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JLT Round 2 vs. Carlton at Casey Fields

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I was at the game yesterday and this (last hour) has been the first chance I've had to read this thread. There are two things I'd like to add to the discussion: Firstly, it was amazing to see thr

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well they probably had no cash, quite understandable

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We get great drive from both Macs.  Both take chances with attacking kicks and handballs.  Tom especially switches play on an almost constant basis. You wouldn't know it reading this site though


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Don't mind the 2 rucks but Spencer up forward is a concern ... not sure we can throw him down back and we don't want to waste a bench spot which would otherwise be used for rotating the mids.  Jake competes well and he goes hard so that's not the issue.

It's always ok to experiment in these sorts of games though so it's not a wasted exercise.  I'd expect Watts to come in sooner rather than later.

 

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42 minutes ago, big_red_fire_engine said:

I have waited for the day that Melbourne players would get the ball, know exactly what they are meant to do next and be able to execute quickly and cleanly. We just look very even with everyone knowing what to do. Our ball movement out of deep 50 needs work (please move Vince up the ground) but otherwise looking good.

I prefer to keep waiting big red. First match is still a few weeks away and at a ground that we have a woeful record on vs a team that has an amazing record there. Hopefully all that changes after Rnd 1

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6 minutes ago, Macca said:

Don't mind the 2 rucks but Spencer up forward is a concern ... not sure we can throw him down back and we don't want to waste a bench spot which would otherwise be used for rotating the mids.  Jake competes well and he goes hard so that's not the issue.

It's always ok to experiment in these sorts of games though so it's not a wasted exercise.  I'd expect Watts to come in sooner rather than later.

 

I agree Macca. I doubt he will get many opportunities unless Maxy gets injured (touch wood that doesn't happen). Probably just managing big Maxy's workload coming into the real deal more than an experiment. Big Spencil is handy in these sort of matches and VFL level but fairly immobile to play anywhere but through the middle, which is a luxury most teams cant afford to risk in today's game.

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no live coverage  here.... did we rest players or did we have the usual fade  out

We faded a touch, but mostly due to some dodgy umpiring decisions. 

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no live coverage  here.... did we rest players or did we have the usual fade  out

The heat has gone out of the game DJ ... we've been very good and the only worry is Brayshaw - I'm hoping it's only a precaution as to why he's off.

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