2017 Rd 7: pre game protestations Carlton vs Collingwood

[blue4life]

Wells would take Boekhorst to the cleaners EB, he's several classes above him even at this late stage and quicker to boot.
No mentions of Smedts, didn't have much of an impact against Sydney and could be another change.

[ElwoodBlues1]

Agree....although i'm not sure i'd class Collingwood as quality opposition.

I think Daisy can lift another gear, especially against the pies. Defensively he offers more than Boeky.

But if Boeky can perform in the 2's at the same level, i'd bring him in the following week.

My changes...
Out SOS (inj) Fisher (inj) Weitering (inj)
In Kerr, Daisy, Jones

Their mids are the quality bit..... and only their mids as they showed vs Geelong, not many teams get the better of Selwood and Danger on the same day.
I too am hoping the Collingwood game brings the best out of Daisy if he plays...

Boekhorst vs the Saints who have some nimble but more lightweight players might be his go......

Really like Kerr but reckon he needs more time in the twos......Kerridge or Palmer may be handy vs the Pies who bat so deep with mids...reckon Weitering might play...

[ElwoodBlues1]

Wells would take Boekhorst to the cleaners EB, he's several classes above him even at this late stage and quicker to boot.
No mentions of Smedts, didn't have much of an impact against Sydney and could be another change.

Smedts was handy in that Smedts type of way...nothing too outlandish about the way he plays and is very safe with his ball use usually but every game gets caught at least once trying to sell candy to get round players and needs to correct that fault as he doesnt have the pace or guile, reckon he will hold his spot...
Take your point about Wells being classier, I was only trying to find a suitable matchup for BB in terms of outside style......

[blue4life]

My changes...
Out SOS (inj) Fisher (inj) Weitering (inj)
In Kerr, Daisy, Jones

If Kerr gets a game it's all over for Jaksch.

[ElwoodBlues1]

If Kerr gets a game it's all over for Jaksch.

The above...

[PaulP]

Smedts was handy in that Smedts type of way...nothing too outlandish about the way he plays and is very safe with his ball use usually but every game gets caught at least once trying to sell candy to get round players and needs to correct that fault as he doesnt have the pace or guile, reckon he will hold his spot...
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I like Smedts as a player, but he was a little subdued in this game, and I think in general terms he's trying to get match fitness and trying to grok with a new club.

His disposal is usually pretty good, and he makes good decisions. But he needs to bulk up.

[Baggers]

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I like Smedts as a player, but he was a little subdued in this game, and I think in general terms he's trying to get match fitness and trying to grok with a new club.

His disposal is usually pretty good, and he makes good decisions. But he needs to bulk up.
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Agree. He does have genuine skill but is still a little rusty. He looks as if he's one of those body types that just doesn't bulk up (eg Simmo).

[PaulP]

Agree. He does have genuine skill but is still a little rusty. He looks as if he's one of those body types that just doesn't bulk up (eg Simmo).

Yes, could well be one of those Simmo / skinny Lappin types. As I'm sure you'd agree, the rustiness is understandable, given he's played 14 games in total for seasons 14,15,16,17.

[bratblue]

I like Smedts as a player, but he was a little subdued in this game, and I think in general terms he's trying to get match fitness and trying to grok with a new club.

His disposal is usually pretty good, and he makes good decisions. But he needs to bulk up.

Grok!  You been reading  antique sci fi ?

[ElwoodBlues1]

I like Smedts as a player, but he was a little subdued in this game, and I think in general terms he's trying to get match fitness and trying to grok with a new club.

His disposal is usually pretty good, and he makes good decisions. But he needs to bulk up.

Agree on the bulking up, has thinnish arms...something about Smedts style that I like too, very uncomplicated player....wasnt a fan of recruiting him but have warmed to him
as a footballer and reckon he was unlucky to be dropped initially..