Preview 2024 Rd 10 Carlton v Sydney Friday 17th May 7:40PM AEST @ SCG

[Aphrodite]

Team is in …


IN: Jack Carroll, Orazio Fantasia

14

Orazio Fantasia

Age

28

Ht

180cm

Wt

73kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

13.6

3star

K

7.4

3star

HB

6.2

4star

M

3.6

4star

T

3.1

5star

G

1.4

5star

D

9.8

2star

K

5.4

2star

HB

4.4

3star

M

3.0

3star

T

1.2

2star

G

0.2

3star

D

12.0

3star

K

4.6

2star

HB

7.4

5star

M

3.4

4star

T

2.2

4star

G

0.0

1star

, Caleb Marchbank, Zac Williams
OUT: Adam Cerra (hamstring), Matthew Cottrell (foot), Jack Martin

21

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

(calf), Lachie Cowan

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Round 10 team v Sydney
Backs:	Brodie Kemp	Jacob Weitering	Alex Cincotta
Half-backs:	Caleb Marchbank	Mitch McGovern	Nic Newman
Centreline:	Zac Williams	Patrick Cripps	Blake Acres
Half-forwards:	Ollie Hollands	Tom De Koning	Elijah Hollands
Forwards:	Harry McKay	Charlie Curnow	Matthew Owies
Followers:	Marc Pittonet	Sam Walsh	Matthew Kennedy
Interchange:	Jordan Boyd	Jack Carroll	Orazio Fantasia
	Corey Durdin	George Hewett
Emergencies:	Lachlan Cowan	Jaxon Binns	Lewis Young

 

[Jatz]

Ollie gets caught HTB more than any player on field due to his lack of pace

As Stamos mentioned, that's got very little to do with his pace. He covers the ground better than anyone else and his average speed in attack was second on Thursday night, just behind Walsh.

 

[tommy43]

Im thinking a defensive forward role could be handy on the lizard. How would TDK go in that role when forward.

Went off injured against Freo. Not sure extent of injury but be handy if he misses. If not, give the Cotters the job.

 

[Sharks On A Plane]

As Stamos mentioned, that's got very little to do with his pace. He covers the ground better than anyone else and his average speed in attack was second on Thursday night, just behind Walsh.

Not sure average speed is a relevant metric... The guys that run all day at similar speed (Hollands and Walsh) will have strong average speeds.

However, don't think Ollie has anything resembling breakaway pace, burst speed etc, which I believe most people are referring to when identifying if a player is 'quick'.

 

[morningbrown]

He got caught due to lack of awareness, not lack of pace.

He covers the ground great in general play, but with ball in hand he is running through clay.

 

[Pinnell]

He covers the ground great in general play, but with ball in hand he is running through clay.

He is just very slow and getting ball from hand to foot.

 

[Juddernaut08]

My untested theory: I think we struggle against a certain style, and thrive against another.

Against the teams who have poor midfields so focus on intercepts, possession and transition our structures struggle. Cats, Pies.

Against the teams who have strong midfields...well our Cripps/Walsh led midfield can out-do them. GWS, Melbourne

What style is Sydney?

 

[Ticky009]

My untested theory: I think we struggle against a certain style, and thrive against another.

Against the teams who have poor midfields so focus on intercepts, possession and transition our structures struggle. Cats, Pies.

Against the teams who have strong midfields...well our Cripps/Walsh led midfield can out-do them. GWS, Melbourne

What style is Sydney?

 

[Jatz]

Not sure average speed is a relevant metric... The guys that run all day at similar speed (Hollands and Walsh) will have strong average speeds.

However, don't think Ollie has anything resembling breakaway pace, burst speed etc, which I believe most people are referring to when identifying if a player is 'quick'.

Completely disagree.

If we need more pace, having it consistently across the game is very important. Burst speed of course matters as well but the consistent speed is something we lack.

We're too slow right across the board I think.

 

[T2B_]

My untested theory: I think we struggle against a certain style, and thrive against another.

Against the teams who have poor midfields so focus on intercepts, possession and transition our structures struggle. Cats, Pies.

Against the teams who have strong midfields...well our Cripps/Walsh led midfield can out-do them. GWS, Melbourne

What style is Sydney?

Feel like they are a bit of both

 

[JackHiscoxWasFast]

Looking forward to what I think could be a grand final preview. You guys match up well on us with your monster goal kicking forwards. You also capitalise on momentum better than any other team. That and you’ll be getting key players back at the business end of the season leads me to thinking you will peak when it matters most.

Our midfield speed and rebound transition is our strength.

After playing on the concrete of Optus, multiple 6 day breaks, feel we might come out pretty flat and you might get us.

In any case a genuine 50/50 match, just hope no injuries to either team.

I like fast players.

 

[Red_man2008]

Looking forward to what I think could be a grand final preview. You guys match up well on us with your monster goal kicking forwards. You also capitalise on momentum better than any other team. That and you’ll be getting key players back at the business end of the season leads me to thinking you will peak when it matters most.

