Rucci15 wrote:
jimmae wrote:
deano35 wrote:
http://www.carltonfc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/4311/newsid/93676/default.aspx
After reading that i think
INS : Waite, Thornton and Robbo
OUTS: Hendo, White and Garlett
Its a real shame if Garlett is axed and McLean isn't
He should not be playing if he is unfit and i hope to god that he isn't playing so they can justify giving a first round pick away for him.
Agree on Garlett, but he did go missing against a more physical team that could actually run in the Pies. Against the Saints he may struggle again. Not that I think Robinson will perform much better, just that he will take a few out with him.
Personally I'm more inclined to introduce Browne or Wiggins up forward than bring Robbo in.
WHY THE !@#$%& BROWNE. He has done nothing at all since being on the Carlton list. his composure is terrible, his skills are diabolical and he has no hurt factor at all. Robinson offers so much more than himn even with his flaws.
Why also does Thornton come straight back after playing one decent game in the 2's make him play another. I do believ Waite needs to come back because on the weekend it showed we were undersized. Jeez even that useless bloke DAWES had an impact.
Can someone tell me where AUSTIN is at?
Browne is in the mix because we have some youth, some players returning from injury in the VFL and so our selection pools are limited when it comes to smalls, which is also why Wiggins comes into the mix.
If we feel Garlett cannot stand up to the physical pressure and we want to maintain our forward structure, it's a good selection. People talk about how some players come into the game better down back because they get to follow a man rather than make the play, and the play unfolds before them. I'd argue the forward pocket and half-forward is becoming a position that can also introduce players into the game a bit better, because they can dictate what their opponent does, and can attack the contest without too much fear of a turnover causing much damage at the other end of the ground.
Browne ticks a lot of boxes to play at an AFL standard (his pre-season was at a high level save for disposal, which has previously been a strength), but he needs confidence; something Ratten is hell-bent on instilling in younger types. If it came down to a choice between Browne, Wiggins & Robbo up forward to replace Garlett, I choose Browne.
As for Thornton, the reports coming in after a game where he got swung around and was personally frustrated, he followed up with a good game in defence where he took the game on in possession and got amongst it physically: exactly what he was instructed to do. He's not a kid, so when the attitude adjustment happens consistently in a match, you immediately put him up for consideration. Personally I think White's work 1-on-1 has lacked the physicality he was billed for, so much so he needs to go back to the VFL and work on his technique in that respect (which is a bit different from Thornton's issues).
Blues Clues wrote:
Jimmae, Garlett great v Cats, so he can't be played against physical teams??
My original wording is at the top of this post: I stated a team as physical and fast as the Pies; not just physical. If our blokes are missing blocks and shepherds through no fault of their own (which isn't always the case), Garlett will get bumped, scragged and worn down. That's what happened against the Pies.
If the MC think he can respond this week, great. I think he's definitely fitter and stronger than last year, but I think it's still not enough for consistent output at AFL level, and we saw that last weekend. 12 months ago I was suggesting we get him on a program to develop him physically at the expense of VFL matches. I think we're seeing a bit of that with this year's brigade of youngsters, most of whom have already been rested for 2 matches, so it's great to see the thinking is there.
They may have an entirely different plan in mind for the Saints, or there may be mitigating factors for the form of individuals. I'm just calling it as a I see it, like everyone else.
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