Rd 14: Post Game Palliative care: Carlton vs Richmond

[pinot]

Boeky has had enough chances to prove himself - has pace and skill, but that's not enough.

Plenty of players had their colours lowered today. I wonder whether the injuries suffered by Pickett and Smedts in the past has made them a little timid ? Smedts played his worst game for us today, although he wasn't Pat Malone. I still think he and Pickett need to be give the benefit of the doubt, for now.

Whatever selection issues we have, the teams currently sitting top 4 don't play molasses footy.

I reckon WA clubs might look at him.. If confident and in form he plays the wings well.

[maxm68]

I thought that kick by Gibbs was ordinary. Gave Pickett no chance.

Have another look.... the kick was good.

Pickett was running back to the square then stopped and jumped too soon... it's easy for me to say from lounge but he should have kept going back with the flight.. he didn't want it badly enough imo. 

I know he's young and inexperienced etc etc... but I've seen it a few times in general play he steps back and hopes for it to bounce his way instead of attacking the pill

[Gointocarlton]

I reckon WA clubs might look at him.. If confident and in form he plays the wings well.

Ill drive him over, hand delivered. The guy is simply not AFL standard.

[laj]

Switched right off today with a few players off the pace. Still only lost by 4 goals so at least we are competitive on bad days but while games like today are expected from a young side they must make sure they are switched back on next week.

[PaulP]

I reckon WA clubs might look at him.. If confident and in form he plays the wings well.

I had high hopes for Boeky, but I'm always getting sucked in by those pacy, silky types. His progenitor, a certain Kane Lucas, was rookied by West Coast, and proceeded to do sfa.

I can't see either WA club being interested, but I'm always open to surprises.

[Baggers]

Ill drive him over, hand delivered. The guy is simply not AFL standard.

I'll pitch in with some petrol money and your flight back. Business class? Come on, let's raise enough money for GTC to return Boekhorst to WA. Maybe there's a discount for 2 and we can send Pickett back as well. Maybe hide Fyffe in your luggage on your return.  ;D

[Gointocarlton]

Have another look.... the kick was good.

Pickett was running back to the square then stopped and jumped too soon... it's easy for me to say from lounge but he should have kept going back with the flight.. he didn't want it badly enough imo. 

I know he's young and inexperienced etc etc... but I've seen it a few times in general play he steps back and hopes for it to bounce his way instead of attacking the pill

I don't need to, I was sitting right above it in Q9 with a perfect view. The kick should have been lower and should have allowed Pickett to run onto it. It was too loopy and gave the defenders (ie plural) time to make it difficult.

[Gointocarlton]

I'll pitch in with petrol some money and your flight back. Business class? Come on, let's raise enough money for GTC to return Boekhorst to WA. Maybe there's a discount for 2 and we can send Pickett back as well. Maybe hide Fyffe in your luggage on your return.  ;D

No need, my shout. Its the least I could do.

[crazyjoedevolamk11]

they only positive out of that was,  we're clearer about who goes at seasons end.

Yep, Lamb was unsighted today

[Gointocarlton]

First qtr was an arm wrestle, after qtr time, they just ran us ragged. It was like circle work, the transitioned the ball from defence to I50 with ease. 11.18, had the kicked straighter it would have been real ugly. You dont win many games of footy kicking 1 behind in a qtr of footy no matter how close the game is.