Our midfield speed and rebound transition is our strength.

After playing on the concrete of Optus, multiple 6 day breaks, feel we might come out pretty flat and you might get us.

In any case a genuine 50/50 match, just hope no injuries to either team.

I like fast players.

We’ve just played 3 games in 13 days and have possibly lost our most important recent player out of the centre in pitto. Potentially missing Cerra again too who was so good in the first half v melb.

 

[BlueAbroad]

Blue Abroad was reporting Saad training with the main group today.

Spent the first 30-45 mins with the main group before heading to the skills group.

So exciting to see him back out there.

 

[Juddernaut08]

TBF he rips everyone. His agility and speed are ridiculous.

maybe hollands, cottrell and acres can take turns.

 

[Coops93]

Hollands game was basically a tale of 2 halves. First half was one of his best, the 2nd he was a reason for Melbourne coming back with his lack of processing speed and getting pinged.

I've seen posts saying he should be dropped and others saying it was one of his best games

I wonder how the MC have reviewed it.

 

[Sweet Seventeen]

Heeney is having a career best season, finally having an injury free run. Have to be Brownlow favourite right now.

After a slowish start to the season, Gulden is hitting top form. We all know about his pace and exquisite left foot.
Chad Warner

1

Chad Warner

Age

23

Ht

185cm

Wt

82kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

7.0

2star

K

4.5

2star

HB

2.5

2star

M

1.5

2star

T

1.5

3star

CL

0.0

1star

D

7.0

1star

K

4.5

2star

HB

2.5

2star

M

1.5

2star

T

1.5

2star

CL

0.0

1star

D

7.0

2star

K

4.5

2star

HB

2.5

3star

M

1.5

2star

T

1.5

4star

CL

0.0

1star

is quick and has been kicking goals.

Tay Adams for some inside grunt.

This midfield has more in common with giants and cats and will cause us plenty of problems, imo.
Of course swans still have Rowbottom, Jordan and Florent who can run through the middle as well.

Had a glance at their game day thread. Some saying Parker is a big chance to play, also Campbell could also be a chance.
Wicks and Roberts have been a little down and could be dropped.

Massive game for both clubs, Swans coming off their Perth trip may help a little.

 

[Soapy V]

Ollie gets caught HTB more than any player on field due to his lack of pace

I reckon it’s awareness not pace

 

[ESKIE]

Looking forward to what I think could be a grand final preview. You guys match up well on us with your monster goal kicking forwards. You also capitalise on momentum better than any other team. That and you’ll be getting key players back at the business end of the season leads me to thinking you will peak when it matters most.

Our midfield speed and rebound transition is our strength.

After playing on the concrete of Optus, multiple 6 day breaks, feel we might come out pretty flat and you might get us.

In any case a genuine 50/50 match, just hope no injuries to either team.

I like fast players.

Is Blakey play?

 

[Arr0w]

Ollie gets caught HTB more than any player on field due to his lack of pace

Not sure average speed is a relevant metric... The guys that run all day at similar speed (Hollands and Walsh) will have strong average speeds.

However, don't think Ollie has anything resembling breakaway pace, burst speed etc, which I believe most people are referring to when identifying if a player is 'quick'.

Binns isn't quicker than Hollands

Binns does have better agility though

 

[JackHiscoxWasFast]

Is Blakey play?

Nothing confirmed, same for Tom McCartin. We think Tom is good to go but club may take a cautious approach, same with Blakey.

 

[4flagsin5yrs]

Spent the first 30-45 mins with the main group before heading to the skills group.

So exciting to see him back out there.

So, likely a test then?

If no chance, he wouldn't be training with the main group presumably?

 

[bradfisher14]

My untested theory: I think we struggle against a certain style, and thrive against another.

Against the teams who have poor midfields so focus on intercepts, possession and transition our structures struggle. Cats, Pies.

Against the teams who have strong midfields...well our Cripps/Walsh led midfield can out-do them. GWS, Melbourne

What style is Sydney?

This is absolutely true and has been for the entire Voss era.

Sydney are definitely similar to the Cats and Pies.

 

[Sweet Seventeen]

This is absolutely true and has been for the entire Voss era.

Sydney are definitely similar to the Cats and Pies.

It is for this reason that I expect Cuners to play. Adds pace and a point of difference to our midfield. Maybe sub.

 

[Zlatan]

Nothing confirmed, same for Tom McCartin. We think Tom is good to go but club may take a cautious approach, same with Blakey.

I’m happy with the cautious approach

 

[Bamboo Harvester]

I reckon it’s awareness not pace

It's a bit of both. Ollie doesn't have that acceleration over the first few strides to put space into the opponent like a Saad, but also doesn't have the spatial awareness given that lack of acceleration.

I've mentioned it before, but it's something that was present in his game even at U18 level, so it's an aspect of his game he'll need to work on - especially with the faster pace at senior level.

 

[Arr0w]

I’m happy with the cautious approach

"Manage" another 10?