I watched JSOS playing defence in the reserves against Sydney last year.
He was clearly BOG
Not sure how that would translate playing it in the big time as from memory we gave them a bit of a touch up

3rd tall rotating ruck for me.

Maybe the thought of playing him back was made when they were suggested 5 interchange no sub meaning you could play 2 rucks

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CHB is a fantasy for Carlton since we let go Jones. Too right its a fantasy.

Good point re isolating SOS, against a quick KPF, someone like Freo's Jackson, and reminding us his disposal is hit and miss.

We are short on options if Young is overlooked, or folds, and we don't find a stop gap from the SSP or MSD.

A couple of weeks ago, Diesel said SOS is really strong, like his old man, and his strength is what they are keen on in defense.
That's good when playing shoulder to shoulder with the high ball coming in. Need to pressure the kicker up the ground!!!

Lets hope our midfield doesn't leak like it did in the last 2 months of 2024. I think that was half the problem for the defenders.
We know Kemp and Gov struggle one on one, and Kemps been invited to train with the forwards, so he's not an option in ruck either.

SOS is in my best 23 for 2025 (thus far).
SOS is my pick as 3rd Forward/ Ruck.

TDK is not an option as Fwd Ruck. He will be the AFL star Ruckman in 2025.
In 2023, I didn't have SOS in my best 23. Pitto was No 1 Ruck and TDK was the Fwd Ruck.

Kemp is training with the forwards. Kemp replaces Kennedy as the 2nd marking target when Harry rucks (Im still uncomfortable about that), in the hope Charlie isnt double teamed. The other 3rd marking tall/ non ruckman might be Moir, or even Gov (that wont happen). Liam McMahon? He can ruck, mark around the ground, and kick straight.

Lets hope Austin pulls a rabbit out of his hat with his next 2 picks.

CHB is a fantasy for Carlton since we let go Jones. Too right its a fantasy.

Good point re isolating SOS, against a quick KPF, someone like Freo's Jackson, and reminding us his disposal is hit and miss.

We are short on options if Young is overlooked, or folds, and we don't find a stop gap from the SSP or MSD.

As you say, maybe that is why the interest in McMahon, not as a defender but as a ruck/fwd. I’ve been puzzled by the interest in him as I don’t see a gap for him to fill, despite him being a good forward.

McMahon would be a good backup if needed. I feel he needs to win more contested footy but having him and Lemmey developing isn’t such a bad thing. I do however see SoS and Kemp as the next 2 up forward but IMO, Kemp isn’t KP.

Hence… in ya go, HOF. Concave chest and all.

Maybe the interest in McMahon is an indication that Lemmey will be the one? It’s been fairly uninspiring at previous attempts, but the talent & athleticism is there. He can’t even see the carrot as a forward.

Maybe the status quo, plus Haynes, is enough?

A CHB isn’t going to shift the needle when we’re getting blown away in D50 stoppages and defensive transition.

Things I've found interesting recently:

Agresta in that pre-draft conversation, suggesting that the midfield is Cripps, Walsh, Cerra, Hewett and the Hollands' boys.

That O. Hollands mentions how Lord has come back from his break in amazing condition and is looking very good.

That Lord apparently has elite endurance, keeping up with Hollands and Binns in the first time trial.

Lord’s transformation is incredible. It might be best if we stop talking about it, so he can catch a few opponents napping early. Get some kills.

Tom Atkins was sneaking in to the contest off half back like Keyser Söze for 2-3 years before anyone realised. Sneak in, murder the opposition’s primary, sneak back out.

Lord can be that for us… minus the out of control alcoholism.

Binns and Hollands can motor . The fact that Lord was hot on there heals is testament to the work he has put in . Well done to him . He sounds like a hungry footballer .

Lord’s transformation is incredible. It might be best if we stop talking about it, so he can catch a few opponents napping early. Get some kills.

Tom Atkins was sneaking in to the contest off half back like Keyser Söze for 2-3 years before anyone realised. Sneak in, murder the opposition’s primary, sneak back out.

Lord can be that for us… minus the out of control alcoholism.

I was watching the first week's training highlights reel on the weekend.

There was a bit where Lewis Young marks the ball at full back ……waits…..waits……kicks long down the line.

There were coaches and players yelling out "move it on" - not sure if he is ever going to be the player we want him to be.

As a counter, Jagga looks bloody brilliant and not out-of-place playing against the grown-ups.

I was watching the first week's training highlights reel on the weekend.

There was a bit where Lewis Young marks the ball at full back ……waits…..waits……kicks long down the line.

There were coaches and players yelling out "move it on" - not sure if he is ever going to be the player we want him to be.

As a counter, Jagga looks bloody brilliant and not out-of-place playing against the grown-ups.

I also noticed that passage from Young - same old; indecisive