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Re: AFL Rd 24 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs GWS

Reply #165 –
Quote from: madbluboy on
Every side we play from now on would not have let us back in the game last week. Our last 3 weeks there has been a drop off, hoping it's due to Cerra and Walsh being out and that we can get back to the footy we were playing when we pumped Collingwood and Port.

Yes. 2 of the last 3 weeks we have been very tardy early. Struggled to get going unlike previous weeks. Not as switched on as we should of been. St.Kilda we flicked a switch after half time and lifted the intensity where they struggled to get their hands on the ball. Last week though we were well down all day but somehow found a way while making very hard work of it. What a struggle that was! That was more nerve-racking than the previous week given what was on the line and how many times we kept falling behind. Just seemed to go on forever.

Melbourne game though, that was terrific given the grand final-like intensity (175 tackles combined, 88-87) and the players we had out. Last 18 min without a goal either way was long and stressful. Life was much easier previous weeks where we were just flogging the opposition.

Re: AFL Rd 24 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs GWS

Reply #166 –
Quote from: Baggers on
I think we had a bit of a dip last game. Those who'd been 'covering' for the significant outs, and doing it brilliantly, were tiring. But they found extra after qtr time, regained ground, and hung on to win... against a better opponent that 44 pt turnaround may not have been possible. There seems to be an embedded expectation with this group now to win, and to find a way to win regardless of the circumstances. Strong above the shoulders stuff, a 180 degree turnaround.

Rapt that we'll be meeting a good side in very good form this Sunday. Hopefully other results go their way and come Sunday at 6:10pm they'll be fighting for a place in the 8.

Don't know about the players but last week was a draining for a supporter as it could get. Kept going on and on.

I'll be happy for Geelong to win over the Dogs to kill an extra incentive for GWS.
 

Re: AFL Rd 24 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs GWS

Reply #167 –
Cripps out

Re: AFL Rd 24 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs GWS

Reply #168 –
Going with one ruck this week so Pittonet has been omitted.
2012 HAPPENED!!!!!!!

Re: AFL Rd 24 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs GWS

Reply #169 –
Are we guaranteed a home final in the first week...regardless of whether we finish 5th or 6th....or can we slide and possibly cop Sydney or GWS away?

Re: AFL Rd 24 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs GWS

Reply #170 –
Quote from: WASurfer on
Are we guaranteed a home final in the first week...regardless of whether we finish 5th or 6th....or can we slide and possibly cop Sydney or GWS away?

So many twists and turns!
I think we need to win the game convincingly.

In other news Jack Silvagni is a big chance to play in the Semi Final if we win the Elimination Final - I think the club could be confident he will return on that date and perhaps prepping the team  as only going in with one ruck with no notable back up to relieve TDK other than Harry this week. Interesting is an understatement.

Re: AFL Rd 24 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs GWS

Reply #171 –
Quote from: WASurfer on
Are we guaranteed a home final in the first week...regardless of whether we finish 5th or 6th....or can we slide and possibly cop Sydney or GWS away?

Sydney would have to beat Melbourne by a big margin. Plus St.Kilda would have to beat Brisbane at the Gabba.

Re: AFL Rd 24 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs GWS

Reply #172 –
IN:
Adam Cerra,
Lachie Fogarty,
Mitch McGovern,
Sam Walsh

OUT:
Caleb Marchbank (Omitted),
Ed Curnow (Sub),
Marc Pittonet (Omitted),
Patrick Cripps (Injured),
Sam Docherty (Injured)

Re: AFL Rd 24 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs GWS

Reply #173 –
Quote from: madbluboy on
Going with one ruck this week so Pittonet has been omitted.

I can't understand the MC.

When we have a backup ruck in the team (Jack or Young) we play 2 rucks.
When we don't. We play 1 ruck.

We need the halfway point, 1 ruck, 1 part timer backup.

If Jack was playing this week, drop Pitto, fine. But is Harry our 2nd ruck now??  ::)

Re: AFL Rd 24 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs GWS

Reply #174 –
Quote from: WASurfer on
Are we guaranteed a home final in the first week...regardless of whether we finish 5th or 6th....or can we slide and possibly cop Sydney or GWS away?
5th or 6th is home, 7th or 8th is away (which will only be interstate if an interstate team finishes 5th or 6th).
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

Re: AFL Rd 24 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs GWS

Reply #175 –
Quote from: madbluboy on
Going with one ruck this week so Pittonet has been omitted.

The forward/2nd ruck is a valuable, and underrated commodity. Even Melbourne couldn't make two star power no.1 rucks work. One reason Levi will make it to 200 games despite his limited ability. He could do both roles competently.

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Reply #176 –
Quote from: WASurfer on
Are we guaranteed a home final in the first week...regardless of whether we finish 5th or 6th....or can we slide and possibly cop Sydney or GWS away?
we can slide and possibly cop an away game to Sydney or St. Kilda
"everything you know is wrong"

Paul Hewson

Re: AFL Rd 24 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs GWS

Reply #177 –
@Gointocarlton
Might want to update your sig.

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
2024 - Back to the drawing board

Re: AFL Rd 24 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs GWS

Reply #178 –
No Cripps, no Kennedy, and to a lesser extent no Docherty makes the midfield smaller, and certainly affects quality rotations. Tom Green and Callan Ward suddenly have a spring in their step. I was hoping to see Tom de Koning tried out as a part time ruck rover like Matthew Kreuzer, but with Pittonet omitted, he'll have his hands full in the ruck. Kieren Briggs is a fair lump, not sure what the MC are thinking.

Re: AFL Rd 24 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs GWS

Reply #179 –
Pittonet may have still been carrying a bit of an injury so the couple of weeks off may be what he needs.
We'll present a different combination when things get serious.
McKay might do a bit of rucking this weekend.