Preview 2024 Rd 16 Carlton v Richmond Sunday 30th June 3:20PM AEST @ MCG

[Aphrodite]

Team is in …


IN: Adam Cerra
OUT: Corey Durdin

MILESTONE: Zac Williams 150 AFL Games

AFL team selection: Cerra returns

Carlton has welcomed back Adam Cerra for the Round 16 clash with Richmond.

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Backs:	Lachie Cowan	Jacob Weitering	Jordan Boyd
Half-backs:	Adam Saad	Mitch McGovern	Nic Newman
Centreline:	Ollie Hollands	Patrick Cripps	Blake Acres
Half-forwards:	Lachie Fogarty	Harry McKay	Zac Williams
Forwards:	Elijah Hollands	Charlie Curnow	Matthew Owies
Followers:	Tom De Koning	Sam Walsh	Adam Cerra
Interchange from:	Alex Cincotta	Orazio Fantasia	George Hewett
	Brodie Kemp	Matthew Kennedy
Emergencies:	Caleb Marchbank	Jesse Motlop	Marc Pittonet

 

[skadoosh]

He was on the ground for 25 mins for 1 handball. No tackles, no kicks.

I get backing the coaching staff but not even Vossy will convince me he came on and had any kind of meaningful impact.

I recall Durd's awful attempt at spoiling the ball.

But after that effort my recollection is he redeemed himself quite nicely. Although the stats sheet doesn't show, I remember him being involved in quite a few goals where he was applying pressure and chasing hard.

Actually one of his better sub games I think.

 

[Jatz]

I recall Durd's awful attempt at spoiling the ball.

But after that effort my recollection is he redeemed himself quite nicely. Although the stats sheet doesn't show, I remember him being involved in quite a few goals where he was applying pressure and chasing hard.

Actually one of his better sub games I think.

Not at all suggesting he played poorly or wasn't playing his role but it doesn't make sense to me to use him as a sub if you need an impact.

 

[Sam The Doc]

who would be Cincotta's next victim?

Hopefully Bolton

 

[Sinjin Smith]

We have rocks in our head if we relegate either Kennedy or Hewett to sub. I want Cerra in but neither of those two deserve to be sub, lets not ruin the fabric we are building.

 

[Manhattanite]

We have rocks in our head if we relegate either Kennedy or Hewett to sub. I want Cerra in but neither of those two deserve to be sub, lets not ruin the fabric we are building.

I don’t think it’s rocks but the fact that our selectors have done it before

For example in the Second Semi against Melbourne we played Cerra, Hewett and Kennedy but made Ollie the sub

and then in the Prelim against Brisbane we played Cerra, Hewett and Ollie and made Kennedy the sub

And Hewett has been the sub before too - so barring injuries I expect each of Hewett, Kennedy and Ollie to be sub in the coming months




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[tarczonandjane]

Over our first 8/9 games of footy, most of the team looked like they were running in quicksand/heavy legs. There’s a really stark change now(whether it’s because we have a few more key players back and allows more rotation)as we seem to be really running well across the ground with a lot more penetration when we kick the ball as well. Just overall look alot sharper

I think it also has something to do with where other teams are at when we play them. We’d be trying to peak in finals, and so would Collingwood. But other teams need to peak earlier.

For example, I reckon Melbourne had such a bad offseason they aimed to peak early and hope they could maintain it (their game plan doesn’t allow it though because it is too bruising to maintain). Essendon would be aiming for a mid season peak in the hope it carries them to September. Geelong went early with the intention of getting runs on the board before anyone else had woken up.

Our style would be difficult to maintain for a full season (see Melbourne). So the trick would be to make it through against sides who have chosen to peak early, while not playing our best footy. It is a pretty difficult act to manage when you think about it.

My only concern about Friday night is whether we have flicked the switch too early. But we would be reckoning on two weeks’ break in the finals series to freshen us up.

 

[ctwenty1]

I think it also has something to do with where other teams are at when we play them. We’d be trying to peak in finals, and so would Collingwood. But other teams need to peak earlier.

