Charlie Curnow cleared his 46 BE with 70 (24 pts buffer) in a tight contest. Cash gen flat at $2289/wk. Hold.
Charlie Curnow
FWDKyle Langford
FWDDecision
Should I trade Charlie Curnow?
Form, breakeven, and a comparable replacement weighed up.
Charlie Curnow was trialled in an up-the-ground role vs Geelong, taking contested marks and running links. Multiple commenters praised the role switch and want to see it continue, contrasting with his usual goal-square position.
Charlie Curnow reported lower abdominal soreness after R8 and is listed as a test to return in Round 10. His absence in R9 was felt significantly in the forward line; multiple comments note the team struggled to enable crumbers without him.
Charlie Curnow's absence in R9 vs North Melbourne left a significant hole in the Sydney forward line. His unique ability to bring the ball to ground for crumbers was missed; Papley and Rosas were unable to function as effectively without him.
Charlie Curnow confirmed out via official team selection for R9 vs North Melbourne. McLean named as direct replacement in the tall forward role. Precautionary management with big games vs Collingwood and Geelong ahead.
Charlie Curnow is unavailable for Round 9 vs North Melbourne. Community treats this as precautionary management — he is noted as able to push through if needed but the team is being careful given depth available. Expected back the following week.
Charlie Curnow described as the structural anchor of Sydney's aerial forward setup. Commands opposition's best key defender weekly, freeing teammates. Contested marks and marks inside 50 metrics have improved dramatically since his arrival.
Charlie Curnow praised in Mongrel Punt review - multiple community comments agree he has arrived, media under-rated him. Multiple goals, contested marks, dominant forward presence.
Charlie Curnow kicked 7 goals with 6 contested marks - described as having arrived and silencing media critics. Community unanimous on his dominance in this game.
The community was split 55/25/20 on whether Curnow was earning his spot at Sydney. The SC registry had been calling avoid and sell since Round 2.
Read article →Curnow scored 156 in R12 but his season average is still 34. Before you buy in on the role change, here's what the registry has seen before.
Read article →Curnow scored 128 in R7 and the registry called buy. Since then: 19, DNP, 34. Season average 44.5, BE 50, cash gen negative. The sell call has been on since R8.
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