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Re: NAB Challenge Rd #3: Carlton vs. Geelong

Reply #46 –
Quote from: PassIt2Carrots – on
Don't panic yet I reckon our forwardline has some talent. This is only a praccy match after all.
I know its a praccy match but:
1 still too many turnovers
2 still terrible in front of goal
3 still terrible at leading at the right time (ie our fwds aren't smart enough to create separation
4 Our rucks are witches hats
5 nab or not, we are still Geelongs bitches and they let us know about
6 Geelong look very slick albeit a "praccy match"
One positive, hello P Cripps
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Re: NAB Challenge Rd #3: Carlton vs. Geelong

Reply #47 –
Quote from: Gointocarlton – on
Quote from: PassIt2Carrots – on
Don't panic yet I reckon our forwardline has some talent. This is only a praccy match after all.
I know its a praccy match but:
1 still too many turnovers
2 still terrible in front of goal
3 still terrible at leading at the right time (ie our fwds aren't smart enough to create separation
4 Our rucks are witches hats
5 nab or not, we are still Geelongs bitches and they let us know about
6 Geelong look very slick albeit a "praccy match"
One positive, hello P Cripps

Insert our best run and carry players who move the ball quickly through the midfield and all those problems magically go away....well apart from the ruck problems. Although Wood wasn't too bad considering he just about rucked the whole game on his own.

Re: NAB Challenge Rd #3: Carlton vs. Geelong

Reply #48 –
Same old bombing long to a 1 on 2. Rubbish football.

Re: NAB Challenge Rd #3: Carlton vs. Geelong

Reply #49 –
I think a few positives out of the game.

Jones definitely looks like he can be a dangerous forward. Can we make him click?

Watson looked to get some confidence, found a it of ball towards the end. Missed his chances but shouldn't be an issue moving forward.

If those two can both play well consistently we have ourselves a forwardline.

Cripps found the ball 30 times.

Clem looks like he can play.
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Re: NAB Challenge Rd #3: Carlton vs. Geelong

Reply #51 –
I think MM treated this more like a practice match than Scott did.

Cripps is going to be something special.
Clem seems to be adjusting to the pace of the game quicker than I thought he would.
Bell is standing up when we need a presence.
Jones hasn't won me over yet but if can hold onto a few more grabs we may have one. In any case he'll still be better than Waite.
Murph started slow as you'd expect but showed near the end that he'll be ready round 1.
Didn't see much difference in Daisies game from last year.
Boekhorst was disappointing.
Byrne and Everett faded out after promising starts.
Watson won't make it.
Jaksch put in but didn't have enough support.
19 points is OK though when we were missing 3 play makers like Gibbs, Yazza and Simmo.
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Re: NAB Challenge Rd #3: Carlton vs. Geelong

Reply #52 –
I had Jones better until Watto really picked up the last qtr and a half.

Generally Geelong were more switched on the whole game, we were when we felt like it, usually when we were 5+ goals down. Plus the 50/50 type goals went through for Geelong whereas they missed for us. We didn't seem to have the confidence to kick to our big forwards early on hence we were haphazard going forward. Once we did we moved the ball better and they kicked some goals. Then we got back in the game. Like Wood in the ruck and Cripps. Cripps, as well as getting tough stats can go forward and take a big mark too. Wood is as good as any we have in the ruck. Takes marks, gets kicks and ducks pretty well too.

Still, we're developing the makings of a decent side. Think we'll get in to the bottom end of the 8, but that'll be it. Might win a final depending who we played.

Re: NAB Challenge Rd #3: Carlton vs. Geelong

Reply #53 –
As with all practice matches......The inclusion of half a dozen quality players will completely change the support and structures of the side.

We'll be able to make a much better judgement after round 3 of the season than round 3 of the NAB challenge ;)

Re: NAB Challenge Rd #3: Carlton vs. Geelong

Reply #54 –
Quote from: Lods – on
As with all practice matches......The inclusion of half a dozen quality players will completely change the support and structures of the side.

We'll be able to make a much better judgement after round 3 of the season than round 3 of the NAB challenge ;)

Absolutely Lod's. Look at the turn around from the Toast game when we injected some talent to take on the Filth.
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Re: NAB Challenge Rd #3: Carlton vs. Geelong

Reply #55 –
Quote from: kruddler – on
Quote from: Gointocarlton – on
Quote from: PassIt2Carrots – on
Don't panic yet I reckon our forwardline has some talent. This is only a praccy match after all.
I know its a praccy match but:
1 still too many turnovers
2 still terrible in front of goal
3 still terrible at leading at the right time (ie our fwds aren't smart enough to create separation
4 Our rucks are witches hats
5 nab or not, we are still Geelongs bitches and they let us know about
6 Geelong look very slick albeit a "praccy match"
One positive, hello P Cripps

Insert our best run and carry players who move the ball quickly through the midfield and all those problems magically go away....well apart from the ruck problems. Although Wood wasn't too bad considering he just about rucked the whole game on his own.
Agree but if those items I listed carry into the season proper, its going to be another long year.
2021-Pi$$ or get off the pot
2022- Real Deal or more of the same? 0.6%
2023- "Raise the Standard" - M. Voss Another year wasted Bar Set
2024-Back to the drawing boardNo excuses, its time
2025-Carlton can win the 2025 AFL Premiership

Re: NAB Challenge Rd #3: Carlton vs. Geelong

Reply #56 –
Yep, Cripps is a keeper.  While congestion continues around the ball, a big guy with quick hands and composure in traffic will be invaluable.
 

Re: NAB Challenge Rd #3: Carlton vs. Geelong

Reply #57 –
Seemed to me like Geelong were at full strength. Was there anyone of note missing??  No one of the calibre of Simpson, Yarran and Gibbs. A bit worried about Jammo. Definitely subbed due to an injury.

Re: NAB Challenge Rd #3: Carlton vs. Geelong

Reply #58 –
Quote from: Mav – on
Yep, Cripps is a keeper.  While congestion continues around the ball, a big guy with quick hands and composure in traffic will be invaluable.
Not to mention one tha can push forward and take a contested mark. Loved the way he used his size today.
The Ox is slow but I'm running out of patience.

Re: NAB Challenge Rd #3: Carlton vs. Geelong

Reply #59 –
This was a good hit out. Apart from Kreuzer and Walker, I'm happy that most players have had a good run into the new season. The real stuff will be our chance to measure results.