VFL 2023 - Reserves Game Day discussion Rnds 1 - 22 (Merged threads)

[Gethelred]

Played very good. If Murphy played that game people would pick holes all through it but he was still easily our best imo. Cottrell had a crack, everyone else were horrible.
I know it’s not the popular thing to say but the selectors have been vindicated not picking Honey and LOB this week and Carroll will need a string together a fair few good games to get called up because he was invisible yesterday after a blinder last week. Kemp needs a lot of time imo. Probably played 3 games against men in his life so a fair way off atm.

LOB easily the most disappointing. I keep cutting him slack thinking his game will translate better at AFL level but I’m really not sure anymore. If it’s not dished up to him on a silver platter he is useless and the problem is in big games and finals that doesn’t happen.

LOB has until the end of next season - when his contract expires - to sort himself out, and we have until then to work with him to see if he'll amount to something.

I've been a fan, but whether via poor reserves midfields depriving outside players of opportunity, a lack of KPP preventing ground balls, or simply not going when it's his turn, he's not showing adequate performance. Without him belting the door down, he's not coming in and nor should he.

If Ramsay can get 28, LOB should be able to get 20 at least. He's not that outside; he's not Boekhurst.

 

[Davey33]

Kind of wished I didn’t find the free Kayo.

Already in a negative mood before even watching the main game.

where'd u find free kayo?

 

[Coops93]

What position has Kemp been playing? Last couple of games have been really low possession wise, hopefully they haven't decided he'd make a great back pocket..

 

[Bokan]

What position has Kemp been playing? Last couple of games have been really low possession wise, hopefully they haven't decided he'd make a great back pocket..

Him and Willo have basically been playing as key backs due to severe lack of kpp players

 

[Coops93]

Him and Willo have basically been playing as key backs due to severe lack of kpp players

That's disappointing but I get it. Not many other options I suppose.

That Silvagni kid from the NB might've been alright to keep around..

 

[Aphrodite]

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[Sector 7G]

Pitt won't play. Hopefully LOB gets a bit of a run

 

[Jeremias]

14 Carlton listed players + 5 others who have been in the AFL system.

This team is stacked. Really excited to see what they can do in 2023, to build on what was a pretty good season last year all things considered.

As always, the senior team injury list impacts heavily on the VFL group, so I'm hoping to see this group get wins on the board early in the season.

 

[JrDr]

Can we watch this from home?

 

[Jeremias]

Can we watch this from home?

Yep, will be streamed live on the AFL app and website.

 

[Red Bull]

Lemmey’s got a message for the cats defenders …

 

[teddy-hopkins]

14 Carlton listed players + 5 others who have been in the AFL system.

This team is stacked. Really excited to see what they can do in 2023, to build on what was a pretty good season last year all things considered.

As always, the senior team injury list impacts heavily on the VFL group, so I'm hoping to see this group get wins on the board early in the season.

Agreed - I can't remember seeing a Carlton 2nds team looking that strong in years - if not ever. Still 7 to come back.

 

[Sammoll]

Anyone know if it's free entry for members?

 

[Jimmae]

Anyone know if it's free entry for members?

Clubs' VFL section on the website looks all at sea:

Admission
Carlton members: FREE - simply show your membership card at the gate upon arrival
Adults: $10.00
Concession: $5.00
Juniors (14 and under): FREE

 

[Jimmae]

14 Carlton listed players + 5 others who have been in the AFL system.

This team is stacked. Really excited to see what they can do in 2023, to build on what was a pretty good season last year all things considered.

As always, the senior team injury list impacts heavily on the VFL group, so I'm hoping to see this group get wins on the board early in the season.

Agreed - I can't remember seeing a Carlton 2nds team looking that strong in years - if not ever. Still 7 to come back.

Defence is arguably 5 medium defenders, 1 genuine tall and an undersized tall... would be wary of that dependent on the defensive system and how we pressure through the middle of the ground. Add another medium defender if Kemp plays there too.

But yes, lots of capability and experience.

 

[Bamboo Harvester]

Defence is arguably 5 medium defenders, 1 genuine tall and an undersized tall... would be wary of that dependent on the defensive system and how we pressure through the middle of the ground. Add another medium defender if Kemp plays there too.

But yes, lots of capability and experience.

You may need to amend that - Sam Durdin and Liam McMahon both 198cm defenders....although with Pitto dropping out, and Mirk/O'Keefe likely sharing the ruck duties, McMahon may be used as the second tall forward alongside Lem - with Tyreece taking on the second KPD role alongside Nigel.

I'm hoping they bring Moschetti in though - he's been really good in all of the scratch matches - absolute livewire in the midfield.

 

[Jimmae]

You may need to amend that - Sam Durdin and Liam McMahon both 198cm defenders....although with Pitto dropping out, and Mirk/O'Keefe likely sharing the ruck duties, McMahon may be used as the second tall forward alongside Lem - with Tyreece taking on the second KPD role alongside Nigel.

I'm hoping they bring Moschetti in though - he's been really good in all of the scratch matches - absolute livewire in the midfield.

McMahon would be lucky to be 90 kgs, that was my point. I'm also counting Lieu and not Kemp. Hopefully Kemp and Akieu aren't used there too much, because it's going to be a tricky time when the ball hits the deck.

Would prefer Kemp be in midfield, especially when our options are Dow, Carroll, and Maher.

 

[The Blue Weirdo]

McMahon would be lucky to be 90 kgs, that was my point. I'm also counting Lieu and not Kemp. Hopefully Kemp and Akieu aren't used there too much, because it's going to be a tricky time when the ball hits the deck.

Would prefer Kemp be in midfield, especially when our options are Dow, Carroll, and Maher.

Might be Kemp's chance to impress as a part time mid?
There a bit short on genuine mids.

 

[Jeremias]

Not sure why some are so obsessed with throwing Kemp around in different positions.

You can disagree with him being deployed as a defender, but what he needs is continuity - in both game time, and role.

 

[The Blue Weirdo]

Not sure why some are so obsessed with throwing Kemp around in different positions.

You can disagree with him being deployed as a defender, but what he needs is continuity - in both game time, and role.

I think Kemp is a better 3rd KPF/HF then defender.
Might be more senior opportunities for him also.(depending on Gov's body)

 

[Sammoll]

Is anyone else's stream dog? Feel like I'm watching a slideshow

 

[Mondyboy]

Is anyone else's stream dog? Feel like I'm watching a slideshow

Yep. Me too.


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[FitzroyBlueBagger]

Can’t watch this, haven’t seen one piece of play jumping all over the joint…

 

[HarryFlashman]

Nice, at least it’s not just me with the shit stream

 

[Arr0w]

Geeez the VFL is shite