Rd 14: Pre Game Preparation: Carlton vs GWS

[DJC]

Agree it wasnt all Weitering's fault as there wasnt much pressure from our mids to try and disturb the ball coming in but Membrey had 17 possies and 10 marks which is a lot of ball for a forward.....
Membrey is a bit like Jay Schultz in mode of operation and as we saw he doesnt need many kicks to hurt you on the scoreboard as he is very accurate...he pushed off Weitering a few times which allowed him to get the break on the lead..a stronger more developed player woudnt have allowed that but we forget our man is still a kid and after a couple more preseasons he will be the one doing the pushing as he gets stronger.
Weitering also maybe isnt suited to the 3rd tall quick on the lead type as I thought Membrey probably had a little bit more leg speed and our bloke had trouble keeping up with him...Rhys Stanley in the Geelong game also worried JW with his agility and speed and I think the coach needs to be more careful with his matchups and look after Wetering a bit more.
Simon White was probably a better match IMO and the move of him forward failed so I reckon it was a poor day in the coaching box allround..

Membrey made Weitering focus on trying to stop him getting the ball.  That meant Weitering couldn't zone off and take his trademark intercept marks.  It also disrupted our team defence.

Our defence functioned adequately when Weitering was moved forward and I think that shows that Bolton's multiple role approach is working.  However, it does suggest that Bolton should have changed the matchups a little sooner.  As you say EB, Bolton should be looking after Weitering while he is developing.  That said, it is probably important that Bolton gives Weitering a reasonable time to get on top of his opponent.

[Shonkytonks]

Danger game. For them!

go blues

[Lods]

Watching them against the Bombers...They're definitely beatable

[flyboy77]

Membrey made Weitering focus on trying to stop him getting the ball.  That meant Weitering couldn't zone off and take his trademark intercept marks.  It also disrupted our team defence.

Our defence functioned adequately when Weitering was moved forward and I think that shows that Bolton's multiple role approach is working.  However, it does suggest that Bolton should have changed the matchups a little sooner.  As you say EB, Bolton should be looking after Weitering while he is developing.  That said, it is probably important that Bolton gives Weitering a reasonable time to get on top of his opponent.

Our defensive pressure was simply way short of the required level. Our mids, when they have a bad one, have a REALLY bad one....

Need to pick up 2 or 3 more quality mids.....maybe a mature ager even.

And quick is nice but being able to get your hands on the pill is better!

[pinot]

Boys just need to crack in and leave nothing on the field. Saints game was a little aberration going by the season performance so I expect them to give GWS a fright.

[LP]

GWS were pretty ordinary versus CheatsFC, they won't do that again, but it shows you just how important Mumford and Johnson are to that side.

Plus, it looks to me like a few of their players are carrying injuries, add that to a potentially unfit Mumford or Johnson and it will make for an interesting game next weekend.

Would they rush back two 30 year olds for one game they think they will win, when they are only one week out from them having a three week mid-season rest? If they are planning for Sept no, if they are worried about form and fitness maybe.

[crashlander]

GWS were pretty ordinary versus CheatsFC, they won't do that again, but it shows you just how important Mumford and Johnson are to that side.

Plus, it looks to me like a few of their players are carrying injuries, add that to a potentially unfit Mumford or Johnson and it will make for an interesting game next weekend.

Would they rush back two 30 year olds for one game they think they will win, when they are only one week out from them having a three week mid-season rest? If they are planning for Sept no, if they are worried about form and fitness maybe.

Very true. Unfortunately, it will make things harder for us: they may ACTUALLY TAKE US MORE SERIOUSLY. Not sure we are ready for that yet.
It will make for interesting thoughts at GWS this week.

[Thryleon]

I think we have battled quite valiantly for 3 months of this year, and that we are probably overdue for a bit of a flat spot that will last a few weeks minimum.

Lets not forget, I dont believe we have had a win after a buy since we started having them again.

[bluesbelle]

Lets not forget, I dont believe we have had a win after a buy since we started having them again.

We beat Port at the 'G last year after our bye week 

[Thryleon]

^^

Oops.  Missed that one, but I think prior to that we have always been flat off the bye...

We shall see.