A time when Carlton didn't attempt to simply papier mâché over the in many case large holes in the load-bearing walls and foundational stones of this club.
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Not this "Man". (Not pictured: Pants)
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Wait a second, let me fix that...
Buffering...
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This man.
(After testing Mars' latest creation)
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Matt Kreuzer may not be the most vocal of leaders, fit into the blueprint of where the modern the game is headed, remain consistently healthy or--Oh god, I'm talking myself out of this already.
Actually, lets do it this way. I'm going to throw up some scenarios try and prosecute a few potential arguments and you, the all important reader, can tell me when to stop.
Jacob Weitering. 194cms, 95kgs.
Pros:
- Already being talked about as potentially the next defender of his generation before even playing a game.
- Comfortably slots straight into almost any side at AFL level.
- Elite intercept mark and kick.
- Strong one-on-one in a contest.
- Potential future leader.
- High endurance.
- Consistent and professional.
- A recruiter's wet dream.
- SOS sees a lot of himself in him, and rightly so.
- Has exceled against essentially VFL level opponents already, (Majak Daw and Watson)
- Has a ready to go nickname "Weits".
- Looks a little bit like Jarrad Waite.
- Cons:Followed Melbourne as a kid.
- Already spent time at Brisbane's Academy.
- Looks a little bit like Jarrad Waite.
- Pros:
- Larke Medalist for best player at under 18 championships.
- Most goals kicked ever in the same U-18 championships (24).
- Currently 34 goals for the year for Murray Bushrangers in the TAC cup.
- Can pinch-hit in the ruck.
- Extremely accurate set kick for goal.
- Very good Mark on a lead and overhead.
- Father played at the highest level.
- Runs a 14 beep test.
- Has some good nickname potentional- "The Shack".
Cons: As Pictured
- Models his game on him and Travis Cloke.
- Has yet to show he can star against higher level opposition.
Kruezer
- Pros:
- After 8 odd years at the club I've finally figured out how to spell his last name correctly 100% of the time.
- When on his game and fit he's noticeably emerging into one of the league's best ruckmen.
- Combination with Cripps looking imposingly good.
- Former no.1 pick.
- Proven quantity.
- Fan favourite/The ability to shout KRRRUUUUUUUZ!
- Miles ahead of any other ruckman we have.
- Cons:
- Losing another high level talent that comes back to bite us in the arse.
- Injury history
- Third 1st choice ruckman to leave in as many years.
- The potential for another albatross contract (if injured) (along side Dale Thomas).
- His instagram account
- Virtual mute
- Trent Cotchin was a best man at his wedding.
- Don't mention the acne.
- That TAC ad he did with Sam Mitchell and Gary Ablett Jr. God that was awful.
This has basically consumed my life ever since The Lions somehow farcically managed to hand Carlton their #1 pick in what some (most) might call the most redundant win for a very long time in Brisbane's final game of the season.
Although Brisbane did get Mitch Robinson from Carlton last year, so I'm saying we are all square. Deal? All square? Deal. Good. What? Fevola!? No that was ages ago...Don't bring that up.
What's that? You guys want a straight swap of Tom Bell for James Aish as well?
Hmm, let me think about that for another time. Maybe.
Anyway. All this depends on perspective.
For me, as things currently stand this all depends on if Bolton or SOS see enough in Schade.
Personally, I'd take Kruz + the no.1 pick over pick 1 & 2. and a year of having to watch Cameron Wood,Warnock or some unknown American ruckmen we've just signed attempt to be our ruckmen for an entire year. That's simply an aesthetic choice.
Take from this what you will.
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