Preview RND 2 - Carlton v Gold Coast - 1:45PM Saturday 31st March @ Etihad - Team - post #871

[Mr_Plow]

Now onto this absolute blockbuster of a game!

This is somewhat of a new Gold Coast Suns team; now under Stewart Dew and without Gary Ablett, they seem to be playing a more committed and structured brand of football, with additional focus on the defensive side of the game.

Gold Coast comfortably accounted for a relatively depleted Geelong team in JLT1, and followed that up with a hard fought win against Brisbane in JLT2. This likely won’t be a pushover.

Past history

Round 4 @ Etihad:

CARLTON 2.4 6.6 7.7 12.10 (82)
GOLD COAST 3.0 6.1 13.3 17.6 (108)

GOALS

Carlton: Silvagni 3, Casboult 3, Weitering, Fisher, Pickett, C. Curnow, Simpson, Rowe
Gold Coast: Lynch 7, Wright 3, Matera 3, Bowes, Lyons, Lemmens, Ablett

BEST

Carlton: Murphy, Docherty, Marchbank, Silvagni, Casboult
Gold Coast: Lynch, Matera, Ablett, Hall, Witts, Martin, Miller, Fiorini

Round 13 @ Metricon

GOLD COAST 1.1 3.2 7.6 11.7 (73)
CARLTON 4.4 6.8 7.9 12.11 (83)

GOALS

Gold Coast: Lyons 2, Martin 2, Sexton, Matera, Lemmens, Barlow, Martin, Swallow, Wright
Carlton: Thomas 2, Gibbs 2, Silvagni 2, Petrevski-Seton, C.Curnow, E.Curnow, Boekhorst, Wright, Lamb

BEST

Gold Coast: Lyons, Swallow, Barlow, Ablett
Carlton: Gibbs, Simpson, Docherty, Jones, Kreuzer, Murphy, E.Curnow

On examination:

• Our win in R13 was the result of a herculean performance by Gibbs (43 disposals and 2 goals).

• Jack kicked 5 goals in total against Gold Coast last season; perhaps his pet team for the future?

• Lynch destroyed us in the first iteration, but he met his downfall against Jones the second time around. We’ll need another strong performance by Liam.

Diagnostic issues:

Lynch vs Jones: Not much to be explained here. I don’t want to re-live Lynch vs Rowe, Lynch’s influence simply must be curtailed.

Battle of the young midfields: Gold Coast are reasonably endowed with young midfield talent; Weller, Bowes and Brodie are a talented trio carried by the more senior Lyons, Swallow and Hall (currently injured).

Although, I don’t believe they have the inside strength to match Cripps, Kennedy and E. Curnow, nor the class to overcome Murphy, SPS and Fisher.

Management plan:

I haven't really caught up with what happened at the NB game today, in terms of likely changes.
Apparently Cuningham had a pretty decent game, so he may be in line for selection. Williamson and Lang may or may not come through the VFL.

Pending the fitness of Kreuzer and Kennedy, of course.

Possible ins: Williamson, Cuningham, Lang.
Possible outs: Silvagni (unlikely, but I hate to say it...), Dow (unlikely, but I hate to say it...), Lamb (Jimmae would be ecstatic), Kreuzer (inj), Kennedy (inj)

Impression:

I’m predicting a 3-4 goal victory for Carlton.

 

[ODNBlue]

What... we have to play those campaigners again?

 

[Mr_Plow]

What... we have to play those campaigners again?

Nobody saw that...

 

[Soapy V]

Start of a good run of winnable games for us. Should take a lot of confidence from tonight.

Hope Kruezer & Kennedy are fit. If not Lobbe for Kruezer and Kerridge for Kennedy

At Etihad I would drop a tall. Probably Jack. I don't think we can play Lamb & Jack in the same forward line. Both are more workers than worrying the opposition with speed and skill.

I'd bring in Cuningham. Polson another option. Lang & Willo are best 22 but haven't played a game yet

My early call

Byrne Jones Marchbank
Cuningham Wetering Mullett
Garlett Cripps Simpson
SPS Casboult Lamb
Wright Charlie Fisher
Kruezer Kennedy Murphy
Plowman Dow Curnow Thomas

 

[gandaal]

Out: SOJ, Casboult, Dow, Lamb
In: Williamson, Lang, Cunningham, McKay

 

[Zlatan]

Out: SOJ, Casboult, Dow, Lamb
In: Williamson, Lang, Cunningham, McKay

If Dow can back it up (fitness wise), he needs to play. But I agree with your other changes.

Front and centre on the board during the week should be the words “tackling” and “pressure.” Bring players in who can contribute to these aspects of our game.

 

[Soapy V]

Out: SOJ, Casboult, Dow, Lamb
In: Williamson, Lang, Cunningham, McKay

Willo and Lang haven't played at all yet. How do they come in? Dow & Lamb stay.

