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Re: AFL Rd 21 2025 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Fremantle

Reply #75 –
Quote from: Gointocarlton – on
I will go right against the grain and say that I actually feel more comfortable when L Young is in the side next to Weiters. His biggest problem is lack of continuity (being in and out of the side) so to me, its quite admirable the job he does when he comes in.
Credit when it is due, I think he's been better this season when he has been given the opportunity, but I'd still have him behind a couple of others on the list when they are all equally fit.

To me Lewis Young's main problem is he's not a natural footballer, he doesn't go at the footy by default, when confronted with an unrehearsed scenario his tendency is to hesitate and that leaves him looking a bit silly at times. Also it makes him vulnerable to opposition who are willing to create those moments of doubt.

One of the things that makes Weitering so good is that he doesn't hesitate, he always goes at the footy wherever and whenever. Because he commits to the contest so early he gets to and wins so many of them.
"Extremists on either side will always meet in the Middle!"

Re: AFL Rd 21 2025 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Fremantle

Reply #76 –
Quote from: Lods – on
Quote from: Gointocarlton – on
Another ITK poster susequently offered that Cripps hasn't said he wants out, but rather that he is happy to go back to WA if we are doing to a full blown rebuild.

If on the other hand he wants to be a one club player that's fine too...but the next couple of years will likely be tough ones.
Maybe playing without the burden of captaincy would be a good idea.
He's one player we do owe.


I feel for Crippa. There's little doubt he is one terrific person. Even once it was obvious we wouldn't make finals, he still gave/gives his all - testament to the quality of the guy. One of his best mates retires (Doc) and another close friend and mentor (Voss) is under the pump. A disappointment and difficulty ridden rear.

But I doubt (hope!) we don't go rebuild. Change is needed and will happen. And things can change pretty quickly in this caper so I wouldn't be assuming a difficult couple of years ahead.
Only our ruthless best, from Board to bootstudders will get us no. 17
 

Re: AFL Rd 21 2025 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Fremantle

Reply #77 –
Quote from: Baggers – on
Quote from: Lods – on


If on the other hand he wants to be a one club player that's fine too...but the next couple of years will likely be tough ones.
Maybe playing without the burden of captaincy would be a good idea.
He's one player we do owe.


I feel for Crippa. There's little doubt he is one terrific person. Even once it was obvious we wouldn't make finals, he still gave/gives his all - testament to the quality of the guy. One of his best mates retires (Doc) and another close friend and mentor (Voss) is under the pump. A disappointment and difficulty ridden rear.

But I doubt (hope!) we don't go rebuild. Change is needed and will happen. And things can change pretty quickly in this caper so I wouldn't be assuming a difficult couple of years ahead.
I agree totally.

We have a multitude of good players due back from injury - sure we might be losing TDK and JSOS but we get back

Newman
Walsh
A healthy curnow
Hopefully a healthy Elijah (if he’s still with us surely they means he wants to be)
Jagga
Kemp
Cotters
A more experienced Cowan and Hollands next year
Lord has improved each week
I do actually think Jesse will come good with us, he does some great things, he’s only young and slight, he’ll be better next year.

Bring in some good hardened players and who knows.

I’d be stoked if Cripps stayed - of course if he needs to go home then that's it - but I just love the guy, more than any other player before him
Tbh. Seems to be down to earth, loyal to his teammates and coach, the guy is a superstar but doesn’t act like an arrogant entitled brat. Already an all time Carlton great.

Hope we do all we can to get that premiership cup for him!