Preview 2023 Rd 3 Carlton vs GWS Saturday April 1 4:35PM (ADST) @ Giants Stadium

[Aphrodite]

Gorgeous George is back



IN: George Hewett

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George Hewett

Age

28

Ht

187cm

Wt

87kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

17.7

4star

K

7.4

3star

HB

10.3

5star

M

2.7

3star

T

4.1

5star

CL

3.3

5star

D

13.8

3star

K

4.8

2star

HB

9.0

4star

M

1.8

2star

T

3.2

4star

CL

2.8

4star

D

11.2

3star

K

7.8

3star

HB

3.4

3star

M

3.4

4star

T

4.0

5star

CL

0.4

3star

OUT: Matthew Kennedy (calf), Lochie O’Brien

Kennedy developed soreness in his calf during the week. He will not make the trip to Sydney and at this stage is a chance to return next week.

AFL team news: Hewett returns for Sydney trip

Carlton's team is in for the Round 3 clash with GWS.

www.carltonfc.com.au

Backs:	Mitch McGovern	Jacob Weitering	Nic Newman
Half-backs:	Sam Docherty	Lewis Young	Adam Saad
Centreline:	Ed Curnow	Patrick Cripps	Blake Acres
Half-forwards:	Matthew Owies	Harry McKay	Jack Silvagni
Forwards:	Corey Durdin	Charlie Curnow	Zac Fisher
Followers:	Tom De Koning	Adam Cerra	George Hewett
Interchange:	Lachie Cowan	Ollie Hollands	Jesse Motlop
	Marc Pittonet
Emergencies:	Paddy Dow	Josh Honey	Lochie O'Brien
	Lachie Plowman

 

[Blue since 72]

Has Daicos been traded to GWS?

Don't believe so, context is your friend.

 

[katmanblue]

Tough pill to swallow but Boyd makes too many simple mistakes that overshadows the good.

Que? He really doesn't.

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[The Dochs in]

I quite liked his game but I wonder if Cowan out for Hewitt happens with Doch to go back to a set half back role. I know its harsh but someone is going to be stiff but its the sign of a good side. Otherwise think its Ed but hearding Voss' comments in the press conference and Eds game I just think he is considered best 22. Forget about it once Walsh comes back, no idea how they will go, but a good problem to have

 

[Juice030103]

Ed will not be kicked out the side this year


He adds something we desperately need. Start thinking of other players cause it wont be Ed

 

[BigFrizz36]

Que? He really doesn't.

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Do we have 2 Boyd's on the list? The one that I know of (Jordan) was progressing very nicely prior to injury. Fairly quick and a good ball user. Great pick up for a 2nd round mid season draft pick. Really just needs to be seen if his body could hold up.

Maybe we added Tom to the list on the quiet? Was told many times on here that he supported Carlton growing up.

 

[Arr0w]

I quite liked his game but I wonder if Cowan out for Hewitt happens with Doch to go back to a set half back role. I know its harsh but someone is going to be stiff but its the sign of a good side. Otherwise think its Ed but hearding Voss' comments in the press conference and Eds game I just think he is considered best 22. Forget about it once Walsh comes back, no idea how they will go, but a good problem to have

Cowan could be managed this week, but we would still need a 7th defender for rotations even with Doc remaining a backman. Cincotta would be the likely replacement for Cowan

Hewett could be part of backline rotations, but prefer him onball, so the likely out for him would be a forward

 

[jimsta10]

Tough pill to swallow but Boyd makes too many simple mistakes that overshadows the good.

gbatman my bad, the brain was thinking in a direction while trying to do 4 different things for work. not sure why I was thinking Boyd...I was referring to Kemp.

Que? He really doesn't.

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You're right, he doesn't.

 

[Kernafides]

Highly doubt Voss wants to drop Ollie or cowan at the moment

 

[Jatz]

Both deserve to keep their spots. Been a really encouraging opening two games for them.

 

[jimsta10]

Highly doubt Voss wants to drop Ollie or cowan at the moment

I've watched the past two games at the G, we go insane when Ollie touches the ball.... This kid is electrifying, and a crowd favorite.

 

[The Dochs in]

Cowan could be managed this week, but we would still need a 7th defender for rotations even with Doc remaining a backman. Cincotta would be the likely replacement for Cowan

Hewett could be part of backline rotations, but prefer him onball, so the likely out for him would be a forward

See what you're saying and if so im at a total loss. Structurally I think SOS is too important (maybe less so if they give Pittonet more TOG and play DeKoning more forward) and I really like Durdin and Motlop. I sense that as time goes Owies may well find himself on the outer but as others have said, its not going to happen this week after kicking 3

 

[F_therest]

I quite liked his game but I wonder if Cowan out for Hewitt happens with Doch to go back to a set half back role. I know its harsh but someone is going to be stiff but its the sign of a good side. Otherwise think its Ed but hearding Voss' comments in the press conference and Eds game I just think he is considered best 22. Forget about it once Walsh comes back, no idea how they will go, but a good problem to have

My bet it would be one of the small forwards...Durdin is close to a lock so whoever is in the worst form out of Owies, Fish and Motlop.

