Preview North Melbourne vs Carlton - Sunday 18th March 1.00PM Visy Park

[TennisPlayerAndy]

Well, seeing as he cant pay until round 3 I would play him. Match fitness is a huge factor in the early rounds. I think its going to be a good indication of where we are at and TBH I think we need to take this game very seriously.

I hope he does play and puts Mitch Robinson through the turf.

 

[GarnerSmash]

Wonder if Luke Delaney will be able to take his place. Cam was very impressive on the weekend but not sure he is ready for AFL ready bodies just yet. We may not have mch choice if both Narni and Keys aer out for a bit.

 

[Quivorir]

I hope he does play and puts Mitch Robinson through the turf.

Well being the NAB cup he can do what ever he wants, wont have to serve his suspension to next years NAB cup

 

[malairoo]

Just wondering whether there will be an open training session this week before the match vs Carlton on Sunday???

 

[Twinkletoes]

BTW, SEN radio will be covering the game live.

 

[Shinboner Schem]

Wonder if Luke Delaney will be able to take his place. Cam was very impressive on the weekend but not sure he is ready for AFL ready bodies just yet. We may not have mch choice if both Narni and Keys aer out for a bit.

would Hansen at FB and Pedo at CHB not do the job?

 

[GarnerSmash]

would Hansen at FB and Pedo at CHB not do the job?

I think Pedo is a more natural forward/midfielder than defender or is suited to a utility role. This week Carlton will likely go in with 2 or three rucks, which will mean that one of them will play forward. Not sure if Waite is up and about or who else will play forward for them if he isn't, but I think he will struggle against a much taller opponent, as he did on the weekend, or against a natural key forward. Back flank, sure. Third tall defender, sure. Key defender? No thanks.

For me Lachie is a better CHB as he can then drop in on the high ball when the opportunity arises, much like the highlight in the Sydney game. A full back generally does not have the luxury of dropping off his man to do this. This puts Pedo at FB which quite frankly scares me.

If neither Grima or L. Delaney are around for round one and Taz plays forward we could come up a touch short at FB, depending on the set up Essendon use. If the play Hurley and Carlisle as key forwards, and then rotate Hille and Ryder deep as resting ruck they may be able to expose Pedo and Thompson close to goal. Hopefully one of the two missing FB's are available as they are naturally more suited to play that negating, spoiling role.

 

[MaddAdam]

At training today Hansen, Grima and Car Keys were all doing rehab work.

Not good.

 

[GarnerSmash]

Christ.

 

[Josh Barnstable]

I think Pedo is a more natural forward/midfielder than defender or is suited to a utility role. This week Carlton will likely go in with 2 or three rucks, which will mean that one of them will play forward. Not sure if Waite is up and about or who else will play forward for them if he isn't, but I think he will struggle against a much taller opponent, as he did on the weekend, or against a natural key forward. Back flank, sure. Third tall defender, sure. Key defender? No thanks.

For me Lachie is a better CHB as he can then drop in on the high ball when the opportunity arises, much like the highlight in the Sydney game. A full back generally does not have the luxury of dropping off his man to do this. This puts Pedo at FB which quite frankly scares me.

If neither Grima or L. Delaney are around for round one and Taz plays forward we could come up a touch short at FB, depending on the set up Essendon use. If the play Hurley and Carlisle as key forwards, and then rotate Hille and Ryder deep as resting ruck they may be able to expose Pedo and Thompson close to goal. Hopefully one of the two missing FB's are available as they are naturally more suited to play that negating, spoiling role.

Yikes. I'm worried now.

 

[Pykie]

I'd be playing Cam Delaney against Carlton.


Bulldogs forwards were for the pits, but I liked what I saw in his development.


Decent enough agility, very rangy, goes for his marks and reads the ball well, might be lacking the tank atm, but if we are struck by those injuries, he's next in line imo.



Play him on Kreuzer/Hampson the whole game they have a similar setup in some regards to Essendon, see how he goes, as possibly a pre-cursor for playing him on Paddy Ryder in Rnd 1.

 

[Groggyk]

Not good indeed.

What's the story with Hansen?

Nothing mentioned on the club webber.

 

[gustev]

Yep. A bit of a set back.

I'd be putting both spare keys and tarrant down back for periods of time in the Carlton game. Vs Essendon we might go for Tazza at full back/CHB and put Pederson at CHF.

 

[Joshen]

Not a good lead up to the season with our 3 best KPD all having niggling injuries.

I'm with gustev, wouldn't be surprised to see Tarrant in the backline for round 1, maybe C. Delaney plays against GWS then hopefully they'll be back.

 

[THE MOEMAN]

Not good indeed.

What's the story with Hansen?

Nothing mentioned on the club webber.

Probably something minor, if it were serious the club would have let us know.
Wouldn't be surprised if he is just having a light week on the track and ends up playing on sunday

 

[ozzyoslo]

Well, seeing as he cant pay until round 3 I would play him. Match fitness is a huge factor in the early rounds. I think its going to be a good indication of where we are at and TBH I think we need to take this game very seriously.

I hope he does play and puts Mitch Robinson through the turf.

@Husk.... I know where you're coming from but jacks fit and very important now to us being a force this year. We cant afford to lose him via an injury.

