Preview 2023 Round 8 Carlton vs Brisbane Friday 5th May 7.50PM @ Marvel Stadium

[Aphrodite]

Team is in …


IN: Jesse Motlop
OUT: Zac Fisher, Matthew Kennedy

AFL team news: Motlop returns for Respects

The Blues have named a solitary inclusion for its 2023 AFL Carlton Respects Game.

www.carltonfc.com.au

Backs:	Sam Docherty	Lewis Young	Nic Newman
Half-backs:	Mitch McGovern	Jacob Weitering	Adam Saad
Centreline:	Blake Acres	Patrick Cripps	Ed Curnow
Half-forwards:	Sam Walsh	Harry McKay	Jack Silvagni
Forwards:	Corey Durdin	Charlie Curnow	Jesse Motlop
Followers:	Marc Pittonet	George Hewett	Adam Cerra
Interchange:	Alex Cincotta	Ollie Hollands	Josh Honey
	Brodie Kemp
Emergencies:	Lachie Cowan	Zac Fisher	Lachie Fogarty
	Matthew Kennedy

 

[branedotorg]

I was very impressed with Honey's composure when he set up Jack - on the burst most players would have gone the snap - instead he assessed and kicked a perfect little lob over the head of defenders into a chest mark and goal for Jack - his set shot kicking has always been a strong point as is his straight line running speed. I like him.

got a bit of cuningham syndrome so far, love what he does with the ball, just doesn't seem to know how to get it.

i still think he can make, seems to be getting into better spots in the past few weeks.

i also really liked the free kick he gave away against west coast, he knew he wouldn't get the ball so he absolutely buried the defender in a tackle on the boundary. it was called high, rightly, but the physical intent was an early strength of his in the VFL. i remember the coaches were trying to train him when to go and when not to to avoid overcommitting but i think all that did was take him further out of the game.

 

[El Topo]

Orange "respect" guernseys = put a fork in us for this week

 

[Arr0w]

I was very impressed with Honey's composure when he set up Jack - on the burst most players would have gone the snap - instead he assessed and kicked a perfect little lob over the head of defenders into a chest mark and goal for Jack - his set shot kicking has always been a strong point as is his straight line running speed. I like him.

I would have Honey as our best set shot, within 45 metres. If he, or the rest of his teammates could get him more of the pill, we are more dangerous as a side

 

[FitzroyBlueBagger]

I would have Honey as our best set shot, within 45 metres. If he, or the rest of his teammates could get him more of the pill, we are more dangerous as a side

Honey and Charlie you feel very confident when they are kicking for goal, Honey’s kicks are dead strait, beautiful action & technique…
On another note Durdin has incredible field kicking skills, beautiful weighted bullet passes to advantage, rarely misses targets…

 

[CCurnow3votes]

Neale and Bailey....tag least one
Mc Cluggage..can also lift them.......Lions play tempo and build momentum for sections of quarters,our zone ball can work on them to slow them,defocus
Tough to wear them out tho......Voss will have to connive something
Lions have had Blues pegged way back even when they were also weak cause they play tough and play to exhaustion (can be unwise)

Our defensive capability absorbs a lot - should be a great game.

 

[JustaBattler]

I would have Honey as our best set shot, within 45 metres. If he, or the rest of his teammates could get him more of the pill, we are more dangerous as a side

I think all the smalls are 'junior' players and with obvious targets in Charlie and Harry - then Jacks long leads to the sides - these blokes arent top of the tree as far as demanding targets. I think they all have to work very hard for their possessions- the stats show it. Mids have to learn to bring these blokes into the game more - over time hopefully this develops. I've been a bit hard on these blokes - but when you look at the two talls - they are the front of mind as targets - as they should be I gues but easier scoring might seeing them play decoys to the smalls at times. Lots to work with for a forward coach - lots.

 

[Stamos]

Honey was okay on Saturday but still only kicked 1 goal and had sub 10 possessions in a drubbing. If Motlop plays he almost certainly does that or more likely better.

I think the way Voss would look at it is Motlops body of work over the past few months is better then Honeys. Selections aren't made on single games.

And yet in the Saints game Honey was better than Motlop.
More touches, more effective, more score involvements, less clangers. It's a big call to say that Motlop 'almost certainly does that or more likely better'.

 

[Blue Chip Pass]

And yet in the Saints game Honey was better than Motlop.
More touches, more effective, more score involvements, less clangers. It's a big call to say that Motlop 'almost certainly does that or more likely better'.

