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Quote from: ItsOurTime – on February 07, 2014, 11:32:17 pm

Quote from: Thryleon – on February 07, 2014, 10:48:19 pm

Maybe although PCL injuries may have caused him some grief.  He is more centre half forward than anything else.

MK? I'm not so sure. Once teams worked out his issues with body contact in marking contests, it was over.

MK is not a forward's asshole, has been tried many a time up forward (even when fit) and failed to impact the game.

http://www.carltonfc.com.au/video/2014-02-25/cfc-tv-cripps-post-match

The lad has exceptionally quick hands. Will be a gem.

Quote from: flyboy77 – on February 26, 2014, 05:44:12 pm

http://www.carltonfc.com.au/video/2014-02-25/cfc-tv-cripps-post-match

The lad has exceptionally quick hands. Will be a gem.

As Bruce would say, does look 'Special'.

Quote from: flyboy77 – on February 26, 2014, 05:44:12 pm

http://www.carltonfc.com.au/video/2014-02-25/cfc-tv-cripps-post-match

The lad has exceptionally quick hands. Will be a gem.

As Bruce would say, does look 'Special'.

I think Cripps will be there in the 22 come rd 1 now, considering Judd and Carrots and he deserves it. I also think I like Everitt in the forward line especially with his goal kicking seeming to be decent. Playing him as a 3rd tall would really stretch defences behind Waite and Hendo. All 3 are mobile as well which is good.

I think the Hawks had the perfect set up last year and I wouldnt mind seeing, Waite and Hendo (Buddy and Roughy) Everitt/Walker (Gunston) Kreuzer (Hale) Warnock (Bailey). Not the same quality of players I know but I think its more structured and potent.

Quote from: Jean-Claude – on February 27, 2014, 01:24:48 pm

I think Cripps will be there in the 22 come rd 1 now, considering Judd and Carrots and he deserves it. I also think I like Everitt in the forward line especially with his goal kicking seeming to be decent. Playing him as a 3rd tall would really stretch defences behind Waite and Hendo. All 3 are mobile as well which is good.

I think the Hawks had the perfect set up last year and I wouldnt mind seeing, Waite and Hendo (Buddy and Roughy) Everitt/Walker (Gunston) Kreuzer (Hale) Warnock (Bailey). Not the same quality of players I know but I think its more structured and potent.

Yep I agree with this setup. We need structure in our big blokes, depth in our running and midfield stocks.

Its hard to know what level our big blokes are capable of getting to. We certainly need blokes that are more durable than we currently have. They just don't get on the park often enough and top fitness at the one time. Hopefully this changes.

Quote from: Pratty – on February 27, 2014, 01:42:42 pm

Quote from: Jean-Claude – on February 27, 2014, 01:24:48 pm

I think Cripps will be there in the 22 come rd 1 now, considering Judd and Carrots and he deserves it. I also think I like Everitt in the forward line especially with his goal kicking seeming to be decent. Playing him as a 3rd tall would really stretch defences behind Waite and Hendo. All 3 are mobile as well which is good.

I think the Hawks had the perfect set up last year and I wouldnt mind seeing, Waite and Hendo (Buddy and Roughy) Everitt/Walker (Gunston) Kreuzer (Hale) Warnock (Bailey). Not the same quality of players I know but I think its more structured and potent.

Yep I agree with this setup. We need structure in our big blokes, depth in our running and midfield stocks.

Its hard to know what level our big blokes are capable of getting to. We certainly need blokes that are more durable than we currently have. They just don't get on the park often enough and top fitness at the one time. Hopefully this changes.

Exactly right Pratty. The fact they dont play a lot together is a major problem, and the setup I mentioned will only work if Jamo and Watson can stay fit and in-form so we don't have to swing Waite or Hendo back. Which means we are back to our lame 1 key forward 1 ruck forward line setup.

For mine, Hendo has to play forward for most of the year no matter what is happening at the other end as we need to see if he has what it takes to become the man up forward and be the one to build the forward line around for the future. Because if not we may need to get the cheque book out soon, because Waite hasnt got long and the likes of Casboult are still long shots. A spine of Jamison, Watson, Henderson and Waite has to play most if not every game.

Quote from: Jean-Claude – on February 27, 2014, 08:27:06 pm

Quote from: Pratty – on February 27, 2014, 01:42:42 pm

Quote from: Jean-Claude – on February 27, 2014, 01:24:48 pm

I think Cripps will be there in the 22 come rd 1 now, considering Judd and Carrots and he deserves it. I also think I like Everitt in the forward line especially with his goal kicking seeming to be decent. Playing him as a 3rd tall would really stretch defences behind Waite and Hendo. All 3 are mobile as well which is good.

I think the Hawks had the perfect set up last year and I wouldnt mind seeing, Waite and Hendo (Buddy and Roughy) Everitt/Walker (Gunston) Kreuzer (Hale) Warnock (Bailey). Not the same quality of players I know but I think its more structured and potent.

Yep I agree with this setup. We need structure in our big blokes, depth in our running and midfield stocks.

Its hard to know what level our big blokes are capable of getting to. We certainly need blokes that are more durable than we currently have. They just don't get on the park often enough and top fitness at the one time. Hopefully this changes.

Exactly right Pratty. The fact they dont play a lot together is a major problem, and the setup I mentioned will only work if Jamo and Watson can stay fit and in-form so we don't have to swing Waite or Hendo back. Which means we are back to our lame 1 key forward 1 ruck forward line setup.

For mine, Hendo has to play forward for most of the year no matter what is happening at the other end as we need to see if he has what it takes to become the man up forward and be the one to build the forward line around for the future. Because if not we may need to get the cheque book out soon, because Waite hasnt got long and the likes of Casboult are still long shots. A spine of Jamison, Watson, Henderson and Waite has to play most if not every game.

They do have to play most if not every game I do agree 100% Jean-Claude because we certainly didn't trade in or draft any ready-made big blokes. Giles looks a good kid to have IMO and Watson has shown some good early signs that we hope continue but we decided not to go after the likes of Jesse White and Luke Delaney and didn't draft in  Joel Tippett or Mitch Thorp for example so we need our big blokes to stand up. Pressure and spotlight is fair and square on them which is fine with me. They fall over then we seriously need to look at their futures. We simply need players that play longer (in any position but partic the bigger blokes) so that we can build our structures and flanks, etc around.

Nobody had Buckley in their starting 22 for 2014.  Is he a chance and who does he replace??