Preview RND 1 - Carlton v Richmond Thurs March 18th 7.25pm AEDT @ MCG

[AndyLucimitis]

Great to see Fog named. Didn't particularly stand out through the preseason games but I think he'll be a better player for us than many are expecting.

I had him in my best side but as one of the handful fighting it out for the remaining couple of spots in the 22.

Newly traded in players always tend to get a game or two within the first 3 or 4 rounds. Need to justify the trade.

Hopefully he becomes a solid player for us. He has some traits we can use.

 

[Ash Man]

What would be your reasoning, from the 2 praccy games?

It’s a close one. Cuningham could come in with Williams out. I still think he doesn’t provide enough over the course of a game.
I’d still favour Gibbons as he is proven to be more reliable. Over 30 possessions in reserves game shows he is in form. I’d give him midfield minutes with Williams out.

 

[BIuebagger]

Fogerty really impressed me with his tackling and pressure inside the forward 50 against the Saints as mentioned above. We desperately need that tomorrow night, especially if H and CAS are somehow not clunking their marks, having a pressure player like that at a spillage front and centre is pivotal to provide more scoring opportunities with locking the ball inside. Something we’ve not been good at for a while

 

[Ash Man]

I would say rolling the same ankle two games in a row and a fitness test means he is pretty suspect and highly likely to reinjure imo

The second one he stood on another players foot so I think it was just unlucky/coincidence. But if he does it again you can say I told you so!

 

[FRUMPY]

The second one he stood on another players foot so I think it was just unlucky/coincidence. But if he does it again you can say I told you so!

DOesnt matter how it happens but shows its going to be a concern for the next month at a minimum and will probably result in lesser output from him which isnt ideal.

 

[happydude]

on the graph of expectation I am riding the pregame up swing.

Do i think we are a shoe in?
No, not at all....

Would an upset be amazing to see?
Yes and I'm feeling Bullish about it.

 

[4flagsin5yrs]

"

Out of the 22 players lining up for Carlton tomorrow, there will be two men pulling on the navy blue jumper for the first time.
“Fogarty will play, he’s been very good for us. Him and Adam Saad

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Adam Saad

Age

30

Ht

178cm

Wt

79kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

17.5

4star

K

10.0

4star

HB

7.5

5star

M

3.0

3star

T

2.7

4star

MG

349.1

5star

D

20.7

5star

K

12.0

5star

HB

8.7

4star

M

3.3

3star

T

2.4

3star

MG

388.3

5star

D

17.6

5star

K

10.4

4star

HB

7.2

5star

M

4.2

4star

T

1.2

3star

will debut for the Carlton Football club this weekend which is really exciting,” he said.

As for the remaining 20 players set to be named at 6:20 tonight, big names like Eddie Betts, Levi Casboult

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Levi Casboult

Age

34

Ht

199cm

Wt

104kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

9.9

3star

K

6.5

3star

HB

3.4

3star

M

5.3

5star

T

1.7

4star

G

1.1

4star

D

10.1

3star

K

7.6

3star

HB

2.6

2star

M

5.9

5star

T

1.3

2star

G

1.3

5star

D

9.2

3star

K

6.2

3star

HB

3.0

3star

M

5.2

5star

T

2.2

4star

G

1.4

5star

and Harry McKay

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Harry Mckay

Age

27

Ht

200cm

Wt

106kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

9.9

3star

K

7.5

3star

HB

2.4

2star

M

5.5

5star

T

1.6

4star

G

1.4

5star

D

6.6

1star

K

4.6

2star

HB

2.0

1star

M

3.6

4star

T

1.4

2star

G

1.4

5star

D

8.8

3star

K

6.8

3star

HB

2.0

2star

M

4.4

4star

T

0.8

3star

G

2.0

5star

need to get through today’s training session.

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[Aphrodite]

ONE. MORE SLEEP.

 

[FRUMPY]

ONE. MORE SLEEP.

i was planning a nap this arvo so maybe 2 more sleeps

 

[Brezsa]

Hm.

Don't like that this means a developing player misses out on a reserves game, or that the reserves side is weakened by taking one of their best players out and plonking them on the senior bench to potentially not play a minute of football.

Do like that the choice to sub a player off is in the hands of the club doctor. Just gotta hope they're given some clear expectations around how loose they can be with "precuationary" decisions.

Positive for us is we are playing Thursday, sun not used he can play over the weekend in the VFL or if he gets limited game time then they could look at a half in the VFL.

it’s going to be abit of an advantage for clubs playing Thursday or Friday night

 

[Ash Man]

DOesnt matter how it happens but shows its going to be a concern for the next month at a minimum and will probably result in lesser output from him which isnt ideal.

I disagree. He may have some pain that he needs to play through but that is not unusual. Also an ankle strain in no way equates to a month or more of impact.
He wouldn’t be playing if there is the risk of further injury or if he has incurred any structural damage.

 

[Ash Man]

Positive for us is we are playing Thursday, sun not used he can play over the weekend in the VFL or if he gets limited game time then they could look at a half in the VFL.

it’s going to be abit of an advantage for clubs playing Thursday or Friday night

I heard Hardwick on this. Number 23 or 24 usually only get a half max in reserves anyway so they can play if required. It all depends on timing of games

 

[BIuebagger]

Jack Martin

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Jack Martin

Age

29

Ht

186cm

Wt

82kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

16.2

4star

K

10.0

4star

HB

6.3

4star

M

4.9

5star

T

3.7

5star

G

0.9

4star

D

14.9

4star

K

7.9

3star

HB

7.0

4star

M

4.3

4star

T

3.6

4star

G

1.1

5star

D

8.2

2star

K

4.6

2star

HB

3.6

3star

M

1.8

2star

T

2.0

4star

G

0.6

3star

didn’t part take in training this morning? Management or going to miss?

 

[Aphrodite]

 

[BoundbyKreuze]

With Harry being a bit suspect and if the 23rd man comes in, does O-Mac get the fluro top (you know they need a fluro top on so we know he is the 23rd man and doesnt just run on....)

The problem with that is if Harry is injured then OMac plays and Harry is the Fluor best player. They will need to have another in the waiting.

 

[HaydossJ]

Jack Martin didn’t part take in training this morning? Management or going to miss?

I'll give him a call and find out

 

[Aphrodite]

Jack Martin didn’t part take in training this morning? Management or going to miss?

Where did you hear this?

 

[Arr0w]

Well, no longer best 22, now strategy 23

 

[james Dean]

Where did you hear this?

It’s on the AFL website



https://www.afl.com.au/news/563188

 

[FRUMPY]

Well, no longer best 22, now strategy 23

JSOS can be 23rd man when Gov comes back......

 

[FRUMPY]

It’s on the AFL website



https://www.afl.com.au/news/563188

it would be the 'captains run' session and not that uncommon for some blokes to skip it

 

[Aphrodite]

It’s on the AFL website

UPDATE: Carlton keys to take on Tigers, mystery over Martin's availability

Harry McKay and Levi Casboult, are expected to play against Richmond but there is a cloud over Jack Martin

www.afl.com.au

 

[Mr_Plow]

Ridiculous (possible) decision by the AFL

I think it works great for us, particularly with the endless 1st quarter injuries. Keeps our rotations equal with them. They'll get a fresh player late, but the impact will be less significant.

 

[BIuebagger]

Where did you hear this?

AFL site, Aph.

 

[Aphrodite]

AFL site, Aph.