I agree with you Stamos.
Honey is a little stronger. Wasn't happy with some of Motlop's clangers and blind kicking in Saints game.

 

[Show_Me_The_Money]

Might struggle on form unless they decide to rest Fisher or Honey who have similar form issues

Fisher plays a different role I think, Honey has been sub par. As we've seen before Motlop just gets played regardless because he's improving in every game.

 

[Banga19]

Just want to note that I think the Carlton Respects initiative is such a good one, and I'm really proud of the club for it.

Think we're up for this game, blues by a few goals

 

[marcmurphy3]

And yet in the Saints game Honey was better than Motlop.
More touches, more effective, more score involvements, less clangers. It's a big call to say that Motlop 'almost certainly does that or more likely better'.

Maybe but Motlop was better in the other games plus the 2 practice matches hence why I mentioned body of work.

Honey had 8 possessions and a goal in a belting. Motlop has pretty much done that in 4 out of 5 games he played this year in tougher circumstances.

 

[Aphrodite]

Must watch ...









#Doc150

 

[Stamos]

Maybe but Motlop was better in the other games plus the 2 practice matches hence why I mentioned body of work.

Honey had 8 possessions and a goal in a belting. Motlop has pretty much done that in 4 out of 5 games he played this year in tougher circumstances.

6 of Honey's touches were score involvements though.
Motlop had 1 and 2 in his last 2 games (he was much better against the Giants and North).

 

[Juddrockz]

I think we'll win by 12 points. Brisbane dont travel well along with Rich an Zorko out.

 

[Love the Drake]

Massive game for Big Pitt who is so important to our team.
Got towelled up by O’Brien and adelaide spanked us.
Got easily beaten by Marshall and we lose to the saints.
Dominant against the wrangles and we win the midfield battle.
Big O is so important to Brisvegas.
Need Pitt to at least break even.

Hoping to see Cotts play a ripper in the VFL again so he can primed for the Nick Daicos negating role in round 10. Is the perfect matchup. Can run all day and kick goals keeping young Daicos accountable.

 

[BigFrizz36]

Massive game for Big Pitt who is so important to our team.
Got towelled up by O’Brien and adelaide spanked us.
Got easily beaten by Marshall and we lose to the saints.
Dominant against the wrangles and we win the midfield battle.
Big O is so important to Brisvegas.
Need Pitt to at least break even.

Hoping to see Cotts play a ripper in the VFL again so he can primed for the Nick Daicos negating role in round 10. Is the perfect matchup. Can run all day and kick goals keeping young Daicos accountable.

Pitto got injured early v the crows and was subbed outbin the 2nd quarter. Did get towelled up but that was because he had a massive cut above his eye.

Thought he went o.k. against the saints. Our midfield had heaps of the ball but it was more some key misses on goal and poor ball usage that hurt us. Marshall shaded him around the ground .

 

[CJMB]

Orange "respect" guernseys = put a fork in us for this week

It’s not like we’ve got an exceptional winning record in navy, white, grey or any colour of guernseys across the past decade or so…

 

[marcmurphy3]

Orange "respect" guernseys = put a fork in us for this week

We havent won a carlton respects game in 7 attempts. Been embarrassed in this fixture several times too. Hopefully 8th time is a charm.

 

[Sonny Jim]

Only played 1 game in melb so far; a low scoring loss to the bulldogs.

From memory, they don’t travel well especially at Etihad (I haven’t looked up any stats for this)

They seem to beat us just fine every time I go to a Blues v Lions game at Docklands.

I'll be staying home this Friday.

 

[ITCHY EYEBALLS]

They seem to beat us just fine every time I go to a Blues v Lions game at Docklands.

I'll be staying home this Friday.

Good stuff…..take one for the greater good

 

[Benaly28]

Payne not to be underestimated against Charlie. He has good athletic traits which won’t make it easy for him and Andrews the height to challenge H. Our ground level guys need to be on

Not underestimated but Charlie us next level.


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[Benaly28]

Zorko/Rich out is equivalent to our Saad/Docherty out.


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[Benaly28]

Ridiculous that we’re favs regardless of where it’s been played.

I hope not but I get the feeling Cripps just might get booed on Friday.


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[FRUMPY]

Zorko/Rich out is equivalent to our Saad/Docherty out.


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Not how it works around here - usually Zorko/Rich out equates to Philp and Dow being out and us missing Cottrell is like them being without Neale

 

[FRUMPY]

Ridiculous that we’re favs regardless of where it’s been played.

Load up on Lions this week then?