I'll fill in the gap when I get back from Etihad. I am sure that the conversation will already be in full swing.
Completed, as requested. It was a great way to finish a game!
Euphoria ;)
Amazing attitude and grunt shown by the boys. Port weren't great by any means, but that victory is ours 100%.
THIS was our first real win.
The first 2 were gifted to us by absolutely s-hit opposition.
Last week was a decent effort, but again, against s-hit opposition.
This week we showed that we can tough it out against all odds and don't give up.
Not too many passengers today.
Euphoria ;)
You can add this to the title now Crash.
Go you feckin Blues.
With a bit more luck / polish / poise in R1 we could've been 5-3 at the end of this round.
You phukkkkkkking beauty!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Tractor BOG for mine.
The Tractor BOG for mine.
Rowe, Gibbs and Simmo would be up there too I reckon.
Actually, it's really just a great team effort.
A win for the ages! YOU BEAUTY!!! Couldn't go because my son plays one Sunday PM game all season and this was it. >:(
Feck I HATE listening to footy on the radio. Absolutely wrapt for Simmo. I hear Gibbs put in a blinder?
Our best win for ages.
There's a steel about our team that hasn't been there for longer than I care to remember, not a single player ever drops their head or shirks an issue.
Proud to be a Carlton supporter today.
Rowe, Gibbs and Simmo would be up there too I reckon.
Actually, it's really just a great team effort.
Cripps effort on one leg.
Our best win for ages.
There's a steel about our team that hasn't been there for longer than I care to remember, not a single player ever drops their head or shirks an issue.
Proud to be a Carlton supporter today.
Well said.
Cripps effort on one leg.
Yes, very true - can't overlook the new Judd/Diesel.
Amazing win. Love how pumped the boys were and even Bolts was fired up.
Loving this....
LLLLWWWW. Liking the look of that. I could get used to this winning caper.
You phukkkkkkking beauty!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ditto
Kroooooooooozer
Never underestimate the value of crap, ugly wins, like our first two wins. They build confidence and belief, as we can see.
Great to see Bolton make a bee line for Simpson at the end. This club has turned quite a corner. Brilliant team effort today. Best win in years.
Nearly gave me a heart attack. I'll take a win any which way it happens. Special K's work today made me smile. ;)
Go Baggers!
Who would've thought that out of the Big Four, its the Blues who are top of the ladder!
Great win.
I loved seeing the emotion from Simmo. This game meant so much. Even Gibbs looked a bit red-eyed when speaking to Mooney after the game.
After jumping around my lounge room I litterally sat on my couch and wept a little bit haha. That was just amazing.
Up until 2013 I hadn't had a number on my Guernsey since number 43 when I was ten. The night before we played Richmond in the final I ironed on the number 6. Absolutely love Simmo. Heart and soul blue bagger!!
How well did Rowe play when Casboult's role was entrusted upon him. Back in the role we originally recruited him for.
Kreuzer is sooooooooooooo much a better player when he's not sharing the ruck duties.
Don't underestimate the physical work that the 'much criticized' Liam Jones did today. Crashed every contest and opened it up on the ground.
On the train coming back from the game.
Given we were down our main forward, lost our ruck and best midfielder for chunks of the game and made a number of horrendous mistakes, I'm still trying to figure out how we won that game.
All I can say is it sounded like there was 50,000 at Etihad, not 27,000. If this win doesn't boost membership then nothing will.
The effort from Murphy in the last few minutes was incredible. Just willed himself at it with repeat efforts.
Awesome work from Rowe around the ground. Held his own in the ruck and got in great positions when needed.
Plowman got crunched at one stage (will be pi$$ing blood this week), but kept going.
Gibbs was great both offensively and defensively.
Love watching Lamb get stuck into the opposition.
Unfortunately I think Jamo is just about done. Doesn't look like he has any confidence in his body.
magnificent game. a full 4 quarter effort.
Credit to all the players that stood up, put their bodies on the line
Hickleys face said it all minutes from the end. He saw a side that played like his team did 2 years ago.
Don't underestimate the physical work that the 'much criticized' Liam Jones did today. Crashed every contest and opened it up on the ground.
Jones was OK today but he thinks slowly.
He's got very good leg speed for a bloke his size but a couple of times today he hesitated momentarily before he chased, it's as if he loses touch with the game sometimes, or is so focussed on his own game that he forgets the simple things.
He's never going to be a top player but we might finally get some value from him.
Jones was OK today but he thinks slowly.
He's got very good leg speed for a bloke his size but a couple of times today he hesitated momentarily before he chased, it's as if he loses touch with the game sometimes, or is so focussed on his own game that he forgets the simple things.
He's never going to be a top player but we might finally get some value from him.
He's alright for a third tall
There are wins and there are team bonding, defining wins. We saw the latter today.
He's alright for a third tall
Correct, but when the Bolt left, it was up to him to become the physical presence and I thought he did it well.
The effort from Murphy in the last few minutes was incredible. Just willed himself at it with repeat efforts.
Awesome work from Rowe around the ground. Held his own in the ruck and got in great positions when needed.
Plowman got crunched at one stage (will be pi$$ing blood this week), but kept going.
Gibbs was great both offensively and defensively.
Love watching Lamb get stuck into the opposition.
Unfortunately I think Jamo is just about done. Doesn't look like he has any confidence in his body.
Jaksch should come in now but rather than replace Jammo he'll more likely to replace Rowe as the latter is needed to replace Casboult.
Jaksch should come in now but rather than replace Jammo he'll more likely to replace Rowe as the latter is needed to replace Casboult.
Isn't Weitering due back next week?
He's alright for a third tall
Probably, but now we don't have a first or second tall.
I hope he steps up, this chance could be the making of him.
The more I see of Sumner the more I like him, he's hard at it and the pressure goal he kicked showed he's got a bit of bottle.
Less than 20 games, there's plenty of upside.
The Boult. No ACL. Hairline fracture. 6-8 weeks.
Isn't Weitering due back next week?
I hope so, Jamo's shot.
Tom Browne @TomBrowne7 3m3 minutes ago
Awesome news for Casboult, according to Carlton, it's a hairline fracture of the tibia. Heavy bruising, 6-8 weeks! ACL all ok
Isn't Weitering due back next week?
Haha...of course. How could I forget...lol.
The Boult. No ACL. Hairline fracture. 6-8 weeks.
That sux - but I guess it could have been worse.
Tom Browne @TomBrowne7 3m3 minutes ago
Awesome news for Casboult, according to Carlton, it's a hairline fracture of the tibia. Heavy bruising, 6-8 weeks! ACL all ok
Fantasic news.
????
Don't underestimate the physical work that the 'much criticized' Liam Jones did today. Crashed every contest and opened it up on the ground.
Well said TC...he crashed every pack and contested most long bomb balls which allowed us to create some goals from the deck
and I reckon he is following his coaches orders...feel sorry for Jones at times as he looks a bit out of the team loop and I hope his team-mates appreciate
the work he is doing...couple of good chases/tackles and if he can kick a couple of goals each week its job done..
