Matthew Watson

[maestro12]

With Carlton's backline lacking a big solid backman, what do you rate Matthew Watson's chances of playing in the Carlton backline at the start of next year?

Considering his height and weight (195cm & 102kg) I think he would make a pretty good acquisition for most dream teams.

[Boomz]

He should play a fair few games but I don't think he will be a great DTer & would prefer the likes of Mzungu & Richardson over him.

[maestro12]

What team does Richardson play for ?

[Boomz]

Mature age recruit was prelisted by GC & on traded to North so North lol
Played very well in the VFL last year.

[maestro12]

Do you know what the average amount of possessions he racked up per game last yr in the VFL ?

[Junktimer]

Do you know what the average amount of possessions he racked up per game last yr in the VFL ?

i dont know that but i do know he played 21 games this year for north ballarat, and got in the best 14 times. pretty good.

[browny_wce]

with rookies like Mzungu, Richardson, Heppell, Jacobs, O'Shea etc. its hard to look at a kpp back

[Wes Mantooth]

with rookies like Mzungu, Richardson, Heppell, Jacobs, O'Shea etc. its hard to look at a kpp back

+1

[elephants]

i just saw this bloke in the fanplanner and i hadnt heard a whole lot about him... what are our thoughts? could take andrew walkers role as a half back?

[4820]

I think Ratten will give him some opportunities at senior level. More of a KPP than a running half back. For me perhaps an upgrade target.

[elephants]

oh okay thanks 4820, i thought he was a pretty unquie back benchie :)

[4820]

Watch pre season, he may find himself part of the Carlton back six (if that's the case he would be a great back benchie) but at this satge I don't think he will be a regular.   

[elephants]

thanks man :)

[PowerMan]

in the prospectus is says he's played a little up forward as well as back.

[McRooster]

I reckon the mature body and head of Nick Duigan may get first run ahead of Matthew Watson.