For example, I reckon Melbourne had such a bad offseason they aimed to peak early and hope they could maintain it (their game plan doesn’t allow it though because it is too bruising to maintain). Essendon would be aiming for a mid season peak in the hope it carries them to September. Geelong went early with the intention of getting runs on the board before anyone else had woken up.

Our style would be difficult to maintain for a full season (see Melbourne). So the trick would be to make it through against sides who have chosen to peak early, while not playing our best footy. It is a pretty difficult act to manage when you think about it.

My only concern about Friday night is whether we have flicked the switch too early. But we would be reckoning on two weeks’ break in the finals series to freshen us up.

Create space between us and third place means we can start resting players. We have a softer second half so should be able to facilitate that.

 

[tarczonandjane]

Create space between us and third place means we can start resting players. We have a softer second half so should be able to facilitate that.

You are spot on crwenty1.

It has been mentioned a few times in here, but the important one is TDK. In the form he is in, he’s the difference between a premiership and second place (can you imagine if he was at the Swans… shudder).

 

[jimsta10]

did Richmond hide their preview game thread Aphrodite?

 

[tarczonandjane]

did Richmond hide their preview game thread Aphrodite?

None of them could spell “Carlton.” Chief is putting them through English lessons as we speak.

 

[Sweet Seventeen]

We have rocks in our head if we relegate either Kennedy or Hewett to sub. I want Cerra in but neither of those two deserve to be sub, lets not ruin the fabric we are building.

Kennedy is in really good form recently, yet with his injury history and the way he plays. It would make sense that he plays as sub on occasion. He has shown that he can come on and really contribute in that role.
Hewett is a little different, in that I don't see him as a great sub choice at all.
Perfect sub choice for mine is Cuners, has pace, uses it well and knows how to kick goals.
Hopefully he plays a full game in the VFL this week and puts hid hand up for selection.

 

[jj1978]

did Richmond hide their preview game thread Aphrodite?

Bandwagon is officially over. Every round on their forum is now Richmond v Microwave.

 

[BigFrizz36]

Hopefully Bolton

Bolton has kicked the same amount of goals this year as Matt Owies. His threat is somewhat overrated

 

[jooce8891]

 

[Bundy Bear Bogan]

I agree. Having small forward as sub isn't ideal. However you can probably get away with it during a H&A game and while you wait for injured players to return- which is what we've been doing recently. Fanta can play small forward or HHF so he's not a bad option as sub imo.

Come finals time, and hopefully with more best 22 players available, I expect us to be choosing a more suitable sub.

Reckon kennedy is a perfect. Can cover most positions

 

[Aphrodite]

150 games coming up for Zac ...

Williams speaks ahead of game 150

Zac Williams spoke with media ahead of his 150th game against Richmond.

www.carltonfc.com.au

 

[Graffy4242]

Ouch for them. This could get very ugly for the Tiggers.

We have a good decade or so of being trounced by them to return the favour

 

[ctwenty1]

Bandwagon is officially over. Every round on their forum is now Richmond v Microwave.

Do they have their "Five year plan" thread up yet?

 

[Aphrodite]

Do they have their "ECO" thread up yet?

 

[ctwenty1]

 

[Aphrodite]

Emotionally Checked Out

 

[Sam The Doc]

Bolton has kicked the same amount of goals this year as Matt Owies. His threat is somewhat overrated

Don't know about that, he sets up plenty.

 

[SkyhorseTamer]

Bolton has kicked the same amount of goals this year as Matt Owies. His threat is somewhat overrated

Hes in a bottom 2 team. I think he's missed games. I think that actually implies his threat is high.doing what he's doing with no help.

 

[ctwenty1]

Emotionally Checked Out

isnt that the same as a "Five year plan"?

 

[jj1978]

After 4 year dominance with bugger all injuries the luck has run out the last few. If I was Richmond I'd look to offload Lynch, they've been without him on field for basically 2 years so they're used to not having his on-field leadership anyway. Some club potentially finals bound would take the punt on him for next year (Pies?).

I'd go full SOS and trade as many aging assets as I could this season to get some draft picks in before Tassie.