One thing I'm seeing the last two weeks. Way less handballs are finding the grass and many of our skills have improved.
Fantasic news.
????
Comapared to an ACL, I guess it's good news, but still, 2 months out, takes us to round 16,17. Big chunk of the season. Feel sorry for Cas, he was slowly getting it together.
Jones was OK today but he thinks slowly.
He's got very good leg speed for a bloke his size but a couple of times today he hesitated momentarily before he chased, it's as if he loses touch with the game sometimes, or is so focussed on his own game that he forgets the simple things.
He's never going to be a top player but we might finally get some value from him.
I was thinking the same thing and was going to write as much in the match thread.
There was one period of play (probably third quarter) where he was in a contest twice in a couple of minutes and the ball came to ground and he just stopped while his Port opponent went after the ball.
It's not that he's timid and afraid of the contest...that's actually one of his strengths
It's not that he's slow in the chase.
I don't think it's a case of "picking and choosing" when to go either
It's just a momentary hesitation at times where he seems to lose focus.
Having said that he seems to be getting better and more involved each week....and I'm really pleased for him after the criticism he's copped.
He's earned himself a few more games ;)
I was thinking the same thing and was going to write as much in the match thread.
There was one period of play (probably third quarter) where he was in a contest twice in a couple of minutes and the ball came to ground and he just stopped while his Port opponent went after the ball.
It's not that he's timid and afraid of the contest...that's actually one of his strengths
It's not that he's slow in the chase.
I don't think it's a case of "picking and choosing" when to go either
It's just a momentary hesitation at times where he seems to lose focus.
Having said that he seems to be getting better and more involved each week....and I'm really pleased for him after the criticism he's copped.
He's earned himself a few more games ;)
We've won all our games this year since Jones has come in. Jones is our hero...lol.
Amazing win by the boys! Wrapt for Kreuz, really been struggling but put in a blinder and hopefully more to come. Gibbs has been unreal the last few weeks an unbelievable turn around to be honest.
Docherty is immense every week. The man love for him is through the roof, could be AA half back/back pocket but some f0rkwit like Luke Darcy will put in Caleb Daniel or some sh1te. Jones been very good in my opinion for what he is, Jamo however all over red rover.
WIN! WIN! WIN!
Just got home and still feeling absolutely stoked!
The atmosphere today at the ground took me back to our glory days - absolutely electric. :)
Sheer G & D effort by the boys - very very proud of them and great for Simmo and Jamo.
Great to see Bolton make a bee line for Simpson at the end. This club has turned quite a corner. Brilliant team effort today. Best win in years.
Saw that. He sprinted right across the field to congratulate him. I said to the kids in the car on the way home, THIS is the Carlton I remember!
Docherty and Gibbs must be in AA contention almost half way to the year
We've won all our games this year since Jones has come in. Jones is our hero...lol.
Jones and Murphy's head gear.
Don't underestimate the physical work that the 'much criticized' Liam Jones did today. Crashed every contest and opened it up on the ground.
He did ok, I think saying he crashed every contest is over doing it a little. He needs to find consistency in every contest, finds himself where the ball ain't too easily but doing enough to keep his spot. Definitely a win for the new coaching regime
Absolutely elated. The atmosphere i those last 2 minutes was electric. People were going off. It's was quite surreal and I loved it.
Team was fantastic. I thought each time someone down (Bolt, Kreuz, Crippa, Plowman) we couldn't win it but they never gave up. Our transition football when we managed to break was the best I've seen and this was clearly our best game skills wise for the year.
No weak links apart from Jammo. I really feel for this guy but his time is up. I am one of the Sam Rowe critics but if he continues to play like he did today he will maintain his spot.
Just brilliant today was Kreuzer. He is the barometer IMO
For the third week in a row, circumstances did not permit me to see a kick, so I left it to my son to inform me about the game.
Could it be that Rowe, whom I have always believed to be a spud, may be able to step up and fill the gap created by Levi's injury. We shall see.
He said that as much as it pains him to say so, but Jammo is completely gone and should retire gracefully having played 150 games.
I intend to watch the replay, but even without seeing a kick for three weeks, I believe that I can state without any equivocation that we have finally got a man at the helm who actually knows how to coach the game the way it is played today, and that the club have ensured that his assistants are of a caliber that have the ability to make us great again.
Interesting stat for the day - Casboult didn't have the lowest SuperCoach score:
Casboult: 2
O'Shea: 1
Probably one of the best "g & d" wins in recent times... typically every time we get an injury to a key player we fold. We had blokes going off injured, comming back on... blokes playing out of position, having to play on larger opponents. Pure heart on display today.
Crowd, players and coach went beserk at the end. Magnificent stuff...
Interesting stat for the day - Casboult didn't have the lowest SuperCoach score:
Casboult: 2
O'Shea: 1
Greatest stat in the history of football.
Docherty and Gibbs must be in AA contention almost half way to the year
I've now decided that Gibbs can wear his hair in pigtails for all I care, if he keeps playing the way he is!!
Absolutely elated. The atmosphere i those last 2 minutes was electric. People were going off. It's was quite surreal and I loved it.
Team was fantastic. I thought each time someone down (Bolt, Kreuz, Crippa, Plowman) we couldn't win it but they never gave up. Our transition football when we managed to break was the best I've seen and this was clearly our best game skills wise for the year.
No weak links apart from Jammo. I really feel for this guy but his time is up. I am one of the Sam Rowe critics but if he continues to play like he did today he will maintain his spot.
Just brilliant today was Kreuzer. He is the barometer IMO
Jamo is shot and Walker is another servant of the club who needs to retire with him...got some good spoils in late in the game when he went back but I thought he looked
off the pace of the game, lacks depth in his kicking and doesnt have the initial speed he once had to beat players on the lead...
I loved seeing the emotion from Simmo. This game meant so much. Even Gibbs looked a bit red-eyed when speaking to Mooney after the game.
After jumping around my lounge room I litterally sat on my couch and wept a little bit haha. That was just amazing.
Up until 2013 I hadn't had a number on my Guernsey since number 43 when I was ten. The night before we played Richmond in the final I ironed on the number 6. Absolutely love Simmo. Heart and soul blue bagger!!
x2. I gave up in the game thread, thought we did our dash and was gutted for Simmo. But they fought and gutsed out a win for him. Cannot describe how proud I am those boys.
Once we went three goals down I thought the injuries had caught up with us. Just shows the belief this team has. We are not the most skilful, but no on works harder.
Don't really like putting a negative on such a wonderful effort, but surely there are 2 kids ready to go that would give us more than Jamo and Walker? Jamo looks like he no longer belongs and I don't know what's going on with Walker.
Kruezer was outstanding for mine. No harder worker in the game.
x2. I gave up in the game thread, thought we did our dash and was gutted for Simmo. But they fought and gutsed out a win for him. Cannot describe how proud I am those boys.
