Pre Game Premonitions: AFL 2021 Rd 6: Carlton vs Brisbane

[kruddler]

I'd be playing Stocker in the middle where I saw him play well in the U18's, can get the ball, distribute and has a initial burst of pace. Our midfield is disappointing and needs revamping....

Something i touched on in an earlier post.

Stocker played U18's as a mid.
He was drafted as a mid.
In our recent practice matches, the message from the club said he excelled as a mid and 'came into his own'.
Yet....
As soon as he joined the club, we said we'd turn him into a defender.
Despite showing signs (years later) that he is a mid, we still say he can't get into the side unless its as a defender.

As some fish and chip owner once said....
Please explain!

[ElwoodBlues1]

Yes Curnow has been a warrior but for now, he's still our best option as a run-with tagging sort of player....he's got the tank for it and likely to get the job on Neale.

I like the idea of Williams in the midfield...his disposal is usually pretty good and we really don't have any others with that breakaway speed that he's got. If it takes him a bit of time to adjust, then so be it....but don't throw him back onto a HBF now.

I'm tending to move away from tagging and being like a negative midpack team, Ed still does the job ok but I just
see that as zero progression and I'd rather the semi tag where at stoppages the opposing player is tagged and marked hard
but then after that you back your players in like the good teams do. I want Setterfield being the next Jack Steele who can win plenty of ball and be damaging but also have half an eye on Cripps and reduce his output rather than be the next Ed Curnow who tags heavily but doesnt really hurt the opposition.

[Gointocarlton]

In Stocker Cunners

Out Dow Kennedy Williamson

[WASurfer]

Geez Kennedy is unlucky IMO. Not given anywhere near the chances that some others have had.

[Lods]

Disappointed in the Kennedy out.
Would have liked to see him get a string of games.
Doesn't bode well for his future at the club.
Suggests he's already been judged.

At the end of the day though there are only so many spots.

[Baggers]

Geez Kennedy is unlucky IMO. Not given anywhere near the chances that some others have had.

Played out of position on the wing... very unlucky.

Our conservative selection policy continues. A boldness free zone.

[PaulP]

In Stocker Cunners

Out Dow Kennedy Williamson

Is Kennedy being punished for something ? Is he a PITA off field ? Did he make a pass at the coach's wife ? Run over the family dog ? His omission is a real head scratcher. Williamson is fair enough based on form. And Dow's existence in limbo continues.

[Lods]

Played out of position on the wing... very unlucky.

Our conservative selection policy continues. A boldness free zone.

"Played out of position" seems to be a common theme these days

[WASurfer]

Agreed Baggers...if McGovern is to be played back this week, then Kennedy could easily play a role similar to Silvagni as a pressure forward, 3rd forward...he can take a mark and kick a goal....and have the odd run in the middle.

Cunningham would need to show something this weekend and for the rest of the year otherwise he's trade bait too.

[ElwoodBlues1]

Kennedy should have his own TV show called the Fall guy,  I wouldnt expect to see him at the club next season.
He would get a run of games if the club had faith in him but clearly like the last few seasons he is on the outer
and needs a miracle to stay on the list IMO.
While having no confidence in the incoming deckchair Cuningham lets hope he gets more of a go than Kennedy so at least a proper assessment can be made on his future.