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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Finals 2024 Carlton vs Brisbane in Brisbane
Quote from: Gointocarlton on
Thats my point Prof, our faith is tested but its on face value without knowing all the facts and data the MC have in front them.
I'll see who they pick first before I pass judgement but there have been more than a few games over the journey where we have lost the game at the selection table. We have all seen a lot of finals lost playing injured players or lacking match fitness and for some reason this game seems to have a certain amount of desperation attached to it. Win lose or draw Im giving Voss a pass for this year given our injury toll but Im not sure the media or man in the street are thinking same.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Finals 2024 Carlton vs Brisbane in Brisbane
Quote from: laj on
The 3 that are performing...Lord, Binns with Moir sub. Always puck blokes who are fit and in form. Rule 101!

That has to be better than bringing in those that have missed huge chunks of the year and won't be near match ready for a final. Only way you win is with a fit side out there. Otherwise we get run over. Our slump started bringing in half fit, out of form players and killed our run.
People are forgetting you need match fit players and Brisbane are at full strength on their quick home deck.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Finals 2024 Carlton vs Brisbane in Brisbane
Got to win the midfield well, if they get enough supply we wont be able to stop them, our defense has been poor....Neale and McBaggage cant have 30 plus possessions either. Cripps will probably have a tough night with Dunkley and Berry rotating off him so we need more out of our other mids.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Finals 2024 Carlton vs Brisbane in Brisbane
Quote from: laj on
To me Lord, Binns and Moir (as sub only) have earned their right to play. They are fit, unlike others we are likely to go and select. I only have 4 coming back, Harry, Charlie, Zac and Gov. I was blokes fit and in match condition, not misses a big chuck of the year with injury issues. West Coast won the 2018 GF with 6 of their best blokes out. What they did do was go in with a fit side that ran the game right out.

Not playing a bloke that has had 3 knee recos and not played since March, especially in a final, as good as Doc is. The fact he has done 3 makes me think he can be susceptible, especially with just 6 months off. Might be exciting that he might be ready but one needs to be practical. Be absolute hell to pay if he did it again. Too risky.
Agree the kids deserve to play and we need fit and able players only vs Brisbane not ones who haven't played for a while or who are not reliable enough to last 4 quarters on a regular basis.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Finals 2024 Carlton vs Brisbane in Brisbane
Quote from: Lods on
First glance it's a giant 'No!'
You would be reluctant to play Martin...for the obvious reasons.
But have Zac and Martin ever played forward at the same time?
It would be a bit of a headache for a defence with McKay and Curnow there as well.

It really is an all or nothing game for us...so maybe you roll the dice and hope both Williams and Martin can finish a game.
Probably be more of a headache for the Drs and Physio.....
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Finals 2024 Carlton vs Brisbane in Brisbane
Id only play 100% fit players and that excludes Martin, plus I wouldnt play Cerra either as its just been too long between games for him and Id stick with the kids in Lord, Binns and Moir. Id say there will be still be doubts on a few of our injured players and I wouldnt be panicked into picking TDK, Curnow, McKay, Williams, McGovern if there are any doubts.
One question thats needs to be answered is if TDK plays does Pittonet?.....logic might say No as Brisbane only run the one ruck but if Charlie or Harry doesnt play then is TDK required down forward leaving Pittonet to do most of the ruckwork?