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Ladies Lounge / Re: AFLW - FINALS WEEK 2 - Carlton vs Hawthorn - Sat 7:15 @ Ikon
Last post by DJC -There were plenty of lessons to learn from last night, but one really sticks in my mind; you have your better players available and you are much more likely to contend.
When was the last time the boys had a whole list to choose from? Early 1996. That is an entire generation without having our best line-up available.
Not sure what our AFL program can do, but Innes and his minions can see what is required.
That said, can you see anyone who didn't play last night making a case for a spot next week? Skepper is one who comes to mind, even if her form has been pretty ordinary this season. However, 3 weeks ago I was saying that Maddy Guerin was having a less than stellar year. In the last 3 weeks she has been nothing short of brilliant. Last night she had huge numbers: 24 possessions, 11 tackles and 7 clearances. That is Cripps-like.
Of our lowest 4 possessions getters, one was Jess Good who dominated the ruck!
Maddie Hendrie didn't get a lot of ball, but she did her job. I don't think she would be under pressure.
Tara Bohanna only had 7 possessions and scored only 2 points, but there is no way known she'll miss.
Gab Pound? 5 possessions and only 66% game time.
The thing with Gab is that she gets important possessions or lays decisive tackles when they count. She had a quiet night but her experience and footy nous could be very handy next week. I think that those four will keep their places and we may well go with an unchanged lineup.
It is a strange position to have a winning Carlton team and be looking at where we can strengthen it