Would not be at all surprised if the boys dug real deep, just for Simmo. If it wasn't his milestone game, would we have got over the line ?
Reckon he is hugely popular and well loved among the players.
The effort from Murphy in the last few minutes was incredible. Just willed himself at it with repeat efforts.
Awesome work from Rowe around the ground. Held his own in the ruck and got in great positions when needed.
Plowman got crunched at one stage (will be pi$$ing blood this week), but kept going.
Gibbs was great both offensively and defensively.
Love watching Lamb get stuck into the opposition.
Unfortunately I think Jamo is just about done. Doesn't look like he has any confidence in his body.
Dare I say it but Murphy did his best Selwood impersonation, willed his side and they all followed.
Once we went three goals down I thought the injuries had caught up with us. Just shows the belief this team has. We are not the most skilful, but no on works harder.
Don't really like putting a negative on such a wonderful effort, but surely there are 2 kids ready to go that would give us more than Jamo and Walker? Jamo looks like he no longer belongs and I don't know what's going on with Walker.
Kruezer was outstanding for mine. No harder worker in the game.
Feel for Jammo... in hindsight Walker should have come back via the 2nds, has been backed in by the coach ahead of Graham, and I think it has been an error... but he did go back in the last qtr and made a couple of good spoils.
After Dixon brushed Jammo aside, he sat out the rest of the game (about 11 minutes). Says it all really.
What great win you beauty
WOW!
Great team effort for 4 quarters, players standing up all over the place, Lamb and Sumner had their best games in navy blue. Plowman rebounded after a poor game last week and did a great job on Wingard. Everitt tackled with intent and that's all we can ask after last weeks poor defensive efforts. Jones was a presence and Rowe did a good Levi impression crashing packs and relieving in the ruck.
Cripps, Gibbs, Murphy, Simpson, Thomas, Byrne and Touhy all reliable, but the one I want to single out is Docherty. Great courage, great run and great delivery by foot. The commentators go ga-ga for the Bulldogs half backs but Docherty, Byrne and Simpson must be spoken about in the same paragraph.
Walker looks underdone but Jammo looks done, I wonder if the rumours are true and this is his farewell game?
These guys have become our bitches in recent years, I like the idea of adding Wines to our midfield next season, imagine Cripps and Wines, thump and bumb.
What a game! Atmosphere at the ground was unbelievable - the crowd roared when the siren went - couldn't believe we had won it having been down and with so many injuries I wouldn't have been gutted if the boys lost it because you could see they were giving their all. But then they stood up even taller. Special K - wow. Murphy in the last pushed the team over the line. Summers goal. Special Ks goal! Everyone keeping their heads at the end with Docherty in the thick of it - wow.
I think walks will come good - he got better as the game went on and still has huge passion. Not sure what's happening with Jamo but he looked really out of sorts.
So bloody impressed - so great to enjoy the footy again!!!!
And screw you Malthouse - he was so Obviously a fail!
A win by a team who contained NO 2014 / 2015 National Draft picks. Experienced players stepping up, recycled players adding grunt and a new, relevant game plan.
2014's crop isn't going to set the world alight, but gee with the inclusion of the Class of 2015, things can only keep moving forward!!!!
On Big Footy half the Port supporters are blaming the umpires. Fairs fair it was lopsided. But Geelong had 15 less free kicks on Friday night and won by four goals.
Another weekend of no TV or radio coverage here in Sydney .......... and Carlton win again !!
It's annoying having to rely on phone updates from Raydan plus quick flicks at the AFL app inbetween customers.
Just imagine what Bolton will be able to achieve when he has a full list of talented guns at his disposal.
Jamo is shot and Walker is another servant of the club who needs to retire with him...got some good spoils in late in the game when he went back but I thought he looked
off the pace of the game, lacks depth in his kicking and doesnt have the initial speed he once had to beat players on the lead...
Yes, sadly or Jammo. Walker I'll wait until his match fitness is up again as he has missed 6 weeks. Looked ok in round 1 where he marked very well. Wish we won round 1, we'd be in the 8.Jammo is done and rowe is needed to take Casboult's place. Hope we don't go back to two ruckmen. Kreuzer is waaaaay better as the sole ruckman with a bit of relief.
Another weekend of no TV or radio coverage here in Sydney .......... and Carlton win again !!
It's annoying having to rely on phone updates from Raydan plus quick flicks at the AFL app inbetween customers.
Just imagine what Bolton will be able to achieve when he has a full list of talented guns at his disposal.
Anywhere you can plug in a computer with internet connection ? You can listen to the radio stations (ABC, SEN etc.) through the afl.com.au website.
Anywhere you can plug in a computer with internet connection ? You can listen to the radio stations (ABC, SEN etc.) through the afl.com.au website.
Or watch the game live via the afl app... Free subscription for Telstra customers
Edit, that won't help with your pesky customers though ????
As everyone has noted, wasn't it fantastic to watch a committed Carlton !
Heart
Courage
Determination
Spirit
Ticker
Endeavor
Two weeks ago we exceeded our expectations for the season, thank you Mr Bolton and crew.
Would not be at all surprised if the boys dug real deep, just for Simmo. If it wasn't his milestone game, would we have got over the line ?
Bett's wished him well and called him a legend before the game.
When the whips started cracking late the whole team went into another gear.
The pressure, running, tackling was frantic... Epic.
Awesome game. Awesome win. No two ways about it Bolton has been able to get the team playing like a real team.
LLLLWWWW. Liking the look of that. I could get used to this winning caper.
You are not alone there. The hit of dopamine is enough to last me for an entire week!
However, with the injury toll from this one, it might be a while before we experience it again. We didn't have many fit guys left at the end, but everyone contributed.
Plowman rebounded after a poor game last week and did a great job on Wingard.
I like Mr Plow.
Started on Wingard, ended up on Dixon. Think he is a really solid defender, doesn't panic and does some great spoiling. Copped a massive knee in the back from Dixon and shook it off.
Another weekend of no TV or radio coverage here in Sydney .......... and Carlton win again !!
It's annoying having to rely on phone updates from Raydan plus quick flicks at the AFL app inbetween customers.
Just imagine what Bolton will be able to achieve when he has a full list of talented guns at his disposal.
It's the only reason i'm with Telstra so can watch Fox games on the phone, and as many replays as I want.
Bett's wished him well and called him a legend before the game.
I didn't know that. Thanks for letting me know. He's right of course.
And just one more reason to like Eddie.
thoughts on Armfield? Reckon he has added run, breaks lines and adds heaps of tackle pressure. In the last quarter he cleared the ball from the back flank in heavy traffic and thrust it forward
Jamo is shot and Walker is another servant of the club who needs to retire with him...got some good spoils in late in the game when he went back but I thought he looked
off the pace of the game, lacks depth in his kicking and doesnt have the initial speed he once had to beat players on the lead...
If anything showed that the guard is changing, it was today's game. Next week we will probably have to replace 4 players, unless our medical staff are REALLY impressive. It puts us in a very poor position, as these are key players, but....
