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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 12 2024 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Port Adelaide
Last post by Baggers -
Quote from: LoveNavy on
Just watched the replay. Of note:

- we made plenty of errors and were inconsistent (for 3q)
- we reset quickly and got stuck in
- remained composed for the most part
- effort was sensational
- we're becoming flexible and unpredictable
- fwd line finally cohesive, making rebounds difficult for oppo. Big boys spreading much better and smalls finding good position
- we're maturing in terms of adapting on the run and team cohesion
- shepherding, blocks 🙌
- Cincotta and ZW executed new roles to perfection
- youngsters developing nicely- Kemp, Moo, Ollie. Carroll - hard to tell as sub
- leaders led and we have many
- Vossy's a pro: coaching from the bench and giving intelligent pressers

A few minor disappointments
- MK had a fumbly night, but kept at it
- we need more midfield speed 
- as good as he's been, ZW needs to watch his flailing arms and overreactions (as it appears on tv)
- white is unbecoming and isn't navy blue

Go Blues



Nice, LN.

Yes, also noticed that we can now make changes within games - no head-dropping when things don't go our way.
We're still a work in progress, but that progress, in game, is palpable with adapting and adjusting front and centre... this is new for us and really, really pleasing.
So glad we stuck with Moo down back and Williams up front. ZW is one of those rare 'small forwards' who only needs a sniff and split second opportunity to create a goal from bugger all.

Also not a huge fan of our away strip... not enough navy in it.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 12 2024 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Port Adelaide
Last post by Blue Moon -
Good win by the Blues. Good not to be worrying with ten minutes to go. Port is a good team but lack depth in their squad. Williams, Cincotta, Kemp and McGovern kicked six goals for the match. They were our backline a few weeks ago. Once again a small forward kicking goals. Who would have thought. Backline solid and structured and forwards more dangerous. Players like Walsh need to make better decisions when going forward. When the midfield gets on top they can be devastating. We seem to have more pace in the team, the players appear to have more buy in to the game plan and  our kicking and tackling has improved. Confident about Essendon. The team needs to improve in the second half of the year like last year which was the first time in over twenty years. Would like to make top four. Top two would be better.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 12 2024 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Port Adelaide
Last post by LoveNavy -
Just watched the replay. Of note:

- we made plenty of errors and were inconsistent (for 3q)
- we reset quickly and got stuck in
- remained composed for the most part
- effort was sensational
- we're becoming flexible and unpredictable
- fwd line finally cohesive, making rebounds difficult for oppo. Big boys spreading much better and smalls finding good position
- we're maturing in terms of adapting on the run and team cohesion
- shepherding, blocks 🙌
- Cincotta and ZW executed new roles to perfection
- youngsters developing nicely- Kemp, Moo, Ollie. Carroll - hard to tell as sub
- leaders led and we have many
- Vossy's a pro: coaching from the bench and giving intelligent pressers

A few minor disappointments
- MK had a fumbly night, but kept at it
- we need more midfield speed 
- as good as he's been, ZW needs to watch his flailing arms and overreactions (as it appears on tv)
- white is unbecoming and isn't navy blue

Go Blues

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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: VFL 2024 Rd 10 Carlton vs Preston at Preston
Last post by crashlander -
For a change, the line-up is available today. Mirabile visu!

B:  [38] Sam Durdin,  [22] Caleb Marchbank,  [33] Lewis Young
HB:  [35] Billy Wilson,  [41] Domanic Akuei,  [55] Lachlan Young
C:  [43] Ashton Moir,  [25] Jaxon Binns,  [50] Zavier Maher
HF:  [19] Corey Durdin,  [34] Rob Monahan,  [3] Jesse Motlop
F:  [52] Liam McMahon,  [31] Harry Lemmey,  [54] Ned Cahill
R:  [45] Alex Mirkov,  [16] Jack Carroll, [51] Heath Ramshaw
Int:  [74] Logan Prout,  [77] Will White,  [57] Luke Nelson,  [64] Archie Stevens, [73] Dane Harvey,  [79] Jack Lefroy,  [80] Bailey Lambert

Em:  [56] Flynn Riley,  [62] Hayden Gill,  [75] Oliver Poole,  [66] Luca Goonan,  [58] Michael Lewis

Nice to see Carroll named, although he may not play. We wouldn't have named so many Emergencies is someone wasn't going to come out.
I guess Lemmey must be questionable as well.
Marchbank: an interesting question. I'd love him to play as he gives our defence some experience that we really lack. But, can he get onto the park?
I'm very happy to see Motlop and Corey Durdin named. That should improve our goalkicking. And both of them need a good game or three.
Our defence looks top-heavy, but I guess we have to play these guys. I'd be tempted to play Dom Akuei forward, especially if there isn't a decent matchup for him. He can take a mark, even if he couldn't out-body me.