2017 Round 4 : Post Game thread - Carlton V Gold Coast

[flyboy77]

I can't see where it's been mentioned, but young Zac made the R4 AFL's top 10. I guess it was a toss up between his blistering run down tackle and beautiful goal from near the boundary. The latter won.

Take a look. That's a green shoot if ever I've seen one.

Kudos Zac. That's a fine accolade for any debutant.
Take a bow son.

yep no fear, on with the job.

[RiverRat]

I think It's unfair to compare Charlie at this stage of his career with Kouta.

I didn't compare him to Kouta in relation to any aspect of his football talent  - I merely said I thought he resembled him.

[Juddkreuzer]

I didn't compare him to Kouta in relation to any aspect of his football talent  - I merely said I thought he resembled him.

Not aimed at you RR. Just a general assertion.

[Bear]

My only judgement of Curnow is about his workrate.
I cam forgive a lack of experience, but being a Curnow, elite athlete runs in the family and we haven't seen much of it at this stage.

Ed is like the energizer bunny and his sister is a commonwealth games medallist in running.

Charlie thus far has a bit of flair and not much else.  I'm looking for more drive from a second year player who needs to get a move on and start showing improvement on what he did in his first season.

9th game on Saturday night.

[shawny]

9th game on Saturday night.

Exactly....9 games. Add in a few injuries, glandular fever as well. And people are disappointed with certain parts of his game.

No issue with supporters mentioning some areas the young ones need to improve but we all have to keep reminding ourselves out of the 9 kids that played on Saturday only 1 played more then 12 games (Weitering)

Even the greats like Judd, Buddy, Ablett had glaring deficiencies that early on.   

 

[cimm1979]

My only judgement of Curnow is about his workrate.
I cam forgive a lack of experience, but being a Curnow, elite athlete runs in the family and we haven't seen much of it at this stage.

Ed is like the energizer bunny and his sister is a commonwealth games medallist in running.

Charlie thus far has a bit of flair and not much else.  I'm looking for more drive from a second year player who needs to get a move on and start showing improvement on what he did in his first season.

He coming along just fine.

[Gointocarlton]

Exactly....9 games. Add in a few injuries, glandular fever as well. And people are disappointed with certain parts of his game.

No issue with supporters mentioning some areas the young ones need to improve but we all have to keep reminding ourselves out of the 9 kids that played on Saturday only 1 played more then 12 games (Weitering)

Even the greats like Judd, Buddy, Ablett had glaring deficiencies that early on.   

Spose your'e right Shawny and I fully understand there 9 kids playing. I guess what I was trying to say then I am not seeing the intensity from Charlie that the other kids have shown, but as I said in my post, its probably due to the facts that he is just a big kid and the effects of the GF are still not out of his system. Just needs time and decent run at it (which he is getting).

[jeza]

I raised curnow pre-game as a bit of a lucky inclusion as his form is not that flash. More than happy for the club to keep picking him but he'd want to put in some better performances to avoid being dropped.

I thought he took a small step forward on sat night. Missed those goals but at least he had a couple of shots. Good to see.

Polson needs a game... tap on the shoulder for Daisy.

[Thryleon]

9th game on Saturday night.

I know, and thats why Im not expecting star value at the minute, but I want to see some progress in his development after his second pre season at AFL level.

http://afltables.com/afl/stats/players/C...urnow.html

I just want to see him getting a few more posessions, spending a bit more time on ground, and getting more involved.  Saturday's match was probably his best at this level, but he isnt getting involved as much as I would like.

For reference, I would like to see him more like Jack Silvagni at this stage of his developement.  I dont even expect him to be performing at that level.

We are not talking pick 30 odd like Cunningham, we are talking about a top 10 draftee here.

[Gointocarlton]

I know, and thats why Im not expecting star value at the minute, but I want to see some progress in his development after his second pre season at AFL level.

http://afltables.com/afl/stats/players/C...urnow.html

I just want to see him getting a few more posessions, spending a bit more time on ground, and getting more involved.  Saturday's match was probably his best at this level, but he isnt getting involved as much as I would like.

For reference, I would like to see him more like Jack Silvagni at this stage of his developement.  I dont even expect him to be performing at that level.

We are not talking pick 30 odd like Cunningham, we are talking about a top 10 draftee here.

Cunningham was pick 23 but your point is valid.