Carlton Supporters Club

Yeah ... I'm gonna be something of a wet blanket and say I don't share the fervour everyone else seems to have for SOSOS, or TWOTT as I call him (The Worst Of The Three). Hopefully he proves me wrong in the coming years but, what's he got that's special/different?  I mean, is he super fast? ...brilliant overhead? ... electrifying goal sneak a la EB? Granted, his mum's still hot but I'm really hoping he doesn't become yet another Coodabeen Carlton Champion.

Silvagni finds space and is a natural footballer. Who cares if he isn't fast or tall. Last night he took 5 marks inside 50. I don't know the last time that would have been achieved by one of our players, let alone team. If he continues to contribute he holds his spot, one of our more promising young players.

It's his second season, probably less than 20 games ffs and he has done one pre season.

Some people here would whinge if a dog crap in their lunch. Get a grip

Are you kidding? I would LOVE a dog to crap in my lunch! It would inject some interest into my otherwise dreary life and momentarily take my mind off the fact that we haven't won a flag in 21 years after winning 8 in the previous 27.

Yeah ... I'm gonna be something of a wet blanket and say I don't share the fervour everyone else seems to have for SOSOS, or TWOTT as I call him (The Worst Of The Three). Hopefully he proves me wrong in the coming years but, what's he got that's special/different?  I mean, is he super fast? ...brilliant overhead? ... electrifying goal sneak a la EB? Granted, his mum's still hot but I'm really hoping he doesn't become yet another Coodabeen Carlton Champion.

OK here's my two cents on last night, apologies if I'm repeating what's been said, but I figure the 4 hour round trip earns me the right.
Positives: Murphy and Kreuzer were both fantastic, gave it everything they had. I've been critical of Murphy in the past for his defensive work, but 7 tackles last night, lots of chasing and pressure acts, very good.
Gibbs was very good too. I know he gets no love on this forum, but 26 possessions, 6 tackles and a goal is good output.
Marchbank the biggest positive out of the night for me. Great mobility and endurance, reads the play very well. I know he shanked a couple of kicks, but if he gets some continuity without injury will be a star, we may have found ourselves a 10 year CHB.
Plowman very solid, will be a super reliable defender for 10 years. Was taken deep a lot last night, but as we improve will have more opportunity to show more of the attacking side of his game.
Simpson did what he does. Every week. Always one of our best and under-appreciated players.
Wright just keeps impressing with his tackling and harassment, and is probably our best finisher. Would be one of the first picked every week. Could be our leading goal scorer again this year.
Weitering as a forward showed that he knows how to play there, and hates being beaten in any contest. I've changed my mind, I'd play him forward at least half of the time this year, maybe closer to 80% Just have to monitor his body and make sure he doesn't get beaten up.
SPS was very impressive imo. We may have finally found ourselves a two-way midfielder, and we have had one of them since, well ever. Loves to harass and tackle, but also loves to find space a accelerate away from the contest. This guy will be a genuine star.
Smedts, don't understand the criticism of this kid. To me he looks like a smart footballer, does a lot of running without the ball both defensively and offensively, makes good decisions and has good skills. I can't wait to see what he can do with a continuous season of footy under his belt.
Rowe and White. yes they are both limited, but they give everything 100% of the time, which was the cause for much furore in the practice games. If we want to play Weitering forward we have to play Rowe back. White will get a game until someone deserves one more, he gives his all, and yes he chops the ball up a bit, but if our running defenders were going better he wouldn't have to kick!
Macreadie showed some agression and toughness, I liked what I saw and would love to see him get some more games. Think he will end up being a fan favourite based on the way he goes about it.
Pickett, need a few more games to make an informed comment but appears to have serious tricks, pace to burn and loves to chase and tackle, which we really need. I have high hopes for this guy.
Not so positives:
Docherty seems to be underdone to me, was fumbly and disposal was ordinary. Is a very good player so I'm hoping he just needs a game or two under his belt to get back to last years form.
Cripps clearly underdone. Ignore his performance this game, check how he's going in 3-4 weeks. So hard to miss a month of preseason and hit the ground running.
E Curnow needs to work on his disposal, but can't question his effort.
C Curnow needs clear definition on what his role is. Looked lost. I would like to see him given a position for a month and told to make it his. Same thing happened to him at Geelong College, he was a mid one week, key forward the next, defender the next, wing the next etc. My choice would be wing.

Worst of the three in that family might not necessarily be indicative of anything given how brilliant the other two were. If he's even close he'll be a star.

IMO, I think he will turn out really good. He just looks a player.

x2...has footy smarts and is composed most times which has him ahead of half our team who look far from composed...hello Sam Rowe....try marking the ball big fella...

I still thought Rowe was a solid contributor despite that brain fade.  Another bloke with whom the coaches must treat with a "keep it simple" mantra.  Squared enough contests with Reiwoldt to have him squealing like a bi-atch all night.