Discussion SC 2021: Rookie Discussion
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It's one of those years where you've got to have 4 or 5 structures and combination of players (non-rookies) that you're happy with and then just go with the one that fits with the rookies as selected. But even then, there is just so much doubt. I suspect we may end up using one or two extra adjustment trades.
I suppose it does reinforce the argument that if the best certainty exists with the rookie rucks (eg Flynn and Meek), you have to seriously consider only one G. I'm still not at that point but Rd 1 teams could change things.
I suppose it does reinforce the argument that if the best certainty exists with the rookie rucks (eg Flynn and Meek), you have to seriously consider only one G. I'm still not at that point but Rd 1 teams could change things.
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I just don't know what is supposed to change after 4 seasons, I'm very nervous on him as most see value in him, I guess he is only $200k and all you're really looking for is job security and reading tthrough Carlton boards, many think he does. I just remember him standing under that ball in the game against Saints and seeing him crap himself thinking as a coach I'd be wary of his commitment to the contest.
I'll see what rookies are available first, would've liked to have seen one more pre-season game.
I'll see what rookies are available first, would've liked to have seen one more pre-season game.
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What @The Experiment said.
But fingers crossed we get clubs that are playing Sunday announcing any debutants earlier prior to that Friday night lockout. Would make things much easier.
But fingers crossed we get clubs that are playing Sunday announcing any debutants earlier prior to that Friday night lockout. Would make things much easier.
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I wouldn't not pick him based on being uncomfortable under a high ball in a practice match. I know the incident you are referring to and J. Brown, who was one of the bravest ever, commented something along the lines of "geez you don't want to be stuck under one of those in the first practice match". Walsh pulled out of one later on as well - in a real game I'd have been critical, but like players from all teams, to some extent they are preserving themselves for round 1.
Someone mentioned above that Dow has not broken into a relatively weak Carlton side in 4 years. He has played 42 games, with only 3 last year due to injury (and was not fully fit in those 3). He has been picked every time he has been fit. LDU was drafted with the pick after him but has played only 30 games, and is rated a big chance to really breakout.
Someone mentioned above that Dow has not broken into a relatively weak Carlton side in 4 years. He has played 42 games, with only 3 last year due to injury (and was not fully fit in those 3). He has been picked every time he has been fit. LDU was drafted with the pick after him but has played only 30 games, and is rated a big chance to really breakout.
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From Nathan Van Berlo today re: Nick Murray.
"Nick rolled his ankle at training on Saturday but we're hopeful he'll be okay this weekend. He hasn't trained earlier this week, he's pretty sore but we're told it's one we can expect to improve later in the week so we'll give him every opportunity and we'll just see how he pulls up later in the week".
"Nick rolled his ankle at training on Saturday but we're hopeful he'll be okay this weekend. He hasn't trained earlier this week, he's pretty sore but we're told it's one we can expect to improve later in the week so we'll give him every opportunity and we'll just see how he pulls up later in the week".