Post Game Passion: AFL 2019 Rd 22: Carlton vs St Kilda

[DJC]

It was great to get out of that with a win, particularly with an undermanned defence.  Levi was excellent (and Teague clearly wants him as a forward option in 2020), Plowman was undersized but stood up well and Newman, Thomas, Setterfield, Samo and Simmo were all instrumental in denying St Kilda.

I was pleased with Dow and O'Brien.  Both showed poise and commitment and I think that they will continue to develop and improve and have big seasons next year.

[JonHenry]

It was great to get out of that with a win, particularly with an undermanned defence.  Levi was excellent (and Teague clearly wants him as a forward option in 2020), Plowman was undersized but stood up well and Newman, Thomas, Setterfield, Samo and Simmo were all instrumental in denying St Kilda.

I was pleased with Dow and O'Brien.  Both showed poise and commitment and I think that they will continue to develop and improve and have big seasons next year.

Wasn’t Plowman on Membrey?

[Lods]

Not sure he's been mentioned but DeLuca had his best game for us.
Still a way off, but improving with each game....and his effort at times was first class.

[kruddler]

Not sure he's been mentioned but DeLuca had his best game for us.
Still a way off, but improving with each game....and his effort at times was first class.

I think he learnt Daisys candy selling techniques.

Made quite a few players miss in tight.

Good signs his confidence is growing and started to get used to the speed of AFL footy.

[flyboy77]

I think he learnt Daisys candy selling techniques.

Made quite a few players miss in tight.

Good signs his confidence is growing and started to get used to the speed of AFL footy.

That's what made me laugh...even we arm chair warriors know it's a big step up from any level to senior AFL footy - let alone a mid season switch and coming off a hammy....

There were those who labelled him 'not up to it' after less than a handful of games. F...me.

The bloke is quick, hungry and keen to succeed.

Once he settles, his moments of over zealous decision making should settle. I reckon he'll be a 100 + gamer for us. And have more time ion the guts!

[ElwoodBlues1]

That's what made me laugh...even we arm chair warriors know it's a big step up from any level to senior AFL footy - let alone a mid season switch and coming off a hammy....

There were those who labelled him 'not up to it' after less than a handful of games. F...me.

The bloke is quick, hungry and keen to succeed.

Once he settles, his moments of over zealous decision making should settle. I reckon he'll be a 100 + gamer for us. And have more time ion the guts!

Yep...slow start but part of that was he was being ignored, made good position a lot of times but our blokes just didnt want to see him.
Had no doubt he would be handy player and that important goal he kicked showed he can handle the pressure, has good awareness and doesnt miss many targets
and like Gibbons is another moneyball state league winner.
Give him a preseason and he will improve even more..

[Baggers]

Yep...slow start but part of that was he was being ignored, made good position a lot of times but our blokes just didnt want to see him.
Had no doubt he would be handy player and that important goal he kicked showed he can handle the pressure, has good awareness and doesnt miss many targets
and like Gibbons is another moneyball state league winner.
Give him a preseason and he will improve even more..

Totally agree with you K and FB. Gibbo and Deluca with a pre season under their respective belts will be much more than 'depth' players... no accident each is getting a gig in front of Polson.

[DJC]

Wasn’t Plowman on Membrey?

That was one of his match ups and Membrey is like McGovern in playing a lot taller than his height.  Plowman also had Bruce when Kreuzer was off and Marshall stayed on, and we were outsized in defence from midway through the third quarter when Carlisle went forward.

[Shakin77]

Anyone at the game.

Did Setterfield play back pocket on Stevens all day?

[ElwoodBlues1]

That was one of his match ups and Membrey is like McGovern in playing a lot taller than his height.  Plowman also had Bruce when Kreuzer was off and Marshall stayed on, and we were outsized in defence from midway through the third quarter when Carlisle went forward.

Yep, got lucky Membrey missed a couple he would normally kick, Plowman actually has 3cm on Membrey but the latter has a good vertical leap and gadget arms. Kicked 3 2. from 10 marks
and had 15 possies so I gave the points to Membrey but we didnt have our full crew in and Plowman probably got a player he wasnt suited to.
Carlisle is a useful player....useful as a step ladder for taking marks on but thats about all, thought McGovern played well and backed up his game from last week.
Saints fans and players were giving it to him the whole game to according to my Saints supporting inlaws who went to the game calling him fatty and the crape MCgovern brother so it was good to see him play well and stick it back at them....Saints have some of the worst feral supporters going around.