If anyone in the VFL had really stood up, it would not feel so bad. But that is another tale.
Jamo: the guy is doing everything he can, but he is just a shadow of the player he was. He was terrible early. But when Rowe had to go forward (and then into the ruck), Jamo stood up. He kept the tall Port forwards under control, even if he did drop a mark an U10 player would have held.
His retirement is not far away: those saying his body is shot unfortunately have the right of it. He has lost the closing speed and the leap that made him so effective in his prime. How his shoulders still manage to allow him to play is amazing. When Port were winning in the middle early, he just couldn't maintain contact.
Walker is looking somewhat similar. The things that made him dangerous as a forwards are just not there at the moment. When he had his big year as a forward he kicked effectively and accurately: the most accurate in the comp that year. Now he struggles inside the 50 and rarely get it straight. He isn't holding his marks and he is not breaking contact on the lead. He is also getting caught from behind: unheard of in his prime.
I would not play him in the forward line any longer, except, perhaps, as a shock tactic. He did much better in defence when moved there.
He needs to play out the season, but #1 is going to be available sooner rather than later.
Great effort from many and Murphy's defensive effort in the last minute was magnificent. Aside from the plaudits for the usual suspects, a player that has improved greatly this year is curnow. His effort and running is as good as ever, but he is getting into good position and his disposal is much cleaner. A couple of his kicks inside 50 were great today. Even if that one to jones in the last looked a bit lucky.
Well done.
We are going to have some sore players, hopefully all bar Casboult are right for selection next week. Its not like we have much coming through, given the destruction of the reserves today.
So impressed with our tenacious 4qtr effort against the tide of injury.....
Kruuuuuzzzz, set the tone. Our leaders really followed and got full buy in from each and every player. Sam Rowe has been developing since Jamo played 2s IMO. However, I did not expect to see what he bought to his game this week. Rowe down back, Rowe up forward, Rowe in the ruck, Rowe hits the scoreboard.
Gibbs sensational again, as was Docherty, Cripps, Murphy, Simmo, Byrne, Sumner, Lamb, and Byrne. Plowman bounced back in an undermanned defence, and 2e, Wright, Everett were solid.
A couple of guys had a quiet game, but in all an outstanding effort from a unified group. I think we can safely say the days of "the boys went into their shells" are a thing of our dark misguided past. We were steely and approached every contest with the belief of winning it. Amazing...gutsy team effort - I hope Jamo and Simmo feel the love.
Bolton and his crew have galvanized this group and the learning environment is unequivocally optimizing the boys output. I'm dreaming of what's to come if this is what can be done with this list.
Go Blues.
Anywhere you can plug in a computer with internet connection ? You can listen to the radio stations (ABC, SEN etc.) through the afl.com.au website.
Very difficult when I'm running a market stall unfortunately.
thoughts on Armfield? Reckon he has added run, breaks lines and adds heaps of tackle pressure. In the last quarter he cleared the ball from the back flank in heavy traffic and thrust it forward
He gets a bit of a bake on here, but I've always liked him, ans I think he brings some positives to our team. Thought his game was good.
I'm interested in thoughts on Thomas' game ?
I like Mr Plow.
Started on Wingard, ended up on Dixon. Think he is a really solid defender, doesn't panic and does some great spoiling. Copped a massive knee in the back from Dixon and shook it off.
With the injuries we had, there were a LOT of changes when it came to who played on whom. Plowman, Tuohy and Docherty all sent time of Wind-bag, whose only kicks we 'Joe - the - Goose' types. He was well Beaten by everyone who played on him. In fact, in the last quarter Docherty had 13 possessions on Wind-bag. That was wonderful to see.
Plowman showed his versatility in the way he handled Dixon and Westhoff as well as Wind-bag. Like you, Bear, I really liked the way he just got up and went on with the game.
In fact, the way our defence responded to our injuries was excellent. I really liked that. In the past few years we have haemorrhaged goals. Not any longer. They may have got some easy ones - many of their goals were pretty easy, in fact - but they got very few opportunities of any sort.
Very difficult when I'm running a market stall unfortunately.
ah - yes, I guess it would be, unless you get one of those USB things connected to your laptop. I see people at the cafes using them. I don't know exactly what they are, but they give you data on your laptop, I think.
Such fight!! Such spirit!! Such determination!!
This side is unrecognisable from that from the past 2 years!!
Wish I could bottle that atmosphere of the last 5 mins of this game......that's what going to the footy is all about......my eyes welled up when the siren went in utter euphoria, as Carlton supporters were hugging & high-fiving all around me.....it was a very special win.....best win I've seen since the Elimination final win over Richmond. I was exhausted at game's end - haven't barracked that hard for a very long time.
Has Kreuzer ever played a better game?
Has Rowe ever played a better game?
Has Murphy ever displayed himself as a bonafide AFL captain in every sense of the word than he did today?
Has Gibbs ever shown more class at crucial moments?
Have we ever tackled that well & with such intent all game?
Have any of us ever seen a gutsier win?
No, no, no, no, no & no.
The consummate team performance today. I thought we were gone when Casboult went down, I definitely thought we were gone when Kreuzer went off, I even more definitely thought we were gone when Cripps didn't start the last quarter & I was convinced we were gone when Port got to 18 points up just over halfway through the last.......but look at that - we won!!!
How were the footskills of Daisy Thomas today? Two absolutely searing, 40m passes into the forward line, that never looked like missing their intended target. Even our quieter players had some sort of positive influence on this result. Players were being swung all over the place by Bolton in order to keep us in the game, it was brilliant stuff by a coach who is taking to this caper like a duck to water.
4 wins last year......4 wins this year to round 8.......incredible.
With the injuries we had, there were a LOT of changes when it came to who played on whom. Plowman, Tuohy and Docherty all sent time of Wind-bag, whose only kicks we 'Joe - the - Goose' types. He was well Beaten by everyone who played on him. In fact, in the last quarter Docherty had 13 possessions on Wind-bag. That was wonderful to see.
Plowman showed his versatility in the way he handled Dixon and Westhoff as well as Wind-bag. Like you, Bear, I really liked the way he just got up and went on with the game.
In fact, the way our defence responded to our injuries was excellent. I really liked that. In the past few years we have haemorrhaged goals. Not any longer. They may have got some easy ones - many of their goals were pretty easy, in fact - but they got very few opportunities of any sort.
It's really interesting how we've been able to hold teams goalless for ten to fifteen minutes and then one mistake, one loss of concentration and the opposition kicks two cheapies. Overall though our team defence has been a revelation. Especially the second half today where Port kept kicking to three Blues players.
Outstanding, gutsy effort epitomised by selfless, team orientated football with contributions from everybody.
All we ask for as supporters is 100% effort and we got that today.
To see blokes like Rowe step up when it matters shows that the group is developing and underlines that the club is heading in the right direction - not flash in the pan stuff but wholescale cultural shift.
Outstanding, gutsy effort epitomised by selfless, team orientated football with contributions from everybody.
