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Re: AFL Rd 4 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs North Melbourne

Reply #75 –
 On AFL site now that Walsh won’t play this week, but will probably return for Gather round against the Crows.  Kennedy and Martin also ruled out for this week.
 
Surely Dow gets a chance….?

This is now the longest premiership drought in the history of the Carlton Football Club - more evidence of climate change?

Re: AFL Rd 4 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs North Melbourne

Reply #77 –
Agree Tonyo....2 midfielders short, plus Acres. Maybe even a Kemp or Carroll along with Dow? Or stick with Doc in the middle and maybe bring in Cincotta or Plowman?

Re: AFL Rd 4 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs North Melbourne

Reply #78 –
Can you leave LOB out after being the Sub every week and a Winger goes out? Very harsh if they do that.

Re: AFL Rd 4 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs North Melbourne

Reply #79 –
The fact he was the sub and only got a quarter here and there could be used as the reason for sending him back to the VFL to get a full game under his belt.

Re: AFL Rd 4 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs North Melbourne

Reply #80 –
Quote from: PaulP on
https://www.afl.com.au/news/897233/no-good-friday-return-for-blues-superstar-but-he-s-close

Looks like Sam Walsh will be back for the R5 Crows game.
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Re: AFL Rd 4 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs North Melbourne

Reply #81 –
It was pointed out that there’s a 10 day gap between our game against the Crows next Thursday and the St Kilda game, so the selectors might be tempted to delay his return to the St Kilda game. I guess the interstate travel might not be ideal for his back. On the other hand, if he plays against the Crows, he has a full 10 day break to recover in preparation for the St Kilda game.

Re: AFL Rd 4 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs North Melbourne

Reply #82 –
Quote from: Mav on
The fact he was the sub and only got a quarter here and there could be used as the reason for sending him back to the VFL to get a full game under his belt.
I agree.
To be honest, I'd think Cincotta might be in the mix. One thing he can do is run, and his kicking isn't disastrous. Apparently Binns has impressed somewhat as well. I'd prefer to have Cincotta at his point: a more mature body.

Binns had 22 possessions, 10 marks and 5 tackles last round. In round 1 he had 21 possessions, 7 marks and 3 tackles.
Cincotta had 35 possessions, 5 marks and 3 tackles against GWS. In round 1 he had 23 possessions, 4 marks and 3 tackles.

Of the others, the only one with big numbers is Plowman, who, I must admit, is playing a LOT better this year. His confidence is up and he's getting huge numbers.

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Re: AFL Rd 4 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs North Melbourne

Reply #83 –
Think they'll go with LOB in for Acres, they have been pretty consistent going with three genuine wings this season and last, (Ed playing as the third at the moment).
As for Owies replacement, will depend whether they want a small pressure forward, maybe Fogarty, or play another mid in which case Dow or Cincotta might get a run.  Sub maybe Kemp for a bit of cover front and back.

Re: AFL Rd 4 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs North Melbourne

Reply #84 –
Quote from: Mav on
It was pointed out that there’s a 10 day gap between our game against the Crows next Thursday and the St Kilda game, so the selectors might be tempted to delay his return to the St Kilda game. I guess the interstate travel might not be ideal for his back. On the other hand, if he plays against the Crows, he has a full 10 day break to recover in preparation for the St Kilda game.
I think that's their plan, play him against the Crows and give him a 10 day break to back up against the Saints.

Re: AFL Rd 4 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs North Melbourne

Reply #85 –
LOB doesnt fill me with much confidence, went at 40%DE last game and was poor imo, couldnt pick him even as the sub based on what he has dished up so far. Id be looking at Fogarty and maybe even Plowman.
Nth are not shabby in the midfield with Simpkin, LDU probably as ins along with Cunnington and have some experienced journeymen in Shiels and Greenwood who will probably tag Cripps along with a decent ruckman in Goldstein so I wouldnt be picking too many experimental bananas who cant get their own ball for this one or we could get knocked over.
The games we lose to bottom teams are usually the result of poor team selection and half ar$ed  effort in contesting ie Crows game sticks in my mind from last season so no softies or players who wont chase or tackle consistently.
Nth dont have much star power so they will rely on doing those contesting basics well and being Clarkson coached after a poor loss I expect a decent rebound..
They have some players I would put effort into and they are Larkey who for some reason worries Weitering plus Zurhaar and Cunnington. Id have the in form Newman on Zurhaar and have Hewett follow Cunnington around....

Re: AFL Rd 4 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs North Melbourne

Reply #86 –
Quote from: Mav on
The fact he was the sub and only got a quarter here and there could be used as the reason for sending him back to the VFL to get a full game under his belt.

O'Brien did play a full game with the magoos against Geelong so he's played 7.5 quarters over three weeks. 

I'd like to see him gaining form and confidence in the VFL for a week or two but we are light on for wingers.  Could we go with Hollands and Binns?
“Why don’t you knock it off with them negative waves? Why don’t you dig how beautiful it is out here? Why don’t you say something righteous and hopeful for a change?”  Oddball

Re: AFL Rd 4 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs North Melbourne

Reply #87 –
Quote from: ElwoodBlues1 on
LOB doesnt fill me with much confidence, went at 40%DE last game and was poor imo, couldnt pick him even as the sub based on what he has dished up so far. Id be looking at Fogarty and maybe even Plowman.
Nth are not shabby in the midfield with Simpkin, LDU probably as ins along with Cunnington and have some experienced journeymen in Shiels and Greenwood who will probably tag Cripps along with a decent ruckman in Goldstein so I wouldnt be picking too many experimental bananas who cant get their own ball for this one or we could get knocked over.
The games we lose to bottom teams are usually the result of poor team selection and half ar$ed  effort in contesting ie Crows game sticks in my mind from last season so no softies or players who wont chase or tackle consistently.
Nth dont have much star power so they will rely on doing those contesting basics well and being Clarkson coached after a poor loss I expect a decent rebound..
They have some players I would put effort into and they are Larkey who for some reason worries Weitering plus Zurhaar and Cunnington. Id have the in form Newman on Zurhaar and have Hewett follow Cunnington around....

My thoughts as well - North are not playing bad football and looms as hotly contested battle in the middle and we are thinbare there again. Can't afford to carry pushovers need hardnuts in this game as North have a few.

Re: AFL Rd 4 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs North Melbourne

Reply #88 –
Quote from: ElwoodBlues1 on
LOB doesnt fill me with much confidence, went at 40%DE last game and was poor imo, couldnt pick him even as the sub based on what he has dished up so far. Id be looking at Fogarty and maybe even Plowman.
Nth are not shabby in the midfield with Simpkin, LDU probably as ins along with Cunnington and have some experienced journeymen in Shiels and Greenwood who will probably tag Cripps along with a decent ruckman in Goldstein so I wouldnt be picking too many experimental bananas who cant get their own ball for this one or we could get knocked over.
The number of games we have lost through poor choices by the Match committee does my head in.
This is against that ^%@@$%#$& Clarko, so NO PRISONERS.
2024... Moir of the same to come

Re: AFL Rd 4 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs North Melbourne

Reply #89 –
Quote from: BluePhantom on
The number of games we have lost through poor choices by the Match committee does my head in.
This is against that ^%@@$%#$& Clarko, so NO PRISONERS.
And it's a team that continually likes to stitch us up when it is not expected.
The Force Awakens!