#12 Joshua Carmichael

[swoop42]

First time since 1993 that a player has had 24+ kicks without registering a handball.

That player was Gary Ablett Snr and he kicked a lazy 14.7.

[Pies4shaw]

^ It wasn't on debut, though. I bet Ablett didn't lay 8 tackles and manage 6 stoppage clearances, either. Also, Carmichael's goal-kicking efficiency was 100%, whereas Ablett's was only 66%.

[Johnno75]

But Ablett did kick the same score we did today with his 25 kicks

[Pies4shaw]

There is that.

[RudeBoy]

He just needs to add a bit of composure to his game. That will come. He currently has all the attributes to make him a very good player for us.

[BazBoy]

The Kid will make it

Don’t sweat over it A lay down mesaire

[Jezza]

[Meredith1965]

In the first 15 minutes I thought he was one reason we’d lose. By the last 15, he was a reason we might win. The kid will make it. He just needs to build his tank with a big pre-season and grow in confidence. There was one point in the last when he was 15m clear and running towards goal at 60 and he passed to a contest. When he feels like he belongs, he’ll sink those with his leg.

[pietillidie]

How important was that game with Adams out? We know he has a great story, but that was a bloke playing a critical role for the team, too.

[MagpiesTheGreat]

With Carmichael playing like this, the club will be in a much stronger position to negotiate with JDGs contract.

[pietillidie]

We defo don't win that game without his cameo and dead-eye kicking. Well done, son. Massive contribution.

[scoobydoo]

I know they’ve only played 2 games but Carmichael + Johnson on top off Noble, kudos to the recruiting department.
And then there is Begg.

[Johnno75]

He plays ahead of Bianca next week.

[Jezza]

Massive performance in the latter stages of the game.

Was very stiff to be dropped in the first place.

[Duff Soviet Union]