Preview 2025 Rd 3 Carlton vs Western Bulldogs Friday 28th March 7:40PM AEDT @ Marvel Stadium

[Aphrodite]

Team is in …

AFL team news: Blues recall two

The Blues have made two changes for the Round 3 clash with the Western Bulldogs.

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[mikey83]

The crazy thing about Darcy is that he's an elite field kick. Its one thing to have the reach but he hits targets by foot with precision.

 

[Blue_Fusion]

Darcy is going to be an issue height wise. Once he gets those hands up you won't get close. Not sure Weitering will get away with playing from behind. Probably has to be side on and try and outbody him.

I think Weiters will be taking Naughton and Young will be given the job on Darcy.

Lobb might get rubbed out, in that case they might bring in Buslinger or switch Naughton down back.

 

[carlton_99]

I think Weiters will be taking Naughton and Young will be given the job on Darcy.

Lobb might get rubbed out, in that case they might bring in Buslinger or switch Naughton down back.

Not sure Young should be playing. Was dissapointed with his performance on Chol. And don't need him as a back up ruck if Harry is back and Charlie is good to go

 

[Blue_Fusion]

Not sure Young should be playing. Was dissapointed with his performance on Chol. And don't need him as a back up ruck if Harry is back and Charlie is good to go

Young isn't at the top of anyone's list for the job...

But to his credit, he had a poor start on Chol but got better as the night went on.

Height wise, he's unfortunately probably our best option.

 

[Jimmae]

OUT: Young, Haynes, Lord
IN: McKay, Carroll, Wilson

After the VFL:

OUT: Young, Haynes, Lord
IN: McKay, Boyd, White

Doc and Cottrell supporting the wing rotation, Kemp and the small forwards constantly supplementing the midfield.

Wilson not far away, wing experiment needs to happen in the VFL.

 

[circusdevil]

After the VFL:

OUT: Young, Haynes, Lord
IN: McKay, Boyd, White

Doc and Cottrell supporting the wing rotation, Kemp and the small forwards constantly supplementing the midfield.

Wilson not far away, wing experiment needs to happen in the VFL.

Wilson was terrible in the VFL.

 

[mozza101]

In: McKay, Boyd, Wilson, Moir,

Out: Kemp, Haynes, McGovern, Docherty

B: Cowan - Young - Silvagni
HB: Boyd - Weitering - Saad
C: Hollands - Cripps - Cerra
HF: Williams - Curnow - Fogarty
F: Moir - McKay - Motlop
R: De Koning - Hewett - Walsh

IC: Cottrell - Acres - Lord - Wilson

Sub: Camporeale

Kemp to the VFL – Develop as a Forward​

Kemp needs to go back to the VFL and play exclusively as a forward to earn his spot at AFL level. Right now, he looks completely lost—his positioning, awareness, and footy IQ just aren’t where they need to be. Physically, he’s got the tools to be a weapon, but until he develops the smarts and instincts of a dangerous forward, he’s not offering enough. Let him grind it out, build his craft, and come back when he’s ready to have real impact.

Young Over Haynes & McGovern – Time to Move Forward​

I thought Young looked better down back than both Haynes and McGovern if not in skill then in overall consistency of effort. This should be the year we move on from McGovern in the best 22 and focus on the future. Silvagni can play the role we expect from Haynes/McGovern more effectively, and we all know you’ll never question his effort. The only way one of those two (McGovern or Haynes) stays in is if SOS doesn’t come up from whatever niggle forced him off the ground.

Boyd In – Quarterback from Half-Back​

Boyd comes in to provide the skill and composure that’s missing in our defensive half. If his foot skills are as good as people say, then he should be given the role of the primary ball-user out of defence, allowing Saad to focus on his attacking run. Cowan can be developed across the year, while Hollands moves into the wing/half-back rotation that the club envisioned for him. Wilson comes in for much-needed pace and experience at AFL level.

McKay In, Moir to Start​

If McKay is fit, he comes straight back in—simple as that. Curnow should improve with another game under his belt. The addition of Moir should give us some spark, but I don’t want to see him thrown in as the sub. He needs to start and play a full game or, if he’s not quite ready to run out all four quarters, be subbed off late. The best way to develop him is to push him and let him feel what’s required at AFL level over a full game.

Docherty – A VFL Reset Might Be Needed​

We all love Doc, no question. But if he can’t handle the pace and pressure of AFL right now, he needs to go back to the VFL for a few weeks. Give him time to find his legs again, regain confidence, and help mentor the younger guys. If he can build back into form, he earns his recall—simple as that.

Great post ChatGPT

 

[WalshistheGOAT]

Wilson was terrible in the VFL.

Playing on ball. Better with more space imo.

 

[Wickzki]

Great post ChatGPT

Guilty. I put in what I wanted to say as I had a lot of redundant language and it simplified it for me.