All we ask for as supporters is 100% effort and we got that today.
To see blokes like Rowe step up when it matters shows that the group is developing and underlines that the club is heading in the right direction - not flash in the pan stuff but wholescale cultural shift.
Yes, that's exactly what it is.... wholesale cultural shift. Love it ^-^
With the injuries we had, there were a LOT of changes when it came to who played on whom. Plowman, Tuohy and Docherty all sent time of Wind-bag, whose only kicks we 'Joe - the - Goose' types. He was well Beaten by everyone who played on him. In fact, in the last quarter Docherty had 13 possessions on Wind-bag. That was wonderful to see.
Plowman showed his versatility in the way he handled Dixon and Westhoff as well as Wind-bag. Like you, Bear, I really liked the way he just got up and went on with the game.
In fact, the way our defence responded to our injuries was excellent. I really liked that. In the past few years we have haemorrhaged goals. Not any longer. They may have got some easy ones - many of their goals were pretty easy, in fact - but they got very few opportunities of any sort.
Still to face some of the better teams, but the difference in our backline this year is startling... just the way they set up. Bolton is either a genius or it is an indictment on Malthouse. Maybe it is both. I'm sure we will struggle as the year goes on, but we are so far ahead of what was dished up last year.
Docherty was great, Tuohy probably had his best game for the year, Byrne continues to impress.
Only disappointment today was the fox commentary, in particular sandy Roberts, just very average.
Wish I could bottle that atmosphere of the last 5 mins of this game......that's what going to the footy is all about......my eyes welled up when the siren went in utter euphoria, as Carlton supporters were hugging & high-fiving all around me.....it was a very special win.....best win I've seen since the Elimination final win over Richmond. I was exhausted at game's end - haven't barracked that hard for a very long time.
Has Kreuzer ever played a better game?
Has Rowe ever played a better game?
Has Murphy ever displayed himself as a bonafide AFL captain in every sense of the word than he did today?
Has Gibbs ever shown more class at crucial moments?
Have we ever tackled that well & with such intent all game?
Have any of us ever seen a gutsier win?
No, no, no, no, no & no.
The consummate team performance today. I thought we were gone when Casboult went down, I definitely thought we were gone when Kreuzer went off, I even more definitely thought we were gone when Cripps didn't start the last quarter & I was convinced we were gone when Port got to 18 points up just over halfway through the last.......but look at that - we won!!!
How were the footskills of Daisy Thomas today? Two absolutely searing, 40m passes into the forward line, that never looked like missing their intended target. Even our quieter players had some sort of positive influence on this result. Players were being swung all over the place by Bolton in order to keep us in the game, it was brilliant stuff by a coach who is taking to this caper like a duck to water.
4 wins last year......4 wins this year to round 8.......incredible.
Sometimes I've wondered about some of your " We'll all be doomed said Hanrahan" type messages Brettie but that was a pleasure to read.
Only disappointment today was the fox commentary, in particular sandy Roberts, just very average.
Why? I was at the game And didn't hear any commentary??
Why? I was at the game And didn't hear any commentary??
I was at the game too. Watched the highlights and found the commentary limp. I was really looking forward to kroozers goal when the roof lifted off and sandy didn't get out of third gear. Prefer Dwane pipe for the big moments
I reckon Sandy is one of the best commentators going around. Goes back to the good ol' days
I reckon Sandy is one of the best commentators going around. Goes back to the good ol' days
He crapted me back at the 95 GF too.
Doesn't do it for me but each to their own
Has Kreuzer ever played a better game?
Yes, I think his 2010 game against Port was better, but the 2011 Swans game has both covered by some margin.
Has Rowe ever played a better game?
Possibly his best, certainly this one had the greatest impact.
Has Murphy ever displayed himself as a bonafide AFL captain in every sense of the word than he did today?
Has Gibbs ever shown more class at crucial moments?
Yes of course, and ditto!
Have we ever tackled that well & with such intent all game?
The best in the Bolton era, but we had some mighty tackling games under Ratten with the similar core group, even under Barker last year it there was an effort but without a result!
Have any of us ever seen a gutsier win?
It was very good, was it the best, well maybe but we can certainly be happy.
good enough for finals football and this makes me happy
Wish I could bottle that atmosphere of the last 5 mins of this game......that's what going to the footy is all about......my eyes welled up when the siren went in utter euphoria, as Carlton supporters were hugging & high-fiving all around me.....it was a very special win.....best win I've seen since the Elimination final win over Richmond. I was exhausted at game's end - haven't barracked that hard for a very long time.
I agree with you totally. There were only 26000 people, but don't be surprised if more than 100 000 claim to have been there in years to come. The noise created by that crowd was something. It was a win to savour!
Has Kreuzer ever played a better game?
Well, the short answer is probably 'No'. But it was more that he NOT start well. Early it looked like Port were going to get away with Trengove as a ruckman again, as he started getting a lot of the ball and having his mids get the clearances. When Kreuzer came back on, he was a man on a mission, probably more than ever before in our colours. He not only lifted at the centre, he stopped Trengove getting the ball while getting it himself and kicked 2 clutch goals. It was inspirational stuff!
Has Rowe ever played a better game?
Probably played as well, but never better. He held his marks and was the catalyst to breaking Port's hold over the clearances. He has never played a game where he had so many roles and managed to do them all correctly!
Has Murphy ever displayed himself as a bonafide AFL captain in every sense of the word than he did today?
Murphy has shown a lot of maturity as a player and a leader this year. I don't think he has played one game as spectacularly as he has in the past, but he has been far more solid and has really shown the way in his attitude and his consistent efforts. You can almost see the mantra: "It is not about me, it is about us!" as he approaches the ball.
Has Gibbs ever shown more class at crucial moments?
In his B&F year he got close a few times, but it would be hard to argue against.
Have we ever tackled that well & with such intent all game?
I can barely believe that the umps actually paid them. So many times in the past when we have threatened to do something like that, we get shattered by poor decisions and non - decisions. But today we made the tackles count and were rewarded.
Have any of us ever seen a gutsier win?
No, no, no, no, no & no.
Not for a LOT of years.
The consummate team performance today. I thought we were gone when Casboult went down, I definitely thought we were gone when Kreuzer went off, I even more definitely thought we were gone when Cripps didn't start the last quarter & I was convinced we were gone when Port got to 18 points up just over halfway through the last.......but look at that - we won!!!
How were the footskills of Daisy Thomas today? Two absolutely searing, 40m passes into the forward line, that never looked like missing their intended target. Even our quieter players had some sort of positive influence on this result. Players were being swung all over the place by Bolton in order to keep us in the game, it was brilliant stuff by a coach who is taking to this caper like a duck to water.
4 wins last year......4 wins this year to round 8.......incredible.
There was a LOT to like about today. But we have to improve more to beat the upper sides (even though Port thinks they are one).
Gibbs was in opposition faces all day needs to do that every week - he was a real leader today long may it last
There was a LOT to like about today. But we have to improve more to beat the upper sides (even though Port thinks they are one).
