2017 Round 6: Pre game premonitions: Carlton vs Sydney

[cookie2]

We'll know for sure this time tomorrow but Kreuzer is almost certain to return and probably Daisy if fit. Maybe Smedts, Graham or Kerridge for one of the kids also. Cunningham also a good chance if the MC see the game as a " learning opportunity" for him?

[laj]

Let's be frank - after a 90 point pantsing - there should be 3 or 4 changes; so

1. Kreuzer for Phillips
2. Cuningham for Polson
3. Graham/Smedts for Fisher
4. Jones for ?

Jones equivalent role is Casboult's. Despite a great game in the VFL it'll be hard to fit him in. I'm sure Cunnigham will get a run this week.

[flyboy77]

perhaps Jones is th right match up for Tippet?

[kruddler]

Let's be frank - after a 90 point pantsing - there should be 3 or 4 changes; so

1. Kreuzer for Phillips
2. Cuningham for Polson
3. Graham/Smedts for Fisher
4. Jones for ?

Jones for Weitering.
Give the kid a break.
I'd be resting Pickett too

[Professer E]

Pickett was average - picked and choosed on Friday night - needs a spell in the twos to remind him to go 100% at all times.

[cimm1979]

Pickett was average - picked and choosed on Friday night - needs a spell in the twos to remind him to go 100% at all times.

He might be dropped but he's not a meat grinder footballer but he also doesn't pick and choose every time.

[Thryleon]

So why is it that many players dominate in the VFL and then fail, or leave alot to be desired, at AFL level?

I can't answer this based on anything but my experience trying to break into the seniors at soccer.

Ultimately I never felt the coach had faith in me to do the job or that I belonged at that level even though I was happy to do what was asked and busted a gut to do my best for my team.

Is that confidence or lack of in my ability??
Perhaps.  I did play seniors for a year, and played some good games, but ultimately being replaced by a youngster three years running really made me feel that they didn't believe I could do it.

Have a think about Sam kerridge, Nick Graham Blaine boekhorst and how the above might apply to them.

They will be under pressure to perform and keep their spot because sooner or later a kid who's barely going will get a game ahead of them and they might wonder why but they might stop caring soon. 

[Pratty]

Simply cannot have Kerridge, Buckley nor Boekhorst playing ones.

Jones should be considered. Reckon he could hold down a key defensive post myself. Could also play ruck/forward. His effort, tackling, grunt work and general physicality would be very, very handy!!! Much just depends on the structure they want, how many talls, Kreuzer, etc?

[Gointocarlton]

Simply cannot have Kerridge, Buckley nor Boekhorst playing ones.

Jones should be considered. Reckon he could hold down a key defensive post myself. Could also play ruck/forward. His effort, tackling, grunt work and general physicality would be very, very handy!!! Much just depends on the structure they want, how many talls, Kreuzer, etc?

I agree re Jones being given a go in defence, youjust never know. If you recall how badly Rowe struggled in the early days playing as a fwd/ruckman. Then transitioned into defence, he has cemented a spot and does the job week in week out, almost to the point where I would say he is one of (or at least in the group of) our more important players (if he keeps his form up). Cant hurt trying him.

[cimm1979]

Simply cannot have Kerridge, Buckley nor Boekhorst playing ones.

Jones should be considered. Reckon he could hold down a key defensive post myself. Could also play ruck/forward. His effort, tackling, grunt work and general physicality would be very, very handy!!! Much just depends on the structure they want, how many talls, Kreuzer, etc?

I don't think any player can be written off until de-listing.