NAB Cup Rd 1: Carlton vs North (Matchday Discussion)

mjonc · **Posted:** Fri Feb 20, 2009 5:22 pm

Well I'm not going to go into a statisical background for the NAB Cup, but I will discuss where I would like to see the improvement in Carlton's game plan and development across the team.

I'm looking for the folowing signs tonight:

- Improved hit out ratio
- More run and bounce, taking players on
- More support at ground level when Fev has 2-3 against him.
- More forward line pressure and limit the numbers of rebound 50's
- Fisher to improve his kicking, both passing and shots on goal
- A more even performance across 4 quarters, our second and third quarters in 2008 were our undoing most weeks.
- Simmo and Murphy to raise there efficiency for long kicks
- Improved disposal when rebounding from 50.

I don't think we'll win, but then i thought Collingwood had no chance getting Maxwell off.

My tip Roos by 23pts

Big Kahuna Boot · **Posted:** Fri Feb 20, 2009 5:52 pm

..we have been known to go alright in the pre-season.. ..05 and 07 say hello.. ..09 makes the trifecta of on/off campaigns..hehe..

Virgin Blue · **Joined:** Mon Oct 22, 2007 12:32 pm **Posts:** 3021

I just want to say GO BLUES !!!!

DownUnderChick · **Posted:** Fri Feb 20, 2009 5:59 pm

I would prefer......

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bondiblue · **Posted:** Fri Feb 20, 2009 6:01 pm

I hope we win, and I think we can. A win is against the odds as North are a seasoned team with a sprinkle of youth in their. In fact, I would say North are a well balanced team even with the retirement of Shannon and Thompson. If anything, I think they're a better team without those 2 old blokes.

I would have preferred for Setanta to be playing against Hale, but then again we have Walker, Warnock, Carrazzo, Scotland, Hampson, Browne, Bannister and Bentick unavailable, so we have a real good chance to see the next tier of players; and they're all kids.

Seven debutants; that's fantastic for them, for the team and for the supporters.

If the Baby Blues win tonight, watch out season 2009.

JUDD FEV JAMO GIBBS MURPHY KREUZER GRIGG

we have a lot to look forward to tonight and enough guns to get us over the line.

JUDD

I'm really excited.

verbs · **Posted:** Fri Feb 20, 2009 6:03 pm

I've got the 2.5m screen fired up and am currently watching the last quarter v Brisbane at the Gabba last year.

Lurker Blue · **Posted:** Fri Feb 20, 2009 6:05 pm

SHIT YEAH!!!

FOOTY'S BACK BABY!!!

CARN BLUES!!!

mjonc · **Posted:** Fri Feb 20, 2009 6:14 pm

Fisher, Austin and Hadley out according to AFL Gameday teams.

Milestone match: Little Mjonc's first game since he was born, he'll probably be asleep in 15mins :lol:

Garlett and Army are the subs.

Small alarm as Juddy went down the race before the bounce ... don't stress he's back!!

mjonc · **Posted:** Fri Feb 20, 2009 6:44 pm

Fev has another bunny on him in Gibson, Fev kicks his 100!!

Blues: 1 0 6
Roos: 0 0 0

bluebeard · **Posted:** Fri Feb 20, 2009 6:45 pm

Isn't AFL gameday on (working during the game) in the NAB cup?

mjonc · **Posted:** Fri Feb 20, 2009 6:47 pm

Game day is slow.

Hale marks and goals 25 out.

Only early but familiar pattern with conversion of inside 50's. Blues have had 5 to 2 for one goal each.

camel · **Posted:** Fri Feb 20, 2009 6:48 pm

mjonc · **Posted:** Fri Feb 20, 2009 6:50 pm

Fev has 101. Robbo getting involved nicely across half forward, JR great link play in the leadup to that goal.

Blues 2 6 18
Roos: 1 0 6

Kicking poorly for goal.

Wolfe · **Posted:** Fri Feb 20, 2009 6:54 pm

Cool its live in Vic on Fox Sports + Channel 518

Cheers

mjonc · **Posted:** Fri Feb 20, 2009 7:00 pm

Blues 1 3 2 24
Roos: 0 2 0 12

Juddy turned it on for the last goal.

Jamo playing well on Hale so far beating him in 2 contests.

Turnover in defence by Carlton leads to Thomas goal.

bluebeard · **Posted:** Fri Feb 20, 2009 7:02 pm

JUDD!

mjonc · **Posted:** Fri Feb 20, 2009 7:06 pm

YARRRRRRRRRRRAAAAAAAAANN takes a mark

poor kick forward out of bounce though

Now limping off with possible ankle injury as he limps off.

Quarter Time Score:

Blues 1 2 2 24
Roos: 0 2 1 13

Goals: Fevola 2, Judd

mjonc · **Posted:** Fri Feb 20, 2009 7:17 pm

Fast Eddie having a strong game thus far also crumbing off packs, putting pressure on.

Kreuzer strong mark leads to Johnson kicking a goal, Blues kicking clear.

Blues 1 3 3 31
Roos: 0 2 1 13

PS: Yarran subbed for Armfield.

Taff · **Posted:** Fri Feb 20, 2009 7:18 pm

FOOTY IS BACK!

Chris Johnson great goal to start his year.

GO BLUES!

mjonc · **Posted:** Fri Feb 20, 2009 7:20 pm

Murphy another goal. Gibbs tearing it up, unmanned :screwy:

Blues 1 4 4 38
Roos: 0 2 1 13

NAB Cup Rd 1: Carlton vs North (Matchday Discussion)

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