Carlton Supporters Club

I'm with you Pratty... the kid has something IMO, and has way more upside than others on our list. Simply needs time and development, neither of which this club seems able to provide.  He is NOT a KP player but a flanker, and people forget that.

Is a deceptive, handy size, quick, has a huge hoof, gets to the right positions (which you can't teach), has the necessary defensive mindset and spoils with intent... but is currently too light, lacking core strength, falls over too much, kicks without looking and lacks confidence.  They are all things that can be changed... as opposed to Watson who is simply too slow, has NFI about positioning himself, and on the surface of things appears to be utterly lacking the necessary intent and desire.

I bet that blokes like Mackie looked pretty similar when he started out.  Tall, rangy and blown over in a stiff breeze.

As Penfolds say... the rewards of patience.

Quote from: BlueAvenger on April 23, 2014, 07:34:24 am

Watson has good size and a good left boot, but not much else. WTF were we thinking not grabbing Darling! Still $h1ts me, prefer Rowe, at least he can play on a resting ruck where his speed wont be an issue

Just watching Darling on the weekend he is the closest thing to a modern day Fev, he's lighting fast, built like a brick craphouse and kicks it like a mule, possibly a little less skilled but he is a star at the young age of 21.

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WEST COAST

INJURIES

Xavier Ellis (calf) test

Shannon Hurn (knee) 1-2 weeks

Mark LeCras (broken arm) 2-3 weeks

Beau Waters (shoulder) season

Darren Glass (suspended) 1 week

ON THE BLOCK: Xavier Ellis, who was plagued by calf issues during his time at Hawthorn, succumbed to another calf injury against Port Adelaide on Saturday. Skipper Darren Glass will happily accept a one-match ban for cleaning up Chad Wingard. Josh Hill produced another disappointing performance, failing to kick a goal from nine touches. Jamie Cripps managed only eight possessions.

NO PROBLEMS, JUST OFF NIGHT: DARLING

ON THE CUSP: Sam Butler was switched from defence into the midfield for East Perth in the WAFL on Good Friday and impressed. Big man Scott Lycett was a dominant force up forward, booting 5.1 from 15 touches and eight marks. Plenty of young Eagles turned heads too, including Jeremy McGovern (20 possessions), Blayne Wilson (24) and Callum Sinclair (20). Tom Barass, who has been hampered by a hip injury so far this season, amassed 17 touches in just over a half in his first game of 2014.

BEN WATERWORTH’S FORECAST: The Eagles had a golden opportunity to announce themselves and beat a quality side at home. They did not. While fitness was an issue — Port Adelaide overran Adam Simpson’s men in the fourth quarter — the inaccuracy of Josh Kennedy and Jack Darling in front of goal was costly, with the key forwards finishing with 3.8 between them. The Eagles’ fight and desire will be tested next Saturday when the team travels to Etihad Stadium to take on a rejuvenated Carlton. If they can rebound and win, a top-eight spot seems more realistic.

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WEST COAST

INJURIES

Xavier Ellis (calf) test

Shannon Hurn (knee) 1-2 weeks

Mark LeCras (broken arm) 2-3 weeks

Beau Waters (shoulder) season

Darren Glass (suspended) 1 week

ON THE BLOCK: Xavier Ellis, who was plagued by calf issues during his time at Hawthorn, succumbed to another calf injury against Port Adelaide on Saturday. Skipper Darren Glass will happily accept a one-match ban for cleaning up Chad Wingard. Josh Hill produced another disappointing performance, failing to kick a goal from nine touches. Jamie Cripps managed only eight possessions.

NO PROBLEMS, JUST OFF NIGHT: DARLING

ON THE CUSP: Sam Butler was switched from defence into the midfield for East Perth in the WAFL on Good Friday and impressed. Big man Scott Lycett was a dominant force up forward, booting 5.1 from 15 touches and eight marks. Plenty of young Eagles turned heads too, including Jeremy McGovern (20 possessions), Blayne Wilson (24) and Callum Sinclair (20). Tom Barass, who has been hampered by a hip injury so far this season, amassed 17 touches in just over a half in his first game of 2014.

BEN WATERWORTH’S FORECAST: The Eagles had a golden opportunity to announce themselves and beat a quality side at home. They did not. While fitness was an issue — Port Adelaide overran Adam Simpson’s men in the fourth quarter — the inaccuracy of Josh Kennedy and Jack Darling in front of goal was costly, with the key forwards finishing with 3.8 between them. The Eagles’ fight and desire will be tested next Saturday when the team travels to Etihad Stadium to take on a rejuvenated Carlton. If they can rebound and win, a top-eight spot seems more realistic.

Selections make perfect sense to me.

Cripps was as good as two men short. A spell back in the magoos is just what he needs.
Judd didn't play really so we are two players up already.

Jamison, Brock and Jeffy are the obvious ins with Robbo a toss of the coin probably up against 3 or 4 guys like Cachia, Holman, Graham etc.

I'm assuming Carrots will be the tagger, the only tagger, that's encouraging.

Quote from: cimm1979 on April 24, 2014, 06:56:15 pm

Selections make perfect sense to me.

Cripps was as good as two men short. A spell back in the magoos is just what he needs.
Judd didn't play really so we are two players up already.

Jamison, Brock and Jeffy are the obvious ins with Robbo a toss of the coin probably up against 3 or 4 guys like Cachia, Holman, Graham etc.

I'm assuming Carrots will be the tagger, the only tagger, that's encouraging.

Personally i don't like it.
I'd prefer to see Armfield back, the perfect sub.
I'd probably have Menzel + Buckley in ahead of Garlett.

Quote from: kruddler on April 24, 2014, 06:59:28 pm

Quote from: cimm1979 on April 24, 2014, 06:56:15 pm

Selections make perfect sense to me.

Cripps was as good as two men short. A spell back in the magoos is just what he needs.
Judd didn't play really so we are two players up already.

Jamison, Brock and Jeffy are the obvious ins with Robbo a toss of the coin probably up against 3 or 4 guys like Cachia, Holman, Graham etc.

I'm assuming Carrots will be the tagger, the only tagger, that's encouraging.

Personally i don't like it.
I'd prefer to see Armfield back, the perfect sub.
I'd probably have Menzel + Buckley in ahead of Garlett.

I agree. Re Armfield and Menzel, but prefer Garlett ahead of Bucks. The Brock inclusion is a worry.