Player Watch Josh Carmichael (Retired 2024)

[Bogsey]

he blew up yesterday, that kind of game is a demanding for a spot in the 1's. We have to find ways to get him more games. His short development also shows the quality of the coaches and conditioning staff, he was country footballer 9 or so months ago and he was everywhere yesterday!

 

[pz5151]

Reef is too good for vfl

Also wasted at full forward

Bit of a missed opportunity not playing him as an intercepting backman as a possible holdover till Murphy returned. Could’ve at least given him a go there in the VFL with Kelly not playing.

 

[rand corp]

Loads to like, and he will get his next chance soon enough, composure in tight seems to be the area he needed to work on, has a heap of talent and finds plenty of the footy.

 

[Rorzza]

28 touches and 4 goals, solid again! Probably unlucky Nicky D has developed so fast, deserves a shot at the big league at some point.

 

[Bogsey]

We need to find a way for Josh to play a role in the 1s. He's above the VFL level. We need to get games into him, continue his development!

 

[Abdul_The_Bull]

His time will come. We need to remember that he has only had one preseason at the elite level. Building his strength and endurance with another preseason will be all he needs to take the next step. He will be a real asset in the coming years.

 

[manicpie]

His time will come. We need to remember that he has only had one preseason at the elite level. Building his strength and endurance with another preseason will be all he needs to take the next step. He will be a real asset in the coming years.

I reckon he will play this week, he's too good for the VFL

 

[Abdul_The_Bull]

I'm not so sure. I reckon that he (and Fin) have been given a number of areas they need to work on and this will be a year of development. He (they) may get a crack in a few weeks' time but as a long-term proposition I don't see them solidifying their spot for a while yet. I love both these lads and hope to see them in the squad long term.

 

[manicpie]

I'm not so sure. I reckon that he (and Fin) have been given a number of areas they need to work on and this will be a year of development. He (they) may get a crack in a few weeks' time but as a long-term proposition I don't see them solidifying their spot for a while yet. I love both these lads and hope to see them in the squad long term.

I don't think fin is ready. JC looks good though. It will an interesting watch

 

[sr36]

We need to find a way for Josh to play a role in the 1s. He's above the VFL level. We need to get games into him, continue his development!

The only way is to take a sledge hammer to the legs of one of mids/high half forwards who is slaying it in the seniors.

 

[Pistol Night]

The only way is to take a sledge hammer to the legs of one of mids/high half forwards who is slaying it in the seniors.

Tonya Harding style

 

[pablo disco bar]

Just play him

 

[Abdul_The_Bull]

Just play him

I like the kid. But who goes out for him to play? Quite the conundrum at present!

 

[Pistol Night]

I like the kid. But who goes out for him to play? Quite the conundrum at present!

Nick Daicos could use a run the VFL to find some form?

 

[Fat Jesus]

I like the kid. But who goes out for him to play? Quite the conundrum at present!

No one goes out for him. Pies playing exemplary football.
If needed he and Reef get a go vs Norf, Eagles, Hawks to rest one or two.

 

[Pistol Night]

No one goes out for him. Pies playing exemplary football.
If needed he and Reef get a go vs Norf, Eagles, Hawks to rest one or two.

Reef looks ready to take a game by the scruff at times. Great hands and smarts

 

[Fat Jesus]

Reef looks ready to take a game by the scruff at times. Great hands and smarts

Our depth is unusual for us.

Hawks at their best used to keep young guns in the VFL for a minimum of 2 or 3 seasons.
I like Reef as well but we are playing like a Premiership team.
You can't drop WHE, Sidebottom or Markov so Reef can get a game.
Like for like replacement based on injury or bad form.
He will get his chance.

 

[unplugged]

Absolutely banging the door down at the minute. Think if Mitchell, Adams or JDG either get injured or just need a rest, he's first man up.

 

[Bogsey]

The only way is to take a sledge hammer to the legs of one of mids/high half forwards who is slaying it in the seniors.

I really don't care how he gets a game! Even if it's to rest a few of the older inside mids, Pendles, Tay or Titch. We can't just let his development hit the ceiling in the 2s!
We've got a fantastic coaching staff who have managed to find ways to get great production out of role players, I'm sure they can figure out how to get Josh some games!

 

[Mollythedolly]

I reckon he will play this week, he's too good for the VFL

Won’t play VFL this weekend, that’s a certainty.

 

[legendstatus]

He gets to a stage where the confidence starts to translate to AFL quality performance ongoing

Having a big body and mongrel really suits our style

 

[VinnieB]

Absolutely banging the door down at the minute. Think if Mitchell, Adams or JDG either get injured or just need a rest, he's first man up.

i think once we bank a few more wins, guys like Pendles, Sidey, Elliot etc will have some time off and Carmichael, Macrae and McInness will have opportunities with full games rather than as subs.

 

[manicpie]

He gets to a stage where the confidence starts to translate to AFL quality performance ongoing

Having a big body and mongrel really suits our style

I especially like that he knows where the goals are as well as dominating in the midfield

 

[JuniorB]

Nick Daicos could use a run the VFL to find some form?

Yeah - he had 2 weeks IN A ROW where he got less than 30 possessions - not good enough!

 

[JuniorB]

i think once we bank a few more wins, guys like Pendles, Sidey, Elliot etc will have some time off and Carmichael, Macrae and McInness will have opportunities with full games rather than as subs.

We might see the boys you mention get games if we choose to rest players against NM/WC/Dirty Undies.