Re: 2018 Rd 7: Pre Game Paranoia: Carlton vs Adelaide
Reply #11 –
This will certainly be a step into the cauldron and only the brave need to turn up!
However, based on last night I think we need to give Jack and O'Shea at least spells in the NBs. Others here will name more I guess. I don't think Kennedy is fully match fit to say the least - I have been very underwhelmed by him so far and there may be a case for him also to play NBs for a week or two. There are probably a number of other candidates I could name but I would be very concerned about who we have to bring in as replacements.
Long term I agree they need a spell, but I think they have to play next week, it'll be a defining moment for them and a tell for our club! They need a game that is clearly their last chance moment, to see if they have anything to offer, anything they can step up to! If they drop SoJ, O'Shea, SPS, Kennedy, Dow, McKay etc., etc., this week they are basically hiding them from scrutiny.
I'd bring Weitering in and drop Simmo, Plowman or Rowe, there is no point subjecting the old heads to scrutiny they have no further improvement to offer, they are known knowns. But we need to see what these "talented kids" can do against the best in a do or die moment! When the team was crap late last season we saw Weitering step up to be one of our better players.
Win or lose, if the kids look like they do not want to be out there, if they fail to lift or shrink under the pressure, it may be time to make a call!
I want to see the kids with a bit of Fisher type spirit!
btw., That "Other" option on the Next Captain thread, for me it's Fisher, if only he was a year or more further progressed! But Cripps and Docherty look like place-holders for Fisher long term!