Player Watch #30: Charlie Comben - defender or forward? CC T5 in the AFL for avg.intercept marks p/game - re-signed until end of 2027

[ChairmanZia]

In order for us to become a finals competitive team, we have to genuinely move past the likes of Corr and McDonald altogether. No players' development should be hamstrung by these two.

they are essential to the team to transition us to the next era, you need players like them in the team.

 

[ChairmanZia]

For sure.

But I'm still unsure whether we should move him forward or not cos he is showing so much down back.

See robbie tarrant...

 

[Uncle_Leo]

once again, no, corr is in career best form in defense.

This is career best???

 

[Caracas]

For sure.

But I'm still unsure whether we should move him forward or not cos he is showing so much down back.

100% agree, Ferbs.

 

[Better Loosen Up]

they are essential to the team to transition us to the next era, you need players like them in the team.

Not when they keep stuffing up and sapping momentum as well as not standing up when needed most.

Ideally at this point in time, i'd like our 3 talls to be Comben, K. Dawson and Logue when he's ready to return.

Bergman > L Mac

 

[King Corey]

200% leave him at CHB.

 

[The Y Factor]

No chance he leaves of course but and we will be correct when asking for 69 first rounders should he do so.

But will get long term offers . 5 plus years.

I hope it’s this year

 

[Themanbun]

Elite CHB’s are 100% more sought after than key forwards at the minute by list managers.

Not only do they have to defend, but scores are generated as much by intercept defenders as they are forwards at the moment.

I'm not sure that's the consensus in the industry.

Gone are the days of CHFs not defending. You need them to be a threat and to stop that intercept. Only have to take a look at what Larkey did to Moore.

 

[tazaa]

Elite. Dominated the Melbourne forward line tonight.

 

[RightWingRoo]

Think I counted 6 intercept marks tonight?

 

[Passmore]

Elite. Dominated the Melbourne forward line tonight.

How good is it to have a key back who’s prepared to come off his man to intercept and then look to move it on at speed.

As opposed to one to stands next to his man and watches the world go by. And whe he does mark it, he stands there scratching his nuts for 20 seconds and kicks it 15m sideways.

 

[Makeshift Park]

I’m gonna be pissed if he decides in the off-season he wants to return to the forward line.

Look at your talents mate. There aren’t many who can intercept better than you. Just accept it.

 

[The Y Factor]

I’m gonna be pissed if he decides in the off-season he wants to return to the forward line.

Look at your talents mate. There aren’t many who can intercept better than you. Just accept it.

It won’t be him that decides

 

[Passmore]

I’m gonna be pissed if he decides in the off-season he wants to return to the forward line.

Look at your talents mate. There aren’t many who can intercept better than you. Just accept it.

I wonder if the plan to move him forward has changed. Did they actually expect him to be this good down back?

 

[amaz199]

An absolute colossus tonight.

 

[speedy]

It won’t be him that decides

I don’t think he was keen early days but in his last radio interview I think you can tell the penny has dropped. He realises how good he can be down back.

Chom, Logue, Corr, K.Dawson, W.Dawson….. we have key defence covered people.

 

[Clarke is King]

I don’t think he was keen early days but in his last radio interview I think you can tell the penny has dropped. He realises how good he can be down back.

Chom, Logue, Corr, K.Dawson, W.Dawson….. we have key defence covered people.

Playing those 5 a litle too tall?

 

[Clarke is King]

Has that dog in him. His shoulder looks absolutely cooked.

 

[Only Forwards]

What ever the answer is to too many KPD and not enough KPF, moving him forward isn’t it.

 

[Possession]

What ever the answer is to too many KPD and not enough KPF, moving him forward isn’t it.

If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Quite literally, in Chom's case.

 

[Caracas]

Comben has become much more assured with ball in hand. He’s learnt from his shocking turnover against *

 

[William Caresser]

Playing those 5 a litle too tall?

For sure but it's a good, balanced group to have in the list of 45 in consideration of injuries and succession planning. Will Dawson at 18 and developing, Corr at 30 closer to the end. And match up flexibility - eg v Carlton. Logue can play on gorillas.

Down the track, Will Dawson and Comben with versatility to play elsewhere. Logue played some good games for Freo forward.

From where we were, it's come a long way.

 

[speedy]

Playing those 5 a litle too tall?

K.Dawson is depth and W.Dawson is the future.

 

[Liam Boy]

K.Dawson is depth and W.Dawson is the future.

Kallan is more than just depth. Our backline looks much better when he plays, I don't think it's a coincidence that he's played in both our recent wins

 

[gerry101101]

Wouldn’t be surprised if he has some time off after Logue returns. If shoulder is fixable do it now. We’ll miss him, but has proven he’s a gun and Logue will fill the gap while he’s out until he’s 100%.