AFL Rd 11 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Sydney

[pinot]

Sorry to say but Fisher is no where near it right now. Dow, Binns and Fogarty are well ahead of him I would have thought.

[cookie2]

Fisher is a retrograde step imo, until he can find some convincing form in the VFL.

[Mav]

If Kemp does come in, he should be banned from taking kick-ins and his team mates should avoid switching the ball to him in the back pocket. In 2 VFL games I’ve watched this year, he has chipped short passes that were easily intercepted about 30 metres out (though both set shots missed). Whether he telegraphs his intentions too much or just makes poor decisions, the problem will only get worse against AFL-level defensive pressure.

Edit: IIRC, in the last quarter, Kemp was in D50 when an opponent with the ball basically ran straight into his chest but Kemp failed to tackle him. This guy just bounced off him. Given poor kicking/decision-making and poor tackling are 2 of our glaring problems in the seniors, I’m not sure Kemp is going to help solve them.

[RiverRat]

I don't know how much Weitering's financial woes might be affecting him but, since the loss of Jones, he has been largely anchored on the last line and has devolved to mostly punching to spoil, which are often more effective than his kicks of late.

However, he used to be more effective at HB, using his skills and judgement as an intercept defender and kicking wisely to advantage - unlike the panicky turnovers of late.

Maybe it's time to give him a more attacking role and sacrificing someone less talented at FB.

[ElwoodBlues1]

Tough to judge him from last weekend, so many players not competitive nobody can make up that gap.

Struggled vs Collingwood previously and is a good Indian vs the so so teams but we need classier attacking players who can do damage similar to what the good teams do to us from the wings and we just cant carry too many negative players who dont get enough of the ball. Im over all these bit part players and want some winners....

[Adelaideblue]

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I don't know how much Weitering's financial woes might be affecting him but, since the loss of Jones, he has been largely anchored on the last line and has devolved to mostly punching to spoil, which are often more effective than his kicks of late.

It would be an interesting swap for a quarter or to, Harry Mckay to CHB and Weitering to the forward line. The shake up might pull Weiters out of a form slump and certainly make the opposition think. Suspect that Harry could be sensational at CHB

Will be at game Syd. Fri night, so fingers crossed for gutsy performance our boys.
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[LP]

Im over all these bit part players and want some winners....

TPP makes it impossible to have what you want, you have to have role players who are in good form.

I'd assert there are four or five others that should be worried ahead of Cottrell, there a few who seem to never get fan mentions.

[blueianh]

Name some names LP.  I am a Cottrell fan, sure he has his limitations but he is quick, elite endurance, brave, committed and versatile.  His skills have improved and he looks to spot up a teammate to advantage.

[Professer E]

I will.  Blokes treading water - or going backwards fast ATM ...

Ed Durdin Motlop Hewitt MCG JSOS and....I hate to say it, Weitering.

If we're serious Ed shouldn't play again this year.  The others need to find whatever they're missing in the twos. 

[Gointocarlton]

I will.  Blokes treading water - or going backwards fast ATM ...

Ed Durdin Motlop Hewitt MCG JSOS and....I hate to say it, Weitering.

If we're serious Ed shouldn't play again this year.  The others need to find whatever they're missing in the twos. 

Agree Prof although I am almost certain Weiters issues are off field related. If we had a back up, I'm sure they would give him time away from footy to get his head/finances sorted. I'm no expert but perhaps the best thing for Jacob is to be with his mates playing the game he loves in which case, we owe it to Jacob to stick by him and help him get through this rough patch. Tough times don't last, tough people do.