I'd only do Cuningham for Jack if no injuries. Love to see McKay in for casboult but won't happen, Yet

 

[HavUEvaSeenTheRain]

Start of a good run of winnable games for us. Should take a lot of confidence from tonight.

Hope Kruezer & Kennedy are fit. If not Lobbe for Kruezer and Kerridge for Kennedy

At Etihad I would drop a tall. Probably Jack. I don't think we can play Lamb & Jack in the same forward line. Both are more workers than worrying the opposition with speed and skill.

I'd bring in Cuningham. Polson another option. Lang & Willo are best 22 but haven't played a game yet

Exactly what I would do going off the limited reports on the VFL game

 

[Soapy V]

If Dow can back it up (fitness wise), he needs to play. But I agree with your other changes.

Front and centre on the board during the week should be the words “tackling” and “pressure.” Bring players in who can contribute to these aspects of our game.

Dow will play. Tonight will benefit him massively. Never gave up. Won't take him much time to adjust

 

[Styxx]

If Kreuzer is out Casboult will likely keep his spot.

Pretty confident we will take this one out.

 

[SkyhorseTamer]

Might seem a little knee jerk here but I'd make a couple changes, also assuming kennedy and Kreuzer are okay for next week:

Out: Byrne, JSos and Lamb
In: O'Shea, Cuningham and Kerridge

FB: Simpson Jones Plowman
HB: Thomas Weitering Marchbank
C: Garlett Murphy Mullett
HF: Fisher Casboult Cuningham
FF: SPS Charlie Wright
R: Kruezer Cripps Kennedy
I/C: Ed Curnow Dow Kerridge O'Shea

 

[gbatman]

They look an improved side, played a good brand of footy in the JLT but I expect to win this one, though may be tricky with some injuries. Kreuzer and Kennedy would have to be touch and go.

If Kreuzer is out then Lobbe in. But would not be against Casboult as our ruck and McKay in. Our midfield depth is poor so if Kennedy is out then who knows. Nearly has to be Graham or Kerridge. Would be tempted to just go with Lang.

Silvagni, Casboult, Plowman and Mullett are probably your fringe. Casboult had a shocker but it was on Rance with some poor delivery and his replacements aren't doing much. Silvagni probably didn't have much come his way and other forwards were attracting it more. Still needs to do more. Plowman was fine but do we go with more run? Mullett was good too but is Williamson better? What about Cuningham?

I would be keen to go in unchanged. Let the others find form in the VFL. See if that team that did so well against Richmond can beat these guys and let things settle a bit.

 

[Zlatan]

Might seem a little knee jerk here but I'd make a couple changes, also assuming kennedy and Kreuzer are okay for next week:

Out: Byrne, JSos and Lamb
In: O'Shea, Cuningham and Kerridge

FB: Simpson Jones Plowman
HB: Thomas Weitering Marchbank
C: Garlett Murphy Mullett
HF: Fisher Casboult Cuningham
FF: SPS Charlie Wright
R: Kruezer Cripps Kennedy
I/C: Ed Curnow Dow Kerridge O'Shea

Not knee jerk in the slightest - poor performances must have consequences and now that we’ve got a tiny bit of depth, we should be utilising it to its fullest. Also when the team balance is wrong, it needs to be addressed.

I think there’s also a spot in your side for one of Williamson or Lang.

 

[SkyhorseTamer]

Not knee jerk in the slightest - poor performances must have consequences and now that we’ve got a tiny bit of depth, we should be utilising it to its fullest. Also when the team balance is wrong, it needs to be addressed.

I think there’s also a spot in your side for one of Williamson or Lang.

If they're fit enough yeah - just not sure I'd pick either until after a practice match. If willo is ready bring him in instead of O'Shea.

 

[Mr_Plow]

They look an improved side, played a good brand of footy in the JLT but I expect to win this one, though may be tricky with some injuries. Kreuzer and Kennedy would have to be touch and go.

If Kreuzer is out then Lobbe in. But would not be against Casboult as our ruck and McKay in. Our midfield depth is poor so if Kennedy is out then who knows. Nearly has to be Graham or Kerridge. Would be tempted to just go with Lang.

Silvagni, Casboult, Plowman and Mullett are probably your fringe. Casboult had a shocker but it was on Rance with some poor delivery and his replacements aren't doing much. Silvagni probably didn't have much come his way and other forwards were attracting it more. Still needs to do more. Plowman was fine but do we go with more run? Mullett was good too but is Williamson better? What about Cuningham?

I would be keen to go in unchanged. Let the others find form in the VFL. See if that team that did so well against Richmond can beat these guys and let things settle a bit.

Plowman was quality though, far from the fringe.

I'd like to get a fit Cuningham, Williamson and Lang into the team as soon as possible. Speed, skill and mobility is what we need.

 

[Stamos]

Praying Kreuzer and Kennedy are ok.

We carried some passengers tonight, and it killed us. I don't think that necessarily equates to changes after one game, although I want Williamson in if he's right to go.

Would expect Cuningham and Lang to be pushing for selection too.

