AFL Rd 2 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Geelong

[shawny]

Ed is a great stopper and seems like a great bloke, but when he kicks the footy it’s only by chance that the ball will find its way to a teammate. I don’t think we can be playing Ed Curnow and expect to push deep into the finals.

As we did with Casboult we need to move forward and inject some talent and speed into the line up.

Agree.

I wonder how much having Charlie there helps Ed’s treatment.

[ElwoodBlues1]

Agree.

I wonder how much having Charlie there helps Ed’s treatment.

I think its helped although Ed is in his last season imho but Im sure the club will keep him around in some role.

[DJC]

Ed's is experienced, remains focussed, won't surrender no matter how bad things get, he is still an A-Grade stopper.

Ed’s work on Prestia in the last quarter was instrumental in us getting up for the draw.

His disposal efficiency isn’t great but that’s not uncommon for in and under players.  Of course, disposal efficiency doesn’t really mean what most punters think and many of Ed’s disposals create opportunities for teammates.

ABC radio reported concerns about a hand injury to George Hewett in the post-game and it seems that it may be more serious than first thought.  If that’s right, Dow could come in for Georgie.

[Gointocarlton]

Ed’s work on Prestia in the last quarter was instrumental in us getting up for the draw.

His disposal efficiency isn’t great but that’s not uncommon for in and under players.  Of course, disposal efficiency doesn’t really mean what most punters think and many of Ed’s disposals create opportunities for teammates.

ABC radio reported concerns about a hand injury to George Hewett in the post-game and it seems that it may be more serious than first thought.  If that’s right, Dow could come in for Georgie.

We cannot afford to lose George.

[DJC]

We cannot afford to lose George.

Yep, Paddy < Georgie

[Thryleon]

Ed Curnow isnt the greatest player on earth but you know you are going to get 4 quarters of unbridled workrate and commitment to each and every contest.  Our first goal (Fisher) was Ed working to the front of a marking contest and roving the ball drop before handing off.

He is the type of player that gets to 300 games and no one talks about, but is a heart and soul player.  We have had a habit of flinging them off the list in the past just to go for the bright shiny uncommitted draft pick whos heart isnt in it, and IMHO, its these types of players that instil the very culture that takes you to a flag.

Get rid of him at our own peril IMHO. 

[DJC]

Ed Curnow isnt the greatest player on earth but you know you are going to get 4 quarters of unbridled workrate and commitment to each and every contest.  Our first goal (Fisher) was Ed working to the front of a marking contest and roving the ball drop before handing off.

He is the type of player that gets to 300 games and no one talks about, but is a heart and soul player.  We have had a habit of flinging them off the list in the past just to go for the bright shiny uncommitted draft pick whos heart isnt in it, and IMHO, its these types of players that instil the very culture that takes you to a flag.

Get rid of him at our own peril IMHO.

I think that Ed got the extra year because Vossy values the attributes you mentioned Thry.

[PaulP]

Ed Curnow simply needs to stick to what he's good at, and avoid the rest. So long as that happens, he should be fine. He's not a playmaker, not a distributor, not a finisher, and should leave those duties to others.

[tonyo]

Ed Curnow simply needs to stick to what he's good at, and avoid the rest. So long as that happens, he should be fine. He's not a playmaker, not a distributor, not a finisher, and should leave those duties to others.

Ed Curnow gets Isaac Smith this week......

[PaulP]

Ed Curnow gets Isaac Smith this week......

I think Ed will be spoilt for choice : Dangerfield, Cam Guthrie, Smith as you say, Max Holmes.........a few players that need close checking IMO.