News Teams RD 4:- Swans v Blues..Ground Combat.

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Carlton has made one change ahead of their Round 4 match against Sydney at the SCG on Saturday afternoon. Running defender Dennis Armfield comes into the side at the expense of recently promoted rookie, Jeff Garlett. Armfield dominated at VFL level last weekend, collecting 34 possessions from half-back.

The Blues have named Steven Browne, Setanta O’hAilpin and Heath Scotland as emergencies.


Backs Chris Johnson Bret Thornton Kade Simpson
Half backs Shaun Grigg Paul Bower Jordan Russell
Centreline Marc Murphy Bryce Gibbs Nick Stevens
Half forwards Simon Wiggins Cameron Cloke Jarrad Waite
Forwards Matthew Kreuzer Brendan Fevola Eddie Betts
Followers Sam Jacobs Richard Hadley Chris Judd
Interchange: Dennis Armfield Ryan Houlihan Aaron Joseph Mitch Robinson

Emerg: Steven Browne Setanta O’hAilpin Heath Scotland

 

[The Old Dark Navy's]

Re: Teams RD 3:- Swans v Blues..Ground Combat.

So Armfield for Garlett is the only change.

 

[Blueinblood]

Re: Teams RD 3:- Swans v Blues..Ground Combat.

Lovely!

 

[jonoman89]

Re: Teams RD 3:- Swans v Blues..Ground Combat.

Russell again. The MC really must love the guy.

Good to see Armo come back in, his pace will be useful. Also good to see the Browne-dog has overcome his injury and is on the emg list, should get games soon.

 

[Salaryman]

Re: Teams RD 3:- Swans v Blues..Ground Combat.

So Armfield for Garlett is the only change.

You sure you were only stripped of your mod powers??

 

[Malifice]

Fair changes.

 

[The Old Dark Navy's]

Re: Teams RD 3:- Swans v Blues..Ground Combat.

You sure you were only stripped of your mod powers??

Still hadn't edited it after I posted. He posted just the team all run together with no formatting and no write up when I replied.

Shown up by an edit job.

 

[Banga19]

Very happy with that.

Against such a strong bodied team as Sydney that average so many stoppages per game, Armfields far more mature body is a very good upgrade from Garletts I believe.

 

[NWTYRX]

Team vs. Sydney

CARLTON
B: Chris Johnson, Bret Thornton, Kade Simpson
HB: Shaun Grigg, Paul Bower, Jordan Russell
C: Marc Murphy, Bryce Gibbs, Nick Stevens
HF: Simon Wiggins, Cameron Cloke, Jarrad Waite
F: Matthew Kreuzer Brendan Fevola Eddie Betts
Foll: Sam Jacobs Richard Hadley Chris Judd
Int: Dennis Armfield Ryan Houlihan Aaron Joseph Mitch Robinson
Emg: Steven Browne Setanta O’hAilpin Heath Scotland

In: Armfield
Out: Garlett

 

[Marc Shmurf 3]

Well played MC. no drastic changes... It was one loss people, lets not forget that...

Blues by 17 points

 

[mushda]

Re: Teams RD 3:- Swans v Blues..Ground Combat.

Grrr, I want Setanta in!

Still not too unhappy with the one change though, gives the boys a chance to atone for last week.

 

[Sam The Doc]

would have liked scotland in for possibly simpson.
Perform this week simmo!!

 

[CJudd3Votes]

Good decision to drop Garlett for this week.

 

[Lapp_46]

Can someone tell me what Scotland did to get dropped?? and why he still isnt in the team? I know he didnt have a great game against lions, but everyone is entitled to an off day. Surely his strong body would be perfect for a game at the SCG??

Agree?? Disagree??

 

[Malifice]

Can someone tell me what Scotland did to get dropped?? and why he still isnt in the team? I know he didnt have a great game against lions, but everyone is entitled to an off day. Surely his strong body would be perfect for a game at the SCG??

Agree?? Disagree??

Came back from a number of surgeries in the off season. Looked underdone (ran around in cirlces and struggled to make his usual impact). Also looked like he needed a few games in the twos to gain touch.

Will be back in the ones soon enough.

 

[Aphrodite]

Re: Team vs. Sydney

There is already a thread on the team ......

http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showthread.php?t=565100

 

[CarltonFan]

good decision. setanta was not needed.

Chris Johnson step up this week or we'll be onto you 10X worse then Russell.

 

[Weiterbot23]

Can someone tell me what Scotland did to get dropped?? and why he still isnt in the team? I know he didnt have a great game against lions, but everyone is entitled to an off day. Surely his strong body would be perfect for a game at the SCG??

Agree?? Disagree??

Agree!

If he is atleast 90% fit, he should be in.

If anyone thinks Scotland can't do a better job than Russell deserves a swift punch to the face!

 

[Jeremias]

Happy with the decision.

Garlett looked out of his depth last week and needs to go back to the Ants to regain some touch.

Armfield was apparently excellent last week and deserves his spot in the senior team. To be honest, after his preseason I was a bit surprised he wasn't in the team from round 1 but it is good to see him work his way into the team.

 

[blues_gibbzy]

Fair change. The following would like to peform well this week - Jacobs, Joseph, Robinson and Russel even though he'll never get dropped.

 

[Weiterbot23]

good decision. setanta was not needed.

Chris Johnson step up this week or we'll be onto you 10X worse then Russell.

Atleast he can kick!

I do agree that he has a touch of downhill skiier about him.

 

[Malifice]

Agree!

If he is atleast 90% fit, he should be in.

If anyone thinks Scotland can't do a better job than Russell deserves a swift punch to the face!

And Russell gets dragged into it...

 

[Funkalicous]

Atleast he can kick!

I do agree that he has a touch of downhill skiier about him.

I reckon there's touch of Jordan McMahon about him....

 

[a1118374]

I reckon there's touch of Jordan McMahon about him....

hmmm worrying point. Better kick for sure, but we'll see

 

[Jeremias]

I reckon there's touch of Jordan McMahon about him....

Not really.

The only real similarity is that they play a similar position.

Unlike McMahon, Johnson can actually kick.

And unlike McMahon, Johnson has actually shown a willingness to play a defensive role on a man. He may not be the greatest defender but he tries, and knows when he needs to be accountable to a man.

Johnson isn't soft as butter, either.

Give me Johnson over McMahon every day of the week.