And so he should, hopefully the selection committee don't have a total brain fade like they did when they made Lance Franklin captain and snubbed Hurn.An article from the HS about the AA side.
The fact that Gov wins 3 out of 5 of the stats, with 1 draw pretty much says it all.
Weitering only leading on spoils.
Also, Kingy and Montagna gave Weitering a clip last night saying "he beats his man but that's about it. Doesn't seem to help others or provide leadership down back".
I'll admit to being biased, but Gov by a mile.
Would love to see him grab his 5th AA.
JACOB WEITERING VS JEREMY MCGOVERN
Like Carlton’s finals hopes, Jacob Weitering seemed a lock for this team a month ago.
Now this week’s clash in Perth between the Eagles and Blues could decide who likely partners Harris Andrews as the other key defender.
Weitering’s case from a narrative perspective had it all.
A consistent squad member that had been consistently overlooked, he was the wall keeping the dam from bursting down back for the Blues.
It seems the flood has come, however.
2024 J. McGovern J. Weitering Disposals Elite Above Average Marks Above Average Above Average Intercept Marks Elite Above Average Intercept Possessions Elite Above Average Spoils Average Above Average
McGovern is one of footy’s forgotten men, as the Eagles toiled away in obscurity for years, and the premiership hero sat out consistently due to injury.
In 2024, McGovern is back to his best – if not in career-best form.
The eye test still stacks up for the Blue in those 1v1 contests, but statistically, McGovern has the edge.
The Eagle’s ability to distribute out of the backline gives him a distinct advantage over Weitering and as Carlton flounders, it seems their star fullback is set to miss out again.
VERDICT: McGovern over Weitering