@TPAndy.... Mitch is injured lucky to play rd 1

 

[Groggyk]

Looks like Walker's out, so that relieves a bit of pressure on the backline.

Good to see the LA of old on the weekend, who if we are picking on form, is ahead of Atley at this stage of the preseason.

Thought he showed some great signs that he's close to getting back to his best.

 

[Husk]

Looks like Walker's out, so that relieves a bit of pressure on the backline.

Good to see the LA of old on the weekend, who if we are picking on form, is ahead of Atley at this stage of the preseason.

Thought he showed some great signs that he's close to getting back to his best.

I agree.

LA has surprised me. Going back behind the ball could be an inspired move. I think he needs that extra time and space to operate in, and his run and receive is close to the best in the team.

Atley has only been ok, and seems to be playing pretty much the same role.

I would definitely have LA ahead of Atley for round 1, assuming they are playing for 1 spot.

 

[Strummaster]

I agree.

LA has surprised me. Going back behind the ball could be an inspired move. I think he needs that extra time and space to operate in, and his run and receive is close to the best in the team.

Atley has only been ok, and seems to be playing pretty much the same role.

I would definitely have LA ahead of Atley for round 1, assuming they are playing for 1 spot.

Im not suprised with LA posted late last year he was smashing himself pre-pre-season and training with backs his tank has improved 100% on last year and body shape and core strength significantly better. IMO will be a scarey prospect from HB with his attacking ability or maybe he is our new tagger with benefits

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

@TPAndy.... Mitch is injured lucky to play rd 1

I hope he jumps the fence and buries through the stands then.

 

[GarnerSmash]

http://www.kangaroos.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/4912/newsid/130738/default.aspx

North Melbourne will regain the services of three of its most important players for the clash against the Blues on Sunday with Drew Petrie, Scott McMahon and Lachlan Hansen named in the 25-man squad.

The trio was rested during last week’s win over the Bulldogs, but will aim to get some valuable game-time ahead of round one.

Brad Scott has continued the trend of managing the workload of key players with Levi Greenwood and Jack Ziebell two of the seven omissions in a reduced squad.

Click here to read The Definitive Preview

First-year player Brad McKenzie will miss this week after enjoying his first taste of senior football, while Cruize Garlett, Aaron Black, Cameron Pedersen and Gavin Urquhart have also been left out.

Daniel Wells is again in the line-up and will no doubt see an increase in his minutes in a bid to be ready for the opening round blockbuster against the Bombers on March 31.

NORTH MELBOURNE
1. Hamish McIntosh, 3. Ryan Bastinac, 4. Liam Anthony, 6. Lachie Hansen, 8. Daniel Wells, 9. Andrew Swallow, 10. Ben Cunnington, 11. Michael Firrito, 12. Lindsay Thomas, 13. Leigh Adams, 16. Scott Thompson, 18. Shaun Atley, 19. Sam Wright, 20. Drew Petrie, 22. Todd Goldstein, 23. Kieran Harper, 25. Robbie Tarrant, 27. Aaron Edwards, 29. Brent Harvey, 31. Cameron Delaney, 33. Matt Campbell, 34. Jamie Macmillan, 41. Aaron Mullett, 42. Scott McMahon, 43. Sam Gibson

CARLTON
2. Jordan Russell, 3. Marc Murphy, 4. Bryce Gibbs, 5. Chris Judd, 6. Kade Simpson, 8. Matthew Kreuzer, 9. Kane Lucas, 10. Matthew Watson, 12. Mitch Robinson, 13. Chris Yarran, 14. Brock McLean, 18. Paul Bower, 19. Eddie Betts, 22. Shaun Hampson, 23. Lachie Henderson, 27. Dennis Armfield, 29. Heath Scotland, 30. Jarrad Waite, 31. Marcus Davies, 32. Bret Thornton, 35. Ed Curnow, 38. Jeffrey Garlett, 42. Zach Tuohy, 44. Andrew Carrazzo, 45. Aaron Joseph

JZ and Levi out. Interesting.

 

[nicko74]

And no Pederson?

 

[Shinboner Schem]

how will they lineup?

a stab:


B: 42. Scott McMahon, 31. Cameron Delaney, 16. Scott Thompson
HB: 8. Daniel Wells, 6. Lachie Hansen, 34. Jamie Macmillan,
C: 10. Ben Cunnington, 13. Leigh Adams, 23. Kieran Harper
HF: 12. Lindsay Thomas, 20. Drew Petrie, 29. Brent Harvey
F: 27. Aaron Edwards, 25. Robbie Tarrant, 19. Sam Wright
R: 22. Todd Goldstein, 3. Ryan Bastinac, 9. Andrew Swallow

Int: 1. Hamish McIntosh, 11. Michael Firrito, 4. Liam Anthony, (18. Shaun Atley)
Emg: 43. Sam Gibson, 33. Matt Campbell, 41. Aaron Mullett


what is the deal on the rules? have assumed normal with emergencies.

 

[ThePezDispenser]

Jay Z out is very strange. He now won't play again until round 3?

 

[Shinboner Schem]

Shouldn't be too much of a problem for him (look how well Wellsy came back)