Honestly don't think our team loses anything if Ed replaced Fish at half forward. Might even be an improvement since he has better endurance, strength and is another rotation for the midfield.

 

[F_therest]

Hopefully gets dropped right on our laps - I was keen on him in his draft year after I saw him playing for Werribee, and would still love to get him now.

Out of contract the end of the year and wouldn't cost a lot.....but can see him up forward as that mobile 3rd marking option - the type of role we initially brought Gov in for. If Himmelberg stays, and Cadman gets promoted ahead of him alongside Hogan, you could see him seeking new pastures next year.

He really shouldn't pick us even if we are keen.

I dont think he's even best 22 with us.

He'd be competing with JSOS for a spot and we could simply drop that position and run with Pitto, TDK, Charlie and Mckay only.

Would be better off joining a team like North or Hawks who need key forwards for career stability.

 

[GeorgieBoyBlue2]

Kemp, Dow and Plow are the only possible inclusions based on form in the 2's.
So who are the possible outs??? Fisher and Silvagni have poor form atm, OBrien shouldn't be sub every week.
Cowan might need to be managed, if so, it's Plow for Cow!

 

[52Goals4inGranny]

Has all three.

100 %

 

[Red_man2008]

Kemp, Dow and Plow are the only possible inclusions based on form in the 2's.
So who are the possible outs??? Fisher and Silvagni have poor form atm, OBrien shouldn't be sub every week.
Cowan might need to be managed, if so, it's Plow for Cow!

I’d promote Dow to the sub role or even Plowman. Although O’Brien has been playing a full vfl game as well this week.

 

[Jimmyonesix]

If hewitt in wouldn't surprise me to see fish sub .. he can replace a small fwd a mid or a tall for more speed - and we can always reshuffle magnets if we replace a back with hewitt cerra acres in side --
Also send a little selection reminder without totally putting him off side --
I think he is one of our best users inside 50 and is long term staple but he been going through the motions a little last couple week ( mind you I only watching the television )

 

[Sam The Doc]

If hewitt in wouldn't surprise me to see fish sub .. he can replace a small fwd a mid or a tall for more speed - and we can always reshuffle magnets if we replace a back with hewitt cerra acres in side --
Also send a little selection reminder without totally putting him off side --
I think he is one of our best users inside 50 and is long term staple but he been going through the motions a little last couple week ( mind you I only watching the television )

 

[AndyWalkersGirl]

Seriously, some of the calls to drop Ed are baffling.

No change for me, reward them win and keep the consistency. If Hewett is back firing , he can come in for Fisher because we need someone who can tackle.

 

[Arr0w]

Fisher certainly needs to apply more tackles, although 14 players had less tackles than him

 

[Countryblueswitnotattoos]

If hewitt in wouldn't surprise me to see fish sub .. he can replace a small fwd a mid or a tall for more speed - and we can always reshuffle magnets if we replace a back with hewitt cerra acres in side --
Also send a little selection reminder without totally putting him off side --
I think he is one of our best users inside 50 and is long term staple but he been going through the motions a little last couple week ( mind you I only watching the television )

He spent a bit of time out wide, unmanned on the fat side wing, which you may have missed on the TV.

Cats and Tigers defended well through the middle of the ground, and we didn't switch very often, so there weren't many opportunities for him.

You can see an example in the highlights when he drifted down, took the kick from TDK, and waltzed in kicking the goal. Look for him before Kennedy kicks it to TDK and you will see what I mean. In this instance, his positioning worked. But quite often I noticed him jogging along by himself out wide, ignored by his team mates. Admittedly, he was often 2 kicks away, so to get the ball to him, a risk had to be taken through the middle of the ground.

If he continues in that role, he could come into the game a lot more against a less disciplined team.

Then again, he could be unfit or have poor game sense (in that position). But I feel like he could bob up and surprise a few this week in Western Sydney.

 

[DirtyLeeds]

Ed was in the Coaches votes against Dad's Army, not getting dropped, esp if it was Vossie who voted for him.......

Fisher to the Sub; George in

 

[BigFrizz36]

Fisher certainly needs to apply more tackles, although 14 players had less tackles than him

Well yes there is that. But apart from that what else have the Romans done for us?

 

[Hands On]

Regardless of who is in or out we need to make a statement and smash a middle of the order teams. It is a must if we want to be a serious top four contender.

 

[52Goals4inGranny]

Hewett in for SOS