Very true however now teams wont turn up, kick our ass, embarrass our club and go home. They now know they are in for a fight when they play us. We are not pushovers anymore, we can and will defend and we can and will attack. We will get in your face and you will go home knowing you played a game. You may even go home with an L instead of a W.
Go Blues.
I like Mr Plow.
Started on Wingard, ended up on Dixon. Think he is a really solid defender, doesn't panic and does some great spoiling. Copped a massive knee in the back from Dixon and shook it off.
Yep big fan of Mr Plow. Can't believe he's only played the 25 games.
(http://www.simplyhired.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Mr_Plow.jpg)
We are seeing value from Daisy now.
At critical moments, he is a cool head who displays the decision making and execution that many lack, at precisely the right time.
He isn't a Judd, he isn't a pendlebury, he isn't a cripps but he is a classy Mr fix it and see are seeing his best now that we have everyone pulling in the same direction.
See afl.com.au Top 10 moments round 8.
The sensational team play that ended in Kruezer's goal is no. 2.
Check out the emotion on the face of our favorite no. 6 :'( :))
Very true however now teams wont turn up, kick our ass, embarrass our club and go home. They now know they are in for a fight when they play us. We are not pushovers anymore, we can and will defend and we can and will attack. We will get in your face and you will go home knowing you played a game. You may even go home with an L instead of a W.
Go Blues.
THIS
Who'd have guessed the wood ducks could dish this up at this stage?
Loving the united Blues
Enjoy your celebrations Bluebaggers. We might have a little lapse for a bit now, if the injury toll is as speculated :-[
Very proud at this stage of the journey, regardless what the rest of the season brings.
Hopefully though, we'll see a bit of the new kids, and opportunities for others to step up.
Very true however now teams wont turn up, kick our ass, embarrass our club and go home. They now know they are in for a fight when they play us. We are not pushovers anymore, we can and will defend and we can and will attack. We will get in your face and you will go home knowing you played a game. You may even go home with an L instead of a W.
Go Blues.
YES! We are rapidly becoming a team that no one is looking forward to playing against. Like a pack of dogs at you. >:D
We are seeing value from Daisy now.
At critical moments, he is a cool head who displays the decision making and execution that many lack, at precisely the right time.
He isn't a Judd, he isn't a pendlebury, he isn't a cripps but he is a classy Mr fix it and see are seeing his best now that we have everyone pulling in the same direction.
Thry. I think he can only get better. Remember his best football at Collingwood was when he wasn't depended on to be a complete champion. He didn't carry the side on his own shoulders as Judd has done for us for some years. I hope we get more out of Jones. While he is a good kick for goal and can mark on a lead. He isn't flash at hitting packs for contested marks, and comes to ground to easy still. He also gets lazy at ground level and leaves the work of chasing to others at times. I f he can fix some of his small issues, he may be a good tall 3rd forward. Not bagging him here. Just making an observation in my opinion only. ;)
We used to win milestone games all the time.. Then we just didn't - maybe starting with SOS or Bradley 250th/300th. It is so great to see us win for Simpson, Keh? along with the attached emotion and sheer joy. Surely there can't be a Carlton supporter that doesn't at least like him.
Got to watch it after the event. Awesome team game.
I did get a bit confused by Danny Frawley at one stage calling Simpson our wicketkeeper (I think he to where he was on the ground). Worse was when he tried to explain why.
Why? I was at the game And didn't hear any commentary??
hush....he was shocked too
This thread has been a great read! It was a fantastic win, very gutsy.
The Carlton I saw today is the Carlton I have been looking for for the last 10+ years.....
It's nice to have them back !!
And those ex GWS boys continue to impress ... Sumner , Lamb and Plowman again today hats off to SOS its still early doors but that could turn out to be the one of the best trades in the history of our club.
Gibbs was in opposition faces all day needs to do that every week - he was a real leader today long may it last
For probably the first time since we drafted him, Gibbs is in a TEAM where every player is required to chase hard to create pressure. Other downhill skiers have been let go so Gibbs can no longer afford to be seen giving (what used to be) his usual token chase. He has always had the capacity but not the desperation.
This thread has been a great read! It was a fantastic win, very gutsy.
The Carlton I saw today is the Carlton I have been looking for for the last 10+ years.....
It's nice to have them back !!
x2
Brendan BLUE Bolton, just love the man.
Doullherty, well how good is this guy. ^-^
I think Bolton's measured replies post-match say it all. It was a great "effort" game, and that gives you some pride to take away from the game, but in the cold hard light of day there is still much to improve.
Finals football is Everest Base Camp, we are actually looking like we want to get there, but we have only just started the walk through the foot hills and we are roughing out the map and plan. This time next season, provided the AFL don't b0rk up the rules again, we will have a clearly definitive plan of attack and be on the rise.
We are seeing value from Daisy now.
At critical moments, he is a cool head who displays the decision making and execution that many lack, at precisely the right time.
He isn't a Judd, he isn't a pendlebury, he isn't a cripps but he is a classy Mr fix it and see are seeing his best now that we have everyone pulling in the same direction.
The overhead handballs by Daisy which led the Lamb goal in the first and then another in the last which got Everitt into space for a goal were special.
I'm having alot of man love for the ex-GWS boys. Plow is solid and courageous, Lamb and Sumner are reasonable quick by hand and foot. The rove off the pack on the wing in the last by Sumner was text book. All three can all kick straight which is a bonus, the two little fellas have scored crucial goals in the last 4 weeks.
I think Bolton's measured replies post-match say it all. It was a great "effort" game, and that gives you some pride to take away from the game, but in the cold hard light of day there is still much to improve.
Finals football is Everest Base Camp, we are actually looking like we want to get there, but we have only just started the walk through the foot hills and we are roughing out the map and plan. This time next season, provided the AFL don't b0rk up the rules again, we will have a clearly definitive plan of attack and be on the rise.
He really did seem like he had bigger fish to fry.
He was almost dismissive of the win.
He really did seem like he had bigger fish to fry.
He was almost dismissive of the win.
Yep, one battle won in a long war!
He really did seem like he had bigger fish to fry.
He was almost dismissive of the win.
He's a cunning fox that Bolton. Those boring, repetitive pressers that he gives mask a guy who would be absolutely pumped about the wins, absolutely pumped that his methods and messages are getting through to the players.
Would not be surprised if his neighbors have some photos of him doing nude dancing celebrations in his backyard last night.
He's a cunning fox that Bolton. Those boring, repetitive pressers that he gives mask a guy who would be absolutely pumped about the wins, absolutely pumped that his methods and messages are getting through to the players.
Would not be surprised if his neighbors have some photos of him doing nude dancing celebrations in his backyard last night.
He is managing expectations expertly, at the same time as making sure the players and others at the club don't get ahead of themselves by always setting the next goal. I love the fact that he says "They can have one day to enjoy a win and then it's back to business and hard work".
He certainly isn't smiling like a Cheshire Cat like he used to!
