aboynamedsue wrote:
sticksaftersiren87 wrote:
ABNS, Freo don't play a tall fwd line, especially with Tabenar out. It will be Lobb and Traecey as their keys.
I reckon Cazbolt and Fisher (if fit) are locks to come in
Don't think we need Parks, I'd play Fogarty, Ramsay or Cottrell for extra run.
SG
Fair point about the need for run. I just reckon Parks makes us a little stronger in the air and he can play on smaller types. Intercept marks are so important. With Docherty out, I’d be inclined to give Parks a go at HB/wing. And perhaps having Parks in defence might allow Stocker to push up the ground at some stage in the match? Plus I seem to recall Parks did OK against Freo earlier in the year (might have been his debut actually).
By the way, it’s telling that Williamson & LOB aren’t in the conversation at all, despite all our injuries. What a shame those two, particularly LOB (1st round pick), never kicked on. Papers stamped I’d say.VFL Player Review:
https://www.carltonfc.com.au/news/968238/vfl-player-review-r11-v-northern-bullantsRE OBRIEN 22 yo had 12 disposals in a VFL game
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There’s no doubt he broke out the space with vigour which made it really attractive to get the ball to him but it was moreso where he ran and the patterns: rather than getting up the ground, he was moving laterally. That’ll be something to work on for 'Loch' and I’m sure he’ll bounce back pretty quickly.
RE WILLIAMSON 23yo had 13 disposals in a VFL game
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When the ball came in high, which it did a lot from the opposition, his thought process to be able to put seals on and help his mates out in the air was really good. Unfortunately, it probably wasn’t his day, in that he gave away quite a number of free kicks which really hurt us going the other way. I’m sure he’ll bounce back and have a good one this weekend.
Obviously both struggling at VFL level. Can't see either on our list in 2022 IMHO. OBrien may find himself a new home for a late pick or DFA. For a player who is reportedly a great kick, Williamson has been a turnover merchant in the AFL and VFL this year, and a late 60's pick in the draft, his form and output isn't going to save him me thinks.