Marc Pittonet cleared his 63 BE with 73 (10 pts buffer) in a tight contest. Cash gen positive at $814/wk. Hold.
Marc Pittonet
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Should I trade Marc Pittonet?
Form, breakeven, and a comparable replacement weighed up.
Marc Pittonet described as the indispensable primary ruck for Carlton despite his limitations: community consensus is that Pittonet "does the job" but gets beaten by elite rucks. Riley drafted to be developed as his eventual successor, with Riley also noted as good around the ground and as a forward option.
Pittonet expected back this week or next (R7/R8) which may reduce Cumming ruck time and SC scoring opportunity.
Carlton fans noted they "really missed Pitto" (Marc Pittonet) in the R7 loss to Fremantle, with Liam Reidy reportedly struggling against Darcy in the ruck matchup.
Marc Pittonet confirmed out for the R6 Carlton vs Fremantle game. Community post notes 'no Pitto or Harry' as Carlton head into what looks like a heavy defeat.
Marc Pittonet confirmed out for round 7, community noting he broke a hand or finger - a recurrent injury pattern. He was described as being in career-best form prior to the injury. His absence leaves Carlton facing top ruckman Luke Jackson at Fremantle without their primary ruck.