Re: Round 5 preview Carlton v Collingwood
Reply #14 –
Cloke playing further up the ground is a real worry, moreso than if he is onside 50. I saw him take about 15 marks in a game relatively a few years ago against Hendo playing at CHF and he was so far BOG it wasn't funny. Cloke is far better in that role and his field kicking is good- he controlled play in the front half of the ground that day. The problem for the pies then becomes who becomes the target inside 50 if Cloke is playing higher?
None of Rowe or Jamison have to pace to go with the Pies' talls on a lead, and Jaksch lacks the mass. Gault is another one we struggled with in the pre-season.