The overhead handballs by Daisy which led the Lamb goal in the first and then another in the last which got Everitt into space for a goal were special.
I'm having alot of man love for the ex-GWS boys. Plow is solid and courageous, Lamb and Sumner are reasonable quick by hand and foot. The rove off the pack on the wing in the last by Sumner was text book. All three can all kick straight which is a bonus, the two little fellas have scored crucial goals in the last 4 weeks.
The 5 GWS guys - all potential 150 game players:
Plowman - 21 going 22. Will be a gun. Can play small and tall. #3 in his draft year. Looks shorter than 193cm but who cares!
Sumner - 22 going 23. injury riddled career thus far. Will get fitter and faster as he plays more. Has footy smarts and a good finisher. #10 in his draft (a Sandy lad)
Lamb - 23 going 24 - taken by Swans back when. Goal sneak, who finds the pill - could have kicked 4 yesterday.
Phillips - 24 going 25 - injured but as they say, the big guys take longer. Can take a contested grab and mobile around the ground.
Jaksch - 21 (only) going on 22. 196cm KPP swingman. Everyone seems frustrated with this lad. not sure why, still very young and needs to bulk up a bit (but then a guy like Dustin Fletcher was never 'bulky'). Hopefully will play seniors this weekend with the Bolt and Weitering sidelined.
The 5 GWS guys - all potential 150 game players:
Plowman - 21 going 22. Will be a gun. Can play small and tall. #3 in his draft year. Looks shorter than 193cm but who cares!
Sumner - 22 going 23. injury riddled career thus far. Will get fitter and faster as he plays more. Has footy smarts and a good finisher. #10 in his draft (a Sandy lad)
Lamb - 23 going 24 - taken by Swans back when. Goal sneak, who finds the pill - could have kicked 4 yesterday.
Phillips - 24 going 25 - injured but as they say, the big guys take longer. Can take a contested grab and mobile around the ground.
Jaksch - 21 (only) going on 22. 196cm KPP swingman. Everyone seems frustrated with this lad. not sure why, still very young and needs to bulk up a bit (but then a guy like Dustin Fletcher was never 'bulky'). Hopefully will play seniors this weekend with the Bolt and Weitering sidelined.
Plowman and Sumner didnt have pre-seasons, either. With a pre-season under their belt, they can step it up another notch, next year
How well did Rowe play when Casboult's role was entrusted upon him. Back in the role we originally recruited him for.
At one stage in the last, I thought we had Wayne Carey at CHF....... Rowe was clunking marks, crashing packs, kicking straight, marshalling the forward line........ then 20 secs later he was in the ruck, doing the same thing!!!!......... There is NO way I saw that coming!! At the start of the 3rd Q, we looked flat and I thought we were cooked - then Rowe and Jones start their Dermie and Dunstall impersonations, for 25 minutes, and we had a fully functioning forward line for the first time since Fev left.
Turned to a mate, with about 5 mins to go, to ask him to check online, how much Rowe was paying for the Coleman!!!!
From Wiki, re Rowe's time at Norwood:
In 2008, Rowe moved to Adelaide, and joined the Norwood Football Club in the SANFL. Rowe played four seasons with Norwood, playing 86 senior games and kicking 112 goals for the club.[3]
Kicked 6.1 against Sturt in one game, a few other bags of 4:
http://www.foxsportspulse.com/team_info.cgi?player=Sam%20Rowe&action=PSTATS&pID=190810149&client=1-3289-0-103282-10028550 (http://www.foxsportspulse.com/team_info.cgi?player=Sam%20Rowe&action=PSTATS&pID=190810149&client=1-3289-0-103282-10028550)
He is managing expectations expertly, at the same time as making sure the players and others at the club don't get ahead of themselves by always setting the next goal. I love the fact that he says "They can have one day to enjoy a win and then it's back to business and hard work".
Yes, an expert at the proverbial, cliched "keeping a lid on it."
Just finished watching the replay. Can't believe that Rowe is the same player who's best not so long ago was a two handed punch. He didnt just contest the ruck but won it well and cleanly. He looks agile and his kicking is sweet which is just as well because we'll need two of him next week.
Another thing I noted was how switched on Gibb's was right from the start. If he could bring that every week he'll win a brownlow.
Just finished watching the replay. Can't believe that Rowe is the same player who's best not so long ago was a two handed punch. He didnt just contest the ruck but won it well and cleanly. He looks agile and his kicking is sweet which is just as well because we'll need two of him next week.
Another thing I noted was how switched on Gibb's was right from the start. If he could bring that every week he'll win a brownlow.
Rowe will have to ruck again this week...probably assisting Cam Wood, was a part time ruckman for Norwood so he
isnt a complete novice...
Rowe will have to ruck again this week...probably assisting Cam Wood, was a part time ruckman for Norwood so he
isnt a complete novice...
He'll do it well even against Goldy. I'm just amazed at what a dose confidence has done for him. So many were calling him a spud, come to think of it I like spuds. :)
Just finished watching the replay. Can't believe that Rowe is the same player who's best not so long ago was a two handed punch.
He panics when he is down back, not trusting his marking and afraid of getting caught with the ball ( hence the chaos kicks and handballs). Up forward and on the ball he can back himself without fear of consequences.
Some people are natural backmen, many aren't. The Casboult injury might just prove to be a bonus for Rowe.
True enough about Rowe, but it's finding weiters and plowman that is the key to releasing him BACK forward, just a pity that he won't have Levi to team with.
True enough about Rowe, but it's finding weiters and plowman that is the key to releasing him BACK forward, just a pity that he won't have Levi to team with.
or Kreuzer.
Rowe will have to ruck again this week...probably assisting Cam Wood, was a part time ruckman for Norwood so he
isnt a complete novice...
Can we get Wood upgraded? Also he didn't play this past week for Northern (unless I am mistaken) so is he fit to go?
I loved seeing the emotion from Simmo. This game meant so much. Even Gibbs looked a bit red-eyed when speaking to Mooney after the game.
After jumping around my lounge room I litterally sat on my couch and wept a little bit haha. That was just amazing.
Up until 2013 I hadn't had a number on my Guernsey since number 43 when I was ten. The night before we played Richmond in the final I ironed on the number 6. Absolutely love Simmo. Heart and soul blue bagger!!
Great to see this post.
I was loving Gibbs during the game, and his emotion, especially for Simmo, after the game. A highlight for me.
I too was a bit misty eyed at the end of the game.
From Wiki, re Rowe's time at Norwood:
Kicked 6.1 against Sturt in one game, a few other bags of 4:
http://www.foxsportspulse.com/team_info.cgi?player=Sam%20Rowe&action=PSTATS&pID=190810149&client=1-3289-0-103282-10028550 (http://www.foxsportspulse.com/team_info.cgi?player=Sam%20Rowe&action=PSTATS&pID=190810149&client=1-3289-0-103282-10028550)
Well I'll be......
only a couple of weeks ago I mentioned trying Sam up front, remembering him getting on the end of a couple while playing down back.
