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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 3 2024 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs North Melbourne
Last post by DJC -
Great changes.
Not surprised both Young and Kemp got the flick, as I mentioned previously, they have been adequate, but not excellent.
I feel for Kempy, he's nearly there - but he's gotta stop trying to take the spekky in defense. It's like we're not entirely sure where to put him. His quality will shine soon enough.
The lack of authority in Young's game is of concern - stopper, spoiler, safe... we need more than that, but as a fill-in - great.
I would have been surprised if Fantasia was dropped, and if Motlop was fit I think he would have been, but his smarts and leadership contribute plenty - but he needs to do more.

I will be very surprised if Marchbank produces anywhere near the output of Kemp or Young.  When Marchy’s on, he’s a decent defender but he hasn’t played since last season and should have run out with the twos this week.

Larkey will be too good for him and, although Coleman-Jones is a bit of a spud, he’s a tall spud and could well be far too big for Marchy.

I hope we’re not getting ahead of ourselves, rushing Coke Hollands into the team after mediocre performances in our practice matches  suggests that we are.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 3 2024 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs North Melbourne
Last post by Baggers -
Great changes.
Not surprised both Young and Kemp got the flick, as I mentioned previously, they have been adequate, but not excellent.
I feel for Kempy, he's nearly there - but he's gotta stop trying to take the spekky in defense. It's like we're not entirely sure where to put him. His quality will shine soon enough.
The lack of authority in Young's game is of concern - stopper, spoiler, safe... we need more than that, but as a fill-in - great.
I would have been surprised if Fantasia was dropped, and if Motlop was fit I think he would have been, but his smarts and leadership contribute plenty - but he needs to do more.

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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 3 2024 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs North Melbourne
Last post by kruddler -
Kemp's omission is a strange one for me.
If he's not considered part of the best defensive group try him somwhere else.

17 possessions at 82% and 10 marks (our best) against Richmond

He is not even listed in the emergencies whereas young is.
If I was another club I would've picked up the phone to see what it would take to pry him out. Might not take muchbif we keep dropping him.