Re: 2017 Round 3 :Post Game Thread - Carlton vs Essendon
Reply #149 –
A few thoughts:
One of the more consistently ruthless efforts from all involved.
Great debut from 'Willo'.
Anyone else see the deft toe-poke from SPS to set up Murph's first goal? On the subject of SPS, such sure hands and terrific vision/anticipation.
How good it was to see our backline do so well without Simmo being heavily relied upon. He played his role, but others took responsibility. Love it.
I still prefer Palmer over Kerridge though I do value the effort and courage Kerridge displays... he just gives it to the opposition too often. These two provide so much important grunt that eases a little reliance on Murphy/Gibbs/Cripps.
Although their numbers weren't huge, loved the efforts from SOJ (coming along nicely, never out of the contest), Pickett (ready to deliver, I suspect - it's all there)...
Awful conditions for a player like Marchbank but he ground it out really well, likewise Macreadie.
What a ripper Matty Wright is.
My only negative is that Thomas must be on his last chance...