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The experiment isn’t over. He got a good match up on the weekend, and it was still only a short burst where he dominated.
I think it will depend on how W.Dawson comes on and who we draft this year, as to whether chom plays forward or back.
It might also depend how well Archer and Goater progress. I think Clarko likes his medium defenders who play tall.
If we can absorb a 20% drop in intercept marks, then the overall benefit of having not only a forward structure but one that threatens teams, then it will be worth it.I think the better question is what if he averages 2-3 goals a game and the rest of the forward line increase their averages across the board.
If we can absorb a 20% drop in intercept marks, then the overall benefit of having not only a forward structure but one that threatens teams, then it will be worth it.
I do believe that he will be a better individual player down back and could get AA as soon as 2025. However, he may be more important up forward if he is releasing Teaks and Larks and crashing packs for our crumbers to capitalise on.
The discussion is moot really because our mids can’t yet be relied upon to win the ball consistently for 70-75% of the match.
He provides forward pressure at a level similar to a jet small forward. I see Waite level forward pressure in him and IMO Waite when at his best for us was just about the best in the business for a couple of years. If he can do that and snag the odd bag of goals IDGAF who has to play in the backline. If we can slot a super aggressive skilled small forward in that half of the ground is sorted for a few years and we can bed it in.The thing I love about Charlie is his intensity in every contest where he butters up and applies pressure if the ball hits the deck. Split a pack, butter up, rinse, repeat. That's invaluable as a big man and even more so in the forward 50. Essentially another pressure forward that stops shit pinging back out. If Corr maintains form with The Bear back on the park, I can see him playing the season out forward.
As we know, forward line pressure makes our defenders' jobs so much easierHe provides forward pressure at a level similar to a jet small forward. I see Waite level forward pressure in him and IMO Waite when at his best for us was just about the best in the business for a couple of years. If he can do that and snag the odd bag of goals IDGAF who has to play in the backline. If we can slot a super aggressive skilled small forward in that half of the ground is sorted for a few years and we can bed it in.
Charlie has been the player who has excited me the most this season, whether forward or back his improvement has been spectacular, and I think his willingness to put his body on the line despite the injuries he has battled through in the last 3/4 years not only makes him a bit of a fan favourite but also a real star of the future.
Forward or back? Clarkson hails breakout Roo's flexibility
Forward or back? Clarkson hails breakout Roo's flexibility
Alastair Clarkson is in no rush to settle Charlie Comben into a permanent key position
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North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson is happy to keep swinging versatile tall Charlie Comben to either end of the ground.
The Kangaroos are in no rush to settle the 23-year-old into a permanent key position down back or up forward.
During a breakout season, Comben has been a shining light for North playing as a key defender the club has been searching for.
But last Sunday against Carlton, the 199cm prospect pushed forward and kicked three goals.
Drafted in 2019 after playing forward for much of his junior career, Comben has suffered numerous injury setbacks before becoming a permanent member of North's rebuild.
"It will just depend on what the team requires, what's the match-up with the opposition," Clarkson said this week.
"What we'd love to be able to have is Charlie to have the flexibility to go from one end to the other just depending on what happens from the opposition one day to the next.
"He'll settle at centre half-back or centre half-forward at some point in time, but just at the moment it's just too early for us to predict which one it's going to be."
Comben's progress has pleased Clarkson, with questions about North's defensive stocks ahead of this season.
"It doesn't surprise anyone within the footy club what his capabilities are, but perhaps to the outside world because most of the outside world just judge players on what they can produce on game day," Clarkson said.
"It was just a matter of having the durability to get out there week-to-week and that's what he's been able to show now to the whole football world.
"It's a little bit of a surprise, but it's not to us."
Comben will loom large in North's clash with Geelong at Blundstone Arena in Hobart on Saturday.
The Cats are coming off a humbling 47-point defeat at home to the Western Bulldogs, halting the momentum they had trying to push for a top-four finish.
Former first-round draft picks Jaidyn Stephenson, Zane Duursma and Will Phillips all return for North, while Colby McKercher, Zac Fisher and Eddie Ford will miss due to injury.
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Thread needs more cat photos
You’re right, Geelong have four fifths of **** all to give up. Frank costa’s greedy inheritance ridden campaigners will dry up their endless piggy bank. They are goneI'm sorry, but Geelong isn't giving up a Coleman winning, premiership playing 31 year old KPF for Bailey Scott.
I don't understand.
Move him back to defense IMHO.
Not a chance.Move him back to defense IMHO.
Not a chance.