Rd 22: Post Game Peace? Carlton vs Hawthorn

[DJC]

Was going to attend this game but laziness got the better of me. Damn! After going to so many bloody losses in the past  Serves me right.
Anyway great result and so unexpected. Plenty to like which has pretty well covered but for me  Boekhorst's game was my highlight. Maybe panics at times when in possession but he is quick and he kicks the ball really really well and he kicks it a long way. Think he's saved his career at Carlton.

I think you're right about Boeky.  He has made a couple of strange decisions/errors but I think his composure will improve as he gets more experience.

I was ready to write him off but some solid performances should see him get another contract.

[kruddler]

Liam Jones 1% watch

16 last night...next best on the ground was Byrne with 7

Jones is averaging 10.6 a game and sits second on the league averages (behind Dougal Howard, from Port, who has only played the two games this season for an average of 11 (13 and 9))

FYI, Sam Rowe in 2016 managed 215 1%'s with an average of 9.77 a game. That total was the 2nd most for a season since the stat was recorded (at least 11 years)

While we are on unique stats....
Yarran in 2011 had 122 bounces in a season. 4th most all time.
Simpson had 113 in the same season, 7th most all time.

Cripps had the 5th highest amount of clearances in a season last year (185 @ 8.81)
2nd, 3rd and 4th are all Sydneys Josh Kennedy - who got a higher amount but played 4 more games in each season (highest average was 7.64)
1st is none other than our very own Brett Ratten who dominated in 1999 averaging a mammoth 10.19 a game.

[Lods]

Despite being missing for  a lot of the year Rowe still features in the top 20 for 1% averages in 2017 with 7.3 a game.
It would be interesting  to see them (Jones and Rowe) working together...
It will be interesting to see if they "can" work together (if they get the opportunity)
That may take a bit of working out in terms of responsibilities
Throw in Silvagni and it could be very good...or very complicated.
Then add a Marchbank, Plowman, Macreadie, Williamson and Byrne
.....and ice it with a coating of Weitering.
(oh.... and Docherty and Simpson(should he go on)

I think we have a problem ???

[LoveNavy]

Since Jones's resurgence, I've seen shades of Sam Rowe traits. Not sure if that due to position or coaching, or something else. Jones, however, seems more athletic and faster. I'd say he's generally been able to keep his man in closer check.

It will be very interesting to see what happens if and when they are both available. Like some have said, we could do worse than having Rowe up forward. Who knows, they might team up to give the flexibility Bolts talks about. Both players bring excellent competitiveness and perseverance to the team.

[ElwoodBlues1]

Was going to attend this game but laziness got the better of me. Damn! After going to so many bloody losses in the past  Serves me right.
Anyway great result and so unexpected. Plenty to like which has pretty well covered but for me  Boekhorst's game was my highlight. Maybe panics at times when in possession but he is quick and he kicks the ball really really well and he kicks it a long way. Think he's saved his career at Carlton.

I saw Boekhorsts game different, most of our turnovers usually had him involved somewhere in the chain of events leading up to it and by that I mean he went backwards with the footy or
chose a poor kick to option that put the next player/s under pressure...or went the stupid handball to a player under pressure caused by him doing a Paul Bower and running from free space into trouble.
Also he just doesnt pick up a man at all....watched him on the wings and he never went near his opponents, I just dont see what others see in him in terms of wanting to offer him another contract...

[LoveNavy]

Boekhorst may not fit our needs ATM. If not, is a trade a possibility?

[blue4life]

Boekhorst may not fit our needs ATM. If not, is a trade a possibility?

While we're a team on the rise we'll still finish 15th at best and a couple of games behind 14th, yet Boekhorst hasn't been able to nail down a spot in our senior team.
I can't see much trade interest in him TBH.

[IvanAwfulbigone]

Boekhorst's game was my highlight. Maybe panics at times when in possession but he is quick and he kicks the ball really really well and he kicks it a long way. Think he's saved his career at Carlton.

I had written him off mid-way through the season but now I'm not so sure.  Thought he was older than 23 as well. Good test coming up this week - often you'll find players will carry over late season form into the next season.  Pity it's against the Swans who might inflict some demoralisement (and before you look it up, it's a perfectly cromulent word).

[LoveNavy]

BTW did many folk tip us to win?
I know the "experts" didn't, but they had us with the spoon.
I tipped we'd win and I'm still grinning ;D

[Baggers]

I really liked BBs expression that the win provided 'emotional nourishment'...for all concerned. Perfect description.

How encouraging also was it to see the further development of our younguns. A nice insight into what's to come.

Bravo boys, bravo coaches, bravo CFC.

And to single out just one thing... I'm really starting to warm to Lamb. Nice dash of smart mongrel, keeps his opponent in check... and likes to snag one or two. Yep, warming to Lamb.