Pre game Promise AFL Rd 18 Carlton vs Collingwood at the MCG

Re: Pre game Promise AFL Rd 18 Carlton vs Collingwood at the MCG

Reply #105 – July 16, 2021, 11:59:51 pm

Quote from: RiverRat – on July 16, 2021, 06:36:58 pm

Not until they deserve to be selected, I hope

Yes, RR, that's very true. But then you could ask how is it the Fisher is a walk up start?

I think that Honey has performed consistently in the VFL and probably deserves a game. Kemp is another one who must be close, although I'm happy to play a long game with a bloke of his potential. However, his form has arguably been better than that of Parks and Williamson, although the latter has justified his selection with two solid performances.

Re: Pre game Promise AFL Rd 18 Carlton vs Collingwood at the MCG

Reply #106 – July 17, 2021, 12:05:18 am

Quote from: Thryleon – on July 16, 2021, 08:34:32 pm

Let's see how walsh feels about cripps absence if he ends up.with company

I think that Walsh has been our first choice for tagging this season. Cripps gets some attention around stoppages but it's young Sam who gets the full treatment. However, I reckon he'll miss Crippa's big body in there giving him some protection and feeding him the ball.

It will be a big test for Sam, and the team as a whole.

Re: Pre game Promise AFL Rd 18 Carlton vs Collingwood at the MCG

Reply #107 – July 17, 2021, 01:39:36 am

Agree Cripps absence will be noticeable indeed, Patrick absorbs plenty of contact and works hard inside.
Crucial linchpin, I don’t think we’ll get close to the Pies midfield output, without him.

Re: Pre game Promise AFL Rd 18 Carlton vs Collingwood at the MCG

Reply #108 – July 17, 2021, 07:50:31 am

Quote from: bmaurizio – on July 17, 2021, 01:39:36 am

Agree Cripps absence will be noticeable indeed, Patrick absorbs plenty of contact and works hard inside.
Crucial linchpin, I don’t think we’ll get close to the Pies midfield output, without him.

Re: Pre game Promise AFL Rd 18 Carlton vs Collingwood at the MCG

Reply #109 – July 17, 2021, 07:53:45 am

Quote from: DJC – on July 17, 2021, 12:05:18 am

I think that Walsh has been our first choice for tagging this season. Cripps gets some attention around stoppages but it's young Sam who gets the full treatment. However, I reckon he'll miss Crippa's big body in there giving him some protection and feeding him the ball.

It will be a big test for Sam, and the team as a whole.

Barker was on SEN yesterday and they asked him if he was surprised Cripps would miss, he said he is the definition of a battering ram. He has always played that way and always will.
I think Crippa thrives on physical contact, it's like he dares the oppo to keep coming at him and see if they can out last him in a game.

Re: Pre game Promise AFL Rd 18 Carlton vs Collingwood at the MCG

Reply #110 – July 17, 2021, 09:19:43 am

Some or all of Newnes, Kennedy, Williams, Curnow (and maybe even Stocker for short periods) should be able to give Walsh some help when he's playing inside. Dow is also young. I think we have enough to help Walsh at least for this game. Hopefully no injuries and hopefully no Pies players outside the middle get off the leash.

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Reply #111 – July 17, 2021, 09:21:27 am

You'd think Adams will go to Walsh, and without any help, that will be a pretty tough assignment.

Re: Pre game Promise AFL Rd 18 Carlton vs Collingwood at the MCG

Reply #112 – July 17, 2021, 11:03:37 am

Quote from: laj – on July 16, 2021, 06:05:51 pm

No.60?...hehehe.

Gimme a spell. I'm 19 years off that milestone.

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Reply #113 – July 17, 2021, 11:08:03 am

Quote from: kruddler – on July 17, 2021, 11:03:37 am

Gimme a spell. I'm 19 years off that milestone.

Jim is just saying you demonstrate wisdom way beyond your years.

Re: Pre game Promise AFL Rd 18 Carlton vs Collingwood at the MCG

Reply #114 – July 17, 2021, 11:10:43 am

Quote from: Gointocarlton – on July 17, 2021, 11:08:03 am

Jim is just saying you demonstrate wisdom way beyond your years.

Or that i'm going senile....

Re: Pre game Promise AFL Rd 18 Carlton vs Collingwood at the MCG

Reply #115 – July 17, 2021, 11:53:21 am

Quote from: DJC – on July 16, 2021, 11:59:51 pm

I think that Honey has performed consistently in the VFL and probably deserves a game.

I do not agree with that at all, for me Honey has been flash in the pan along the lines of Martin, but maybe even less and at a lower level of competition!

Carroll has come in and gone at 100% after an injury interrupted season, he's the one I'd reward, because that sends the right type of message.

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Reply #116 – July 17, 2021, 12:38:02 pm

Quote from: LP – on July 17, 2021, 11:53:21 am

I do not agree with that at all, for me Honey has been flash in the pan along the lines of Martin, but maybe even less and at a lower level of competition!

Carroll has come in and gone at 100% after an injury interrupted season, he's the one I'd reward, because that sends the right type of message.

Yes, Carroll is another that should be on the verge of senior selection. However, Honey consistently makes the most of his opportunities around the goals and provides defensive pressure inside forward 50. He would be an upgrade on Martin, who must be struggling with injury.