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

 

[Pinnell]

IF there is one player we must protect and manage for him to be at the peak of his powers when finals come its Tommy. (And Crippa - I guess thats two). IF we are going to play two rucks, it should be in games like this. Give Tommy a chop out. Its near on impossible for a ruckman to continue to back up in the form he has been in week in week out. Its just so taxing. Save him as the one out ruckman for games against the Pies,Power, GWS and maybe the Bulldogs. IMO

 

[lily of laguna]

IF there is one player we must protect and manage for him to be at the peak of his powers when finals come its Tommy. (And Crippa - I guess thats two). IF we are going to play two rucks, it should be in games like this. Give Tommy a chop out. Its near on impossible for a ruckman to continue to back up in the form he has been in week in week out. Its just so taxing. Save him as the one out ruckman for games against the Pies,Power, GWS and maybe the Bulldogs. IMO

I agree wholeheartedly.

Given it’s Nank, this week seems like a logical game to bring in Pitto.

The dilemma is how to structure around that. TDK is in such a rich vein of form, that a complete week off seems a shame, but to allow him to ease off a little is very important.


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[Accidental genius]

Tom needs the experience against the nank types too - all part of learning and fine tuning.

I don’t think we should interfere too much with the current good form - let it roll along.

Tom and others will get a rest week before finals.

 

[BluStreak]

There is not a snow flakes chance in hell that Fogarty gets dropped for anyone

The end.

You had me at Snowflake.

 

[Bongo Drum]

If Cez is fit he won't play VFL. Only one change for me. Cez in for Durdin.

Fanta or Ollie as sub.

 

[ESKIE]

Tom needs the experience against the nank types too - all part of learning and fine tuning.

I don’t think we should interfere too much with the current good form - let it roll along.

Tom and others will get a rest week before finals.

Exactly

 

[Lukeblueboy]

I can’t really see how(just coming off a bye) that anyone would be resting so soon? Imo

 

[jimsta10]

who would be Cincotta's next victim?

 

[Accidental genius]

who would be Cincotta's next victim?

Few options floated earlier - Any of them is fine.

I see the benefit being a bit more just him being in and around forward group.

He makes things happen and he kicks goals himself.

 

[Accidental genius]

Exactly

You dig it esk

 

[bradfisher14]

who would be Cincotta's next victim?

I think one of Taranto, Bolton, or Baker will be his next ventriloquist puppet.

I would personally consider Rioli so we can stop their drive from half back, but I don't think that's a likely possibility.

 

[ESKIE]

I think one of Taranto, Bolton, or Baker will be his next ventriloquist puppet.

I would personally consider Rioli so we can stop their drive from half back, but I don't think that's a likely possibility.

Cinc could handle all 4 imo

 

[blues4flag]

I can’t really see how(just coming off a bye) that anyone would be resting so soon? Imo

We've had consecutive 10 days, 12 days, and now a 9 day break.

Good midseason freshen up for the team.

 

[Lukeblueboy]

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

 

[JoeyPBLUES]

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

Last season was the same in my opinion, then the second half of the year we appeared to be like this year, quicker/turnover pushing harder.

 

[Juice030103]

Think the massive load Voss and the fitness staff gave them at the start of the year is the reason for that

 

[Accidental genius]

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

Agreed.

I’ve been wondering if it’s also a little bit to do with a better game plan…particularly the big improvement in our turnover game which involves more of our running type players?

On top of that our grunt players stick what they do best - win the contested balls.

More excitement for al players because everyone is chipping in …one way or another.

As viewers we also get a big kick out of it.

Overall it’s working a treat.

 

[Pinnell]

Tom needs the experience against the nank types too - all part of learning and fine tuning.

I don’t think we should interfere too much with the current good form - let it roll along.

Tom and others will get a rest week before finals.

NOt suggesting he gets rested at all. And he can still get experience against the likes of Nankervis. Just reduce his workload.

 

[Jatz]

If Cez is fit he won't play VFL. Only one change for me. Cez in for Durdin.

Fanta or Ollie as sub.

I really don't love a small forward as sub.

We've been lucky we haven't had to lean on the sub as late. Needs to be someone that can actually impact the game, should we need it. It's as much tactical as it is injury related.

Having Durdin come on for 1 disposal is not going to cut it come finals.

 

[Bongo Drum]

I really don't love a small forward as sub.

We've been lucky we haven't had to lean on the sub as late. Needs to be someone that can actually impact the game, should we need it. It's as much tactical as it is injury related.

Having Durdin come on for 1 disposal is not going to cut it come finals.

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.

 

[ESKIE]

I really don't love a small forward as sub.

We've been lucky we haven't had to lean on the sub as late. Needs to be someone that can actually impact the game, should we need it. It's as much tactical as it is injury related.

Having Durdin come on for 1 disposal is not going to cut it come finals.

Durds did a few good things & last week he was great I think he’s a good sub

I’m going to back the coaching staff

 

[Jatz]

Durds did a few good things & last week he was great I think he’s a good sub

I’m going to back the coaching staff

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.

 

[jj1978]

Out: Durdin (get a full game in VFL)
In: Cerra (Fantasia sub)

 

[Bongo Drum]

I really don't love a small forward as sub.

We've been lucky we haven't had to lean on the sub as late. Needs to be someone that can actually impact the game, should we need it. It's as much tactical as it is injury related.

Having Durdin come on for 1 disposal is not going to cut it come finals.

Not sure if you misread my post.

I had Durds out. Fanta/Ollie as sub.

 

[Jatz]

Not sure if you misread my post.

I had Durds out. Fanta/Ollie as sub.

More so I don't think Fantasia makes a much better sub than Durdin would.

Ollie would be better in that role I think.