 

[thylacine60]

any of the hbfmebbubba household coming to the game?

 

[TeeJay Blue]

OUT - Matthew Kennedy (Injured), Matthew Kreuzer (Injured), Jack Silvagni (Omitted)
IN - David Cuningham, Harry McKay, Cameron O'Shea
NEED TO LIFT - Ciaran Byrne, Levi Casboult, Paddy Dow, Marc Murphy, Jacob Weitering
MILESTONE - Jed Lamb (50 AFL Games)

FB - Jacob Weitering, Lachie Plowman, Ciaran Byrne
HB - Kade Simpson, Liam Jones, Caleb Marchbank
C - Jarrod Garlett, Ed Curnow, Dale Thomas
HF - Sam Petrevski-Seton, Charlie Curnow, Paddy Dow
FF - Matthew Wright, Harry McKay, Zac Fisher
R - Levi Casboult, Patrick Cripps, Marc Murphy
I - David Cuningham, Jed Lamb, Cameron O'Shea, Aaron Mullett

E - Cameron Polson, Jack Silvagni, Harrison Macreadie, Lochie O'Brien

WHY OUT?
Can't see Kreuzer getting up, given how he looked last night. Could be without him for a few weeks.
Kennedy looks to be out for a couple as well.
Silvagni looked off the pace last night. Probably will keep his spot, but last night's performance should say otherwise.

WHY IN?
Cuningham will provide more dash and improve the team's elasticity.
McKay can rotate with Casboult both in forward line and ruck. Builds on his experience at main level.
O'Shea another experienced head. Allows the likes of Weitering and Marchbank to move more freely up the ground.

WHY NOT?
Feel both Lang and Williamson need match stimulation in the VFL.
Lobbe a possible in with more ruck credentials, but a blocker in McKay's need to develop further AFL understanding.

 

[PrinceCharles]

OUT - Matthew Kennedy (Injured), Matthew Kreuzer (Injured), Jack Silvagni (Omitted)
IN - David Cuningham, Harry McKay, Cameron O'Shea
NEED TO LIFT - Ciaran Byrne, Levi Casboult, Paddy Dow, Marc Murphy, Jacob Weitering
MILESTONE - Jed Lamb (50 AFL Games)

FB - Jacob Weitering, Lachie Plowman, Ciaran Byrne
HB - Kade Simpson, Liam Jones, Caleb Marchbank
C - Jarrod Garlett, Ed Curnow, Dale Thomas
HF - Sam Petrevski-Seton, Charlie Curnow, Paddy Dow
FF - Matthew Wright, Harry McKay, Zac Fisher
R - Levi Casboult, Patrick Cripps, Marc Murphy
I - David Cuningham, Jed Lamb, Cameron O'Shea, Aaron Mullett

E - Cameron Polson, Jack Silvagni, Harrison Macreadie, Lochie O'Brien

WHY OUT?
Can't see Kreuzer getting up, given how he looked last night. Could be without him for a few weeks.
Kennedy looks to be out for a couple as well.
Silvagni looked off the pace last night. Probably will keep his spot, but last night's performance should say otherwise.

WHY IN?
Cuningham will provide more dash and improve the team's elasticity.
McKay can rotate with Casboult both in forward line and ruck. Builds on his experience at main level.
O'Shea another experienced head. Allows the likes of Weitering and Marchbank to move more freely up the ground.

WHY NOT?
Feel both Lang and Williamson need match stimulation in the VFL.
Lobbe a possible in with more ruck credentials, but a blocker in McKay's need to develop further AFL understanding.

Lamb doesn't need to lift?

 

[james Dean]

9 day break will be good for Kennedy and Kreuzer.

JSOS and Lamb should be omitted, offered nothing tonight. Byrne gets one more chance

Out: JSOS, Lamb, Kennedy (if inj)
In: Cunners, Lang, Kerridge (If Kennedy is injured)

If we play like we did tonight we should win comfortably. We have a stretch of four winnable games coming up

 

[TeeJay Blue]

Lamb doesn't need to lift?

Only plan to list 5 players in 'need to lift' category after most recent game. Felt Lamb was both more noticeable around the ground and more effective in his role compared to the five I listed.

 

[LanceRomance]

We should win this

 

[Thrawn]

Kennedy only rolled his ankle, should be fine next week. The big question is on Kruez... groin injuries are pretty difficult.

 

[pinot]

Poor Jack is woefully out of form or perhaps he has hit his peak in terms ability. Still a fairly decent young player and will provide depth for the team (injuries and form) but Bolts needs an upgrade here.

Kennedy needs another run seemed starstruck in front of a huge crowd (get used to it boy) would not drop
Lamb - feel we need to start phasing him out

Lang and Cunningham need to come into the team

 

[ESKIE]

First time in our new seats, second level woo hoo

Only changes are forced, Kreuze and Kennedy...

Not graham thanks, Kerridge or Lang if ready for Kennedy