Re: AFL Rd 5 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Adelaide in Adelaide
Reply #144 –
With Docherty spending most of the game in the midfield, we have gone with six defenders plus Cerra (GWS) and Hewett (North) playing mainly in defence. I think we'll continue that approach.
Plowman as the sub would provide an option to stiffen the defence if Cerra/Hewett doesn't work.
Plowman like Dow seems to be one of those "too good for 2s not good enough for 1s" type players. I'm sorry but if we are asking him to perform a defensive role on a dangerous fwd, forget it. He panics, makes mistakes and gives away frees in dangerous parts the ground. If necessary, I think he would be better suited to a run-with role in the midfield or as a negating half forward. I think his footy brain is good, disposal is okish, but inside the oppositions F50? No way.