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Defenders cop a rough deal, they're bound to lose a few one on one contests but when they do it's costly,  a forward gets beaten or doesn't even make it to the contest and no one seems bothered so much.
Touhy's foot skills are as good as anyone at Carlton, he's quick, strong and has a natural attacking instinct.
His good far outweighs the bad in my opinion.

Do not disagree with any of that except that last sentence, in particular the far outweighs bit. I think if we could slot a more natural defender in his spot (say Byrne), 2E could be a weapon further up the ground for us. Thats a win-win AFAIC.

Far too much heart in the mouth stuff for my taste with Tuohy in defence atm. (Well I don't like the taste of it!).

We have a few guys still not getting much of the ball, no matter how improved our work rate all over the ground has been. Therefore I am pretty certain that Armfield will get a game. His raw pace will be very useful.

Jamison probably won't get a game our defence stood up very well against a team with premiership aspirations. 

Armfield for Buckley would probably be a positive.

If fit, Jamison should come under consideration as an opponent for Daniher - despite less than brilliant form, Jamo is still our best tall defender against a leading forward because the others (apart from Byrne) lack closing speed and/or reach. Also, Weitering has been a more attacking player in the games that Jamo has played.

Zach is as safe as houses, among the first half dozen picked.

Plowman and weitering have made Jamo redundant.

Both are better at closing, both can actually spoil and both have a level of ability above what he does.

Jamo has been a good servant but he is now our backup defender and will only play if the others don't.

I suspect that Jamison will only play if he gets back in form.  At his best, he's well ahead of Rowe, Weitering and Plowman when it comes to shutting down a key forward.  However, I'm not convinced that he will be able to get back.  I hope I'm proved wrong.

I suspect that Jamison will only play if he gets back in form.  At his best, he's well ahead of Rowe, Weitering and Plowman when it comes to shutting down a key forward.  However, I'm not convinced that he will be able to get back.  I hope I'm proved wrong.

Bit of a message from the coach being dropped and I reckon he may call it quits before seasons end and allow Jessie G Mac a promotion so he can have a taste of senior footy..

Is G-Mac actually playing well in the VFL or are we just hopeful everything will just fall into place for him?

I wonder if the 1st yr players like JW will need a break at some point. This could be where Jamo etc. would  be able to just walk in. Thoughts...