]

Gotta say, the 'potential' future, or next era, tall forward setup for The Mighty Blues of Harry McKay (200cm), Charlie Curnow (194cm) and Jack Silvagni (191cm) is mouth-watering.

No guarantees ofcourse but looking solid.

Might be able to add a couple of newbies such as current GWS tall forwards seeking opportunities such as James Stewart (197cm) and Adam Tomlinson (193cm).

Mason Wood (192cm) from the Kangas goes alright too.

Josh Battle (192cm) in the u18s is one to watch too and potentially also the ineligible Giants academy prospect Todd Marshall (197cm).

We're hopeful with Kristian Jaksch (196cm) too.

I see Jacob Weitering (195cm) as being the 'new breed' tall defender/forward who could easily cause many headaches as a key forward in his own right and potentially as an onballer/midfielder of the future. The sky is the limit for this exceptionally talented kid!

This paints a very rosy picture. Given the way we are playing now (ie the quicker than expected improvement thus far) and the prospects coming through, there are very exciting time ahead. The future is now a lot clearer for me.
Go Blues