kezza wrote:
The obvious deficency is our forward line. We rely too much on Fev (thats obvious) and despite Ratts saying that is something we will try to change this year it isnt happening. We had the chance to remedy this in last years draft. At the time of the draft we heard the recruiters say that they would pick the best talent available yet recently Carlton said that they wanted a crumbing foward so drafted Yarran. I am in no way being critical of Yarran and i hope he does go on to become a great player but wouldnt have drafting a key position forward been the better option? Look at Jack Zeibell, surely he would have been the better option. with Fev being in his late 20's we have noone to replace him in the years to come.
Our backline is still brittle, it has improved in recent years but a strong defender would be useful.
The other weakness is our lack of pace, we have very few players who can run and carry the ball, which is why we so much trouble against Essendon*.
There is going to be no quick fix especially now with the CG17 draft concessions coming in and we are still a long off being a top side.
I think if our forward line was left open and plays fast like Fremantle's did on the weekend then you give your team every chance of kicking winning scores. Fev, Yarran, Eddie are all fast and have great skills.
I knew the game was over within the first fifteen minutes as they had the structures right (and a winning ruck) - the ball went super fast into their forward line. Carlton needs to get it into the forward line faster before they block it up.
Run and carry is an important one...especially if done through the corridor. Scotland, Grigg, Simpson, Armfield and Garlett are important - as they are willing to run and carry (few have done it through the corridor though).
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