 

[WalshistheGOAT]

Cowan - Young - Saad
McGovern - Weitering - Boyd
Acres - Cripps - Walsh
Cottrell - Mckay - Motlop
Williams - Curnow - Kemp
De Koning - Cerra - Hewett

Lord - JSOS - Ollie - Fogarty

 

[Wickzki]

Cowan - Young - Saad
McGovern - Weitering - Boyd
Acres - Cripps - Walsh
Cottrell - Mckay - Motlop
Williams - Curnow - Kemp
De Koning - Cerra - Hewett

Lord - JSOS - Ollie - Fogarty

Haynes and Campo for Lord and Boyd?

Reasonable.

 

[carlton_99]

Cowan - Young - Saad
McGovern - Weitering - Boyd
Acres - Cripps - Walsh
Cottrell - Mckay - Motlop
Williams - Curnow - Kemp
De Koning - Cerra - Hewett

Lord - JSOS - Ollie - Fogarty

You don't think that defence is a bit too tall?

 

[WalshistheGOAT]

You don't think that defence is a bit too tall?

Dogs are pretty tall down the line and really I don't want to see Weitering one out vs Darcy with Naughton etc trying to block his run.

I think Darcy is a big enough threat that I'd rather sacrifice a dud like Young to do nothing but try and stop him and try and work the defense around that. Young is capable of shutting down a player when he's assigned to them and nothing else, but as soon as he has to think and zone off etc he's hopeless.

 

[BlueBlood15]

Boyd is a must after the VFL tonight. A rare player on our list who can consistently hit targets.

McKay comes in if fit, but not particularly enthused by the inclusion following his round one showing.

Doc needs a run in the twos. Great guy and few more deserving of success in life but unfortunately he’s lost the speed of the game and his first touch has deserted him. He’s always under pressure due to his lack of speed and agility. This will all be amplified on a quicker Marvel deck. Now is not the time for sentiment.

 

[Mikevk123]

Hey guys I come in peace. Just thought I’d throw in a possible 22 for next week.

In- Carroll, Moir, McKay, Wilson
Out- Docherty, Haynes, Fogarty, Curnow

B- Cowan Weitering Silvagni
HB- Saad Young Carroll
C- Hollands Cripps Cerra
HF- Cottrell McGovern Moir
F- Williams McKay Motlop
FOLL- TDK Hewett Walsh
I/C- Kemp, Acres, Wilson, Lord
Sub- Campoerale

 

[T2B_]

We could beat them, but won't be easy. They were pretty good last night, only losing by a goal to Oldiewood + umpires.

 

[Red_man2008]

Young has a lot of trouble with Harry at training. How’s he gonna cope with Darcy. He needs help. I think playing all of our key defenders might be the go this week. But at what cost. If they lose lobb to suspension for punching cox then they’ll have no height in their backline which could be a problem for us if it hits the deck too often.

 

[sweethoney]

We could beat them, but won't be easy. They were pretty good last night, only losing by a goal to Oldiewood + umpires.

Big chance to win especially if Lobb gets suspended

 

[The Blue Weirdo]

Young isn't at the top of anyone's list for the job...

But to his credit, he had a poor start on Chol but got better as the night went on.

Height wise, he's unfortunately probably our best option.

I thought 1 of Chol's early marks/goals was a clear free kick to Young. His eyes were totally focused on Young, not the incoming ball when he chose to solidly bump him in the marking contest.

 

[T2B_]

I feel like Newman may have been way more of a stabilising influence back there than we even realised. Unfortunately can't help that though, can only play the cards we've been dealt.

If the rest of the back line shapes up a bit I believe Young can do a decent enough job, he's done it before, although I never want the ball in his actual hands if it can be helped.

 

[ajb72]

Pick 1 of Curnow or McKay and don’t play the other. Having 2 non competitive talls in our forward line is asking for the dogs to rebound without any pressure at all.


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[Arr0w]

I feel like Newman may have been way more of a stabilising influence back there than we even realised. Unfortunately can't help that though, can only play the cards we've been dealt.

If the rest of the back line shapes up a bit I believe Young can do a decent enough job, he's done it before, although I never want the ball in his actual hands if it can be helped.

Really surprised how some people thought we could actually cover the loss of Newman, supposedly with these so called ready to go youth

His skillset and leadership has always been severely underrated

 

[Rustica]

Young isn't at the top of anyone's list for the job...

But to his credit, he had a poor start on Chol but got better as the night went on.

Height wise, he's unfortunately probably our best option.

Ill take Young over Haynes everyday

 

[blues4flag]

Young has a lot of trouble with Harry at training. How’s he gonna cope with Darcy. He needs help. I think playing all of our key defenders might be the go this week. But at what cost. If they lose lobb to suspension for punching cox then they’ll have no height in their backline which could be a problem for us if it hits the deck too often.

Jones a good chance to return for them.

 

[Arr0w]

Not sure any side has a go to option to cover Darcy with any confidence, the kid is going to be a jet

Personally, I wouldn't allow Young to be taken back to the goal square and Weitering needs to really drive handover so he is playing on the deepest tall forward, whether that's Darcy or Naughton


Both will need one of our 3rd talls to peel off to help in the marking contests

Midfield pressure will be critical