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Re: Round 15 - Blues Vs Pies. Pre - Game Thread

Reply #90 –
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Jarrad Waite: the bell tolls for thee......


Yep...might get another year if we dont trade for a KP Forward but if we do I think his days are numbered as Mick seems to have him as a fall guy.

It seems that way.
He had 16 touches and kicked a couple of goals last week, Casboult had 5 touches and Henderson 7 and Hendo probably had 2 in the first half, and between them Levi and Lachie managed one point.
Three tall forwards and they drop the one who had by far the best game, unless it's an attitude thing or he told Malthouse to GAGF it just doesn't make any sense.
Waite's no superstar but we're a much better side when he's up and about.
The only thing in this world worth more than a hill of beans is the Carlton Football Club.

Re: Round 15 - Blues Vs Pies. Pre - Game Thread

Reply #91 –
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It seems that way.
He had 16 touches and kicked a couple of goals last week, Casboult had 5 touches and Henderson 7 and Hendo probably had 2 in the first half, and between them Levi and Lachie managed one point.
Three tall forwards and they drop the one who had by far the best game, unless it's an attitude thing or he told Malthouse to GAGF it just doesn't make any sense.
Waite's no superstar but we're a much better side when he's up and about.

Maybe it's his defensive efforts or work rate?
2012 HAPPENED!!!!!!!

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Reply #92 –
Waite is actually effective at times... Henderson has been no existent.  Plus Walker still gets to run around and (&*%)*& every thing up.

I'm calling it... we're not tanking... we're just not giving ourselves the greatest chance of winning.
DrE is no more... you ok with that harmonica man?

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Reply #93 –
Quote from: madbluboy on
Quote from: blue4life on
It seems that way.
He had 16 touches and kicked a couple of goals last week, Casboult had 5 touches and Henderson 7 and Hendo probably had 2 in the first half, and between them Levi and Lachie managed one point.
Three tall forwards and they drop the one who had by far the best game, unless it's an attitude thing or he told Malthouse to GAGF it just doesn't make any sense.
Waite's no superstar but we're a much better side when he's up and about.

Maybe it's his defensive efforts or work rate?

I reckon MM is concerned he might kick a bag and upset his plans.
You can fool some of the people some of the time.......................................

Re: Round 15 - Blues Vs Pies. Pre - Game Thread

Reply #94 –
Quote from: cimm1979 on
I reckon MM is concerned he might kick a bag and upset his plans.

Maybe?

Let's be honest it was season over after we lost to the Lions. The following week we were all over Geelong and he subbed Waite off for White. The week after that Hendo and Jamo were late outs. Murphy out last week and some strange rotations.

I remember back when the pies were last down the bottom they were up by 4 goals with 5 minutes left against the roos and blew it, which just so happened to help them get  two top 5 picks (Thomas and Pendlebury).I think Mighty Mick was tanking long before Carlton or Melbourne were.
2012 HAPPENED!!!!!!!

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Reply #95 –
Quote from: PassIt2Carrots on
Quote from: ElwoodBlues1 on
Quote from: Brettie on
Jarrad Waite: the bell tolls for thee......


Yep...might get another year if we dont trade for a KP Forward but if we do I think his days are numbered as Mick seems to have him as a fall guy.

Do you think it's effort or age that's holding him back Elwood?
I think its the Jarrod Waite inconsisitency Carrots.....can be a creative player, can kick goals himself but equally turns the ball over with a poor pass and then doesnt chase or backup
for a second effort and thats when Mick loses it with him I think.
His temper and on field behavious has been better this season and the times he has played down back I have been impressed...I didnt think he was bad last week and should have played
vs Collingwood this week but maybe those errors and lack of 2nd efforts have eroded Micks patience and he is being used as an example...or maybe Mick wants a top 5 pick and we are indeed tanking.

Re: Round 15 - Blues Vs Pies. Pre - Game Thread

Reply #96 –
MM's new KPIs probably relate more to improving the list than snagging a flag in the remaining 1.5 years of his contract.  ::)
Reality always wins in the end.

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Reply #97 –
Quote from: madbluboy on
Quote from: cimm1979 on
I reckon MM is concerned he might kick a bag and upset his plans.

Maybe?

Let's be honest it was season over after we lost to the Lions. The following week we were all over Geelong and he subbed Waite off for White. The week after that Hendo and Jamo were late outs. Murphy out last week and some strange rotations.

I remember back when the pies were last down the bottom they were up by 4 goals with 5 minutes left against the roos and blew it, which just so happened to help them get  two top 5 picks (Thomas and Pendlebury).I think Mighty Mick was tanking long before Carlton or Melbourne were.

Last weeks late rotations sealed it for me.

Might be some money to be made in the remaining games.
You can fool some of the people some of the time.......................................

Re: Round 15 - Blues Vs Pies. Pre - Game Thread

Reply #98 –
Quote from: madbluboy on
Quote from: cimm1979 on
I reckon MM is concerned he might kick a bag and upset his plans.

Maybe?

Let's be honest it was season over after we lost to the Lions. The following week we were all over Geelong and he subbed Waite off for White. The week after that Hendo and Jamo were late outs. Murphy out last week and some strange rotations.

I remember back when the pies were last down the bottom they were up by 4 goals with 5 minutes left against the roos and blew it, which just so happened to help them get  two top 5 picks (Thomas and Pendlebury).I think Mighty Mick was tanking long before Carlton or Melbourne were.

Tanking - like the Siren Song in Seinfeld - never quite what it seems, but who among us can resist ?

Personally, I think it has a corrosive quality that does more long term harm than good.
 

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Reply #99 –
I find you avatars strangely disturbing PaulP.

I know they are designed to be cute, but they are creepy.
 :)

You can fool some of the people some of the time.......................................

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Reply #100 –
Quote from: cimm1979 on
I find you avatars strangely disturbing PaulP.

I know they are designed to be cute, but they are creepy.
 :)

I take it you don't have young children CIMM ?

This week's avatar is Captain Barnacles from the Octonauts.

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Reply #101 –
Quote from: cimm1979 on
I find you avatars strangely disturbing PaulP.

I know they are designed to be cute, but they are creepy.
 :)

Have a look at Dirtgirl - designed for kids TV to be cute (I think) but more like porn IMO

Reality always wins in the end.

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Reply #102 –
Quote from: blue4life on
Quote from: Gointocarlton on
I have always been of the opinion that  if you cant finish top four or have serious tilt at finals, may as well finish well down (last even) rather than 9th 10th etc. Really whats the point? Seasons shot, get draft picks but FFS, use it wisely.

Losing breeds a losing mentality.
Its only losing if you believe its losing ;)
2017-16th
2018-Wooden Spoon
2019-16th
2020-dare to dream? 11th is better than last I suppose
2021-Pi$$ or get off the pot
2022- Real Deal or more of the same? 0.6%
2023- "Raise the Standard" - M. Voss Another year wasted Bar Set
2024-Back to the drawing boardNo excuses, its time

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Reply #103 –
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From memory drafting commentators had big wraps on his kicking and marking


http://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/champion-data-picks-the-top-30-draft-prospects-of-2013/story-fnelctok-1226759925435
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29. BLAINE JOHNSON
Was WA's second-leading goalkicker at the carnival. In-between size makes for a tough match-up on lead or overhead.
WE SAY: Booming right foot is a weapon outside 50. Later pick.

In that linked article, they predicted Cripps to go to  Essendon at Pick 26

That article wasn't a phantom draft. It was simply players listed by their ranking points from the champs (ie supercoach points).

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Reply #104 –
Brock is still getting a game. And Tuohy. We're tanking.