2017 Rd 8: After Game Analysis: Carlton vs St Kilda

[maxm68]

We did okay considering we struggled to get it inside 50.  We were smashed in the middle.

we did do ok today considering... I meant overall this year we can't score....... on average we kick 11 goals a game... it's not enough.

[shawny]

I must admit in that first quarter i was a little worried that it was going to be a blowout. But to the boys credit they fought back into the game and at one stage we even had the lead for a couple minutes.

Lets face it, we didn't have our best day on the park, Doc and Charlie I thought were terrific though. In the past we would have been smashed by 10 goals. Personally, what speaks volumes for me is that even though we didn't have a great day, we only went down by 19 points. We didn't lose any confidence with our game plan and our lads are much better for the experience. I cant remember anytime that they dropped their heads and gave up.

With our development and list management it wont be long before we pass the Aints. Our list shows growth every week and I'm lovin it.

M.

Very accurate summary. Was at the game just needed more polish at certain stages but can't be critical.

Not happy with losing but love he direction the club is going.

So much to look forward to.

[flyboy77]

Bring in two key forwards and let Casboult just ruck. He and Kreuzer are getting plenty of it around the ground this year, even if Levi did have a shocker today. They are a good combo.

plenty did not much today....

[shawny]

SOJ works very hard. Runs his arse off.

[blue4life]

we did do ok today considering... I meant overall this year we can't score....... on average we kick 11 goals a game... it's not enough.

We'll get more goals from Silvagni and Curnow as they improve but we badly lack a genuine key forward and one or two goal sneaks, Weitering is a very good footballer but he's not a natural forward.
We need to draft for one or buy one ready made, there's no certainty that McKay will measure up and Casboult, Jones and Jaksch aren't going to cut it if we want to go deep into the finals.

[laj]

plenty did not much today....

Kreuzer did, Levi had his worst game of the year. But generally through the season thus far they both have done well around the ground, especially Kreuzer.

[laj]

We'll get more goals from Silvagni and Curnow as they improve but we badly lack a genuine key forward and one or two goal sneaks, Weitering is a very good footballer but he's not a natural forward.
We need to draft for one or buy one ready made, there's no certainty that McKay will measure up and Casboult, Jones and Jaksch aren't going to cut it if we want to go deep into the finals.

Reckon McKay and Kerr will have, at least IMHO, very good careers for us. I'm not against having them both in next week. Both have been terrific in the VFL.

Casboult and Jones have different roles these days, neither as true key forwards. Jones could easily come in and play Levi's role in the ruck, take marks and get touches around the ground, as well as bash some bodies. Casboult's had a good year, bar today, and won't be pushed out, but he wouldn't want a few bad ones though.

[Gointocarlton]

Saints have been playing some of the hottest football in the competition recently so to take it up to them and lead through the last qtr shows we have progressed.

Some blunders in front of goals and well as some baffling umpiring stopped the game being a cliff hanger late.

I dont think their brand will get them very far in September.

[pinot]

We'll get more goals from Silvagni and Curnow as they improve but we badly lack a genuine key forward and one or two goal sneaks, Weitering is a very good footballer but he's not a natural forward.
We need to draft for one or buy one ready made, there's no certainty that McKay will measure up and Casboult, Jones and Jaksch aren't going to cut it if we want to go deep into the finals.

Wonder what out first pick this year is going to be as there are good young forwards in this years draft. I think this team needs one ready to go now 21-25 years old no idea who is available and who would be happy to play for us. McKay is a talent his skills are good can take a good mark but needs kilos on his body to go into beast mode he needs games even for "education".

[laj]

I dont think their brand will get them very far in September.

Even so, current form has been very hot.