Curnow to Stanton.
Armfield to Hibberd.
Cachia/Carrazzo to Watson

I know what you are saying Birdtown but I don't reckon Malthouse will go that way. He will work with what works for the list and that sort of setup works against our strengths.

If we are in a grandfinal and its tight and players a moving it forward at all costs 3 tall forwards is probably the go but we need to get there first. The game is changing a bit. The press is still having an impact but not as much as it once did. Slingshot is coming into play. Pace on the rebound and pace defending a rebound are super important. That pace also works with the press so it is a win win. 3 talls forwards will see that win break down a bit IMO.

KILL THEM!

_________________
Click here to follow TalkingCarlton on twitter
TalkingCarlton Posting Rules

And let's face it, has a team had three guy's of this quality, who also bring the same defensive pressure?

Intereting that MM had Yarran starting a little further up the ground yesterday.

_________________
I hope Essendon* folds.

It will be interesting to see who they try and tag Walker with. He is the man at the moment and I think alot of thought will go into him. Good luck trying to keep up with him.

Regards Cazzesman

_________________
Ricky Gervais - “Everyone has the right to hold whatever beliefs they want. And everyone else has the right to find those beliefs f***ing ridiculous.”

Kommer.

Heppell, Heppell, Heppell oh please put Heppell on him.

_________________
I hope Essendon* folds.

Something out of left field.

Levi is too good a talent to drop. The gorilla (hope I haven't villified anyone) we need up forward. Can actually take a pack mark. Decent second string ruck.

As much as we all love Kruezer he isn't a forward and he he isn't a tap ruck. But he is great around the ground.

Warnock is a tap ruck but not much else.

So why not play all three.

BUT with Kreuzer as the substitute? Run Warnock into the ground for two and a half quarters then bring Kreuzer on and ruck him solid for the last quarter and a half.


Any thoughts?

_________________
"Get ready, Teddy - you're on": Ron Barassi half time 1970 Grand Final

Doc Larkins is a know it all. Truly shits me.
What does he know about Judd?
Judd was expected to be ready for GWS and by his own admission Judd wasn't quite right according to MM.
Why does that make it a 2 week lay off?

I bet Judd plays against the Bumbers.

_________________
Everyone looks good in Navy Blue

yeah, I didn't think that watching the game.
don't mind him away from goal. (far away...joking......kind of...)
of course he has plenty of time to improve.

_________________
That’s not a political statement — it’s a harsh reality, and we must act,” she said. “He is a clear and present danger to the things that keep us strong and free. I support impeachment.”

Just no.
Sub has to be a running impact player.
What would Kreuzer bring in the last quarter that he wouldn't bring in the first 3?

If we're to play 3 talls in future... I'd like to see two (of the 3) recognised ruckmen and Casboult

_________________
“I would rather have questions that can't be answered than answers that can't be questioned.” ― Richard Feynman

or Waite + Casboult up front and Warnock in the ruck - No Kruiz

I'm with you Stefchook.

I don't think we can afford to give them a win in the ruck on a platter. Warnock takes first ruck for mine.
I liked Casboult in the ruck yesterday...in fact I liked his pure ruckwork moreso than Kreuzer's yesterday, but loved Kreuzers game.

Just because Kreuzer thrives in the ruck doesn't mean he's a good enough ruckman to play in the ruck. IMO Kreuzer has to improve in other areas of his game just like most others do. I think he just has to get his kicking back and hold a couple of those contested marks. He has the tools.

I believe Kreuzer will be a success as a forward when he regains his skill to kick straight. If he kicked all those misses in the last month he would be the KPF we've been waiting for. He can make it as a forward. He'll come good as a forward and he stretches their backline too.

I'd have Kreuzer in before Casboult, but Casboult is a damn good catch of the high contested ball. If we can't play Hendo as a CHF then I think we'll need Casboult with Waite and Kreuzer being the 3rd tall and ruck rover in the forwardline.

I think the MC will choose who they have to based on the match ups.

_________________
Everyone looks good in Navy Blue

hope so BB.

_________________
That’s not a political statement — it’s a harsh reality, and we must act,” she said. “He is a clear and present danger to the things that keep us strong and free. I support impeachment.”

Totally agree.. I dont think he is a ruckman nor a forward, nor a backman. he s a tallish, slowish, versatile utility.

You are kidding yourself.

Betts is a walk up start...he's fit and hungry and supremely talented compared to anyone vying for his spot in the first 18.

Bettsy can also play in the midfield which I expect along with Garlett and Yarran to add a bit of x factor in there which may give us the luxury to retain Menzel in the forwardline with 2 of the 3 Amogos at any given time.

Judd should be primed for this game following the rest, and Carrazzo said he's been aiming to be ready for the Bumbers game and my bet is he will play too if he's fit. Carrazzo had a very good preseason and has a great fitness base to come in and play well after missing so much. He'll be fresh and ready to give these pricks a taste of their own medicine.

This is the game I want to win...just as much as I NEED to beat the Pies.

Season defining game. We want their spot and Freo's too.
Lets see if we've got what it takes.

IN: JUDD BETTS CARRAZZO WARNOCK..........and Lucas if we need more pace.....mmmm Lucas or Menzel?????

OUT: Candidates include Bell, Menzel, Cachia, Casboult, Bootsma.........White was outstanding yesterday, but he might be another to make way if Hendo plays fwd.

Curnow for Stanton
Carrazzo for Watson

_________________
Everyone looks good in Navy Blue

Warnock will have beaten the taller, higher jumping ruckmen who by then have started to tire. They will not keep up with Kreuzer's running ability and that is his impact. Don't many on this forum liken him to a modern day ruck rover?

Anyway what is this sub HAS to be a running impact player? The sub needs to fit into the team structure I would have thought. IMHO of course.

_________________
"Get ready, Teddy - you're on": Ron Barassi half time 1970 Grand Final

Perhaps I am, but then perhaps you are, in any case its becoming clearer that he isn't our best ruck, nor is he currently an effective forward, nor is he an effective back, master of none, reasonable utility overall

Not that they will, but no concerns if they were to drop him to make way for CHF eddie next week. Bolt and 206 is enough.