Re: RD 16 : Carlton v St Kilda (Pre-game Chatter)
Reply #81 –
From memory Andy Mac wasn't exactly tearing it up in the VFL last year before he got a call up. I know it was probably more due to our extraordinarily long injury list, but he did step up at AFL level. Makes me think that maybe we should just take a gamble on Watson. What's there to lose? If we don't give him a shot now, we'll end up trading him for unders (as he probably has little trade value if he can't get a game). Mitchell on the other hand isn't ready for AFL - not a good enough tank yet etc. At least we know Watson can play out a full game.
Maybe you should have a better read of Crash's & RR's reports, he (Mac) had shown good form in the 2s before coming in last week.
I'm really surprised people are suggesting to "gift" games to players that certainly have done nothing to deserve a call up. Really doesn't set a standard and culture going forward. Many here keep referring to Swans/Cats culture and how players don't get gifted games in those teams, but we should Hope MM doesn't start down this track.