He was a beautiful kick at goal and looked really oblivious to what was going on around him - fully focused and accurate.
I had no idea he had this string to his bow, albeit a while ago.
What are we waiting for?? (oh that's right, we've run out of big guys up front, down back, and in the ruck... bugger)
thanks for the link FB
Bryce Gibbs roars into AFLCPA top 10
AFLCA leaderboard
43 Patrick Dangerfield (Geel) (26)
39 Joel Selwood (Geel) (28)
37 Todd Goldstein (NM) (28)
37 Jack Viney (Melb) (22)
36 Tom Lynch (GC) (23)
34 Luke Parker (Syd) (23)
32 Rory Sloane (Adel) (26)
30 Bryce Gibbs (Carl) (27)
30 Dan Hannebery (Syd) )26)
29 Lance Franklin (Syd) (29)
Gibbs AFLCPA votes
Man, he's in very classy company - gotta love that
It's interesting that there has been a lot of discussion on our rebuild and the associated need to get a solid defence into place on which we could then build. This has started in a very promising way with Weitering and Plowman coming in and together with Sam Rowe currently identified as an important member. Jamo remember has been really struggling
I'm a bit puzzled therefore that we now want to start unraveling and unsettling it by moving Sam elsewhere at the first sight of injuries. As Murph said today, we are currently more concerned with building for the future and playing to and perfecting our system? Surely a major disruption such as this to our defence to cover injuries elsewhere would run counter to that objective?
We need to try and cover our injuries first and foremost from whatever depth we have available in those areas not rob areas where we seem to have established something promising. Sam's exploits at his previous clubs I say are not that important to us atm as we really need him to continue in the role he is currently performing for us. The need we had for him to move on Sun was an emergency one-off rather than something we necessarily want to do on an on going basis.
It's interesting that there has been a lot of discussion on our rebuild and the associated need to get a solid defence into place on which we could then build. This has started in a very promising way with Weitering and Plowman coming in and together with Sam Rowe currently identified as an important member. Jamo remember has been really struggling
I'm a bit puzzled therefore that we now want to start unraveling and unsettling it by moving Sam elsewhere at the first sight of injuries. As Murph said today, we are currently more concerned with building for the future and playing to and perfecting our system? Surely a major disruption such as this to our defence to cover injuries elsewhere would run counter to that objective?
We need to try and cover our injuries first and foremost from whatever depth we have available in those areas not rob areas where we seem to have established something promising. Sam's exploits at his previous clubs I say are not that important to us atm as we really need him to continue in the role he is currently performing for us. The need we had for him to move on Sun was an emergency one-off rather than something we necessarily want to do on an on going basis.
If our many players playing many roles system is on track we can start either Jaksch or Rowe forward or back, and it shouldn't matter.
That's if we don't need Rowe to ruck.
Bryce Gibbs roars into AFLCPA top 10
AFLCA leaderboard
43 Patrick Dangerfield (Geel) (26)
39 Joel Selwood (Geel) (28)
37 Todd Goldstein (NM) (28)
37 Jack Viney (Melb) (22)
36 Tom Lynch (GC) (23)
34 Luke Parker (Syd) (23)
32 Rory Sloane (Adel) (26)
30 Bryce Gibbs (Carl) (27)
30 Dan Hannebery (Syd) )26)
29 Lance Franklin (Syd) (29)
It's a shame Goldy's in there, now that we have no real ruckmen. He should have a day out.
If our many players playing many roles system is on track we can start either Jaksch or Rowe forward or back, and it shouldn't matter.
That's if we don't need Rowe to ruck.
Big if. Most of what I hear says that it is still very much a WIP.
Rowe may well ultimately HAVE to ruck but as I said we shouldn't be jumping to that solution without looking at other options first. Get creative as BB is so fond of saying. ;)
Rowe is a lot stronger and a lot more experienced than the last time he was up forward. All that time down back using his body to hold out his opponent and take a simple mark there in the last qtr just came naturally to him. It was like he marked it and then realised what he'd just done.
Only a snapshot but such a positive sign. Weitering, Plowman, Simpson, Docherty, Byrne & Touhy in the backline might look a bit small but leaves Rowe to fill in up forward while Cas is out.
Big if. Most of what I hear says that it is still very much a WIP.
Rowe may well ultimately HAVE to ruck but as I said we shouldn't be jumping to that solution without looking at other options first. Get creative as BB is so fond of saying. ;)
Of course Cookie, but occasionally sometimes these things are forced onto you.
The true test of it is how everyone responds to it, not necessarily what is done to mitigate things.
Provided everyone gains something from the exercise, then no matter how many times we move players around, its simply an effort of ongoing education and developement.
Rowe is a lot stronger and a lot more experienced than the last time he was up forward. All that time down back using his body to hold out his opponent and take a simple mark there in the last qtr just came naturally to him. It was like he marked it and then realised what he'd just done.
Only a snapshot but such a positive sign. Weitering, Plowman, Simpson, Docherty, Byrne & Touhy in the backline might look a bit small but leaves Rowe to fill in up forward while Cas is out.
You could put Jaksch in defence too. Or White.
It's interesting that there has been a lot of discussion on our rebuild and the associated need to get a solid defence into place on which we could then build. This has started in a very promising way with Weitering and Plowman coming in and together with Sam Rowe currently identified as an important member. Jamo remember has been really struggling
I'm a bit puzzled therefore that we now want to start unraveling and unsettling it by moving Sam elsewhere at the first sight of injuries. As Murph said today, we are currently more concerned with building for the future and playing to and perfecting our system? Surely a major disruption such as this to our defence to cover injuries elsewhere would run counter to that objective?
We need to try and cover our injuries first and foremost from whatever depth we have available in those areas not rob areas where we seem to have established something promising. Sam's exploits at his previous clubs I say are not that important to us atm as we really need him to continue in the role he is currently performing for us. The need we had for him to move on Sun was an emergency one-off rather than something we necessarily want to do on an on going basis.
Bolton is very strong on players being able to play more than one role and I suspect that using Rowe to cover for Casboult could be more than just an in-game move. The fact that it worked so well will have Bolton thinking seriously about it for the next few weeks, particularly with Kreuzer and Casboult out.
While I would prefer to see Rowe in defence, he may find the North forwards a little too agile and could be better value as a key forward and back-up ruckman. We certainly don't have players in the NBs demanding a game as a key forward, key defender and/or ruckman.
You could put Jaksch in defence too. Or White.
Presuming no Weitering this week, we are going to need more height down back - Waite, Brown, Petrie. And Daw too?!!
I'd like to see Plow take Waite (good test); so who then for the other two? Like the idea of Rowe staying forward but he might be needed in defence. Gorringe and Jaksch both in?
Maybe Jack to debut if fit?
Or is it time to give Foster a crack?
Reckon Jamo will be found out against any of those 4 blokes sadly....
This year has been exciting from the "who's gunna play this week and what are they like? " aspect.