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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL 2023 Preliminary Final Carlton vs Brisbane Post Game Prognostications
Well done Baggers! Proud of the lot of ‘em!

Frustrated as well though, of course. Hard to know what to say. Probably should have been more vigilant with regard to the opposition’s  5-6 goal run-on interstate which has been our Achilles heel for years now.

Coleman cut us up in the second q but I guess that’s what separates the top few sides from the rest - a lesser name player will often step up catching coaches and tacticians unawares.

Such a stupid sized ground. No wonder Brisbane are unbeatable at the ‘Gabba but useless at the G. I fear for next week’s outcome.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL 1st Semi Final Carlton vs Melbourne Post Game Prognostications
BT’s commentary, “… the kick wasn’t great to Docherty …”?!?

What? Ollie’s kick was freakin’ centimeter perfect. In fact, all 3 kicks in that play were brilliant.

Seriously, does he even watch the game or just glance up from scrolling through FB posts every now and then?

His disappointment when we win is palpable, which makes Andy and Sellers’ biased commentary beyond delicious.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL 1st Semi Final Carlton vs Melbourne Post Game Prognostications
Our youngsters in Hollands and Motlop played with composure and therefore skill, above their years.
Congratulations young men.
As for Blacres.....he's our new cult hero. Mr Clutch 👏🏼

I think a few people on this and other fora owe Motlop an apology. After being rightfully dropped mid-way through the year he has been pivotal, I think, to the turnaround.
Don’t know who has been coaching/mentoring him but his forward craft and Eddie-like pressure has improved through the roof. Yes, he made some blunders in the last q last week but it’s not easy to come on as sub late and slot into the pace of the game (which just goes to amplify Ollie’s maturity and composure). He got caught twice holding the ball against the Swannies but they (Sydney) are a phenomenal tackling side thanks to their access to rugby specialists.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL 1st Semi Final Carlton vs Melbourne Post Game Prognostications
Many amazing moments where our blokes showed poise, discipline and heart in adversity. Just one critical example - Weitering's brilliant risk to shift play late in the game with a rocket to Hollands, then Hollands' smart kick to Doc and with his crook shoulder took the overhead mark and attacked the goal face. The rest is inspirational history. A great moment.

That WAS the moment. If it wasn’t for the Spanish Soccer Federation I would have invaded the field to kiss Weits on the lips after the game.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 21 2023 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs St Kilda
Some really good assessments already - especially from CRASH.

I was one of those who turned off in disgust at half time - first time I’ve ever done that in over 40 years. And not before firing off some keyboard warrior comments in other forums bagging our own. I was w-w-wrong.

Have watched the second half on replay. Definitely best win of the year. I just can’t stand St Kilda - got more joy from yesterday than from last week.

Am also perplexed by players receiving instructions on the phone when Voss is sitting right next to them. Is this is a newly implemented process? If so, keep doing!
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 20 2023 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Collingwood
Quite a few players to which I owe apologies -
Martin probably first and foremost. Motlop another.

Still a couple of ‘wobbly’ players but you certainly can’t question their commitment.

When Saad and Doc become ‘lesser lights’, you know we’ve stepped up.

Cerra and Newman were amazing (and Charles, of course)!

6 in a row? Wow.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 9 2023 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Western Bulldogs
The way he is held before the ball gets near is amazing; he should have more frees than anyone else in the comp, but he just doesn't get them.
It’s ridiculous. You give away a free in a marking contest if you take your eyes off the ball. Same in a ruck contest. Cripps’ opponents face him, eyeball him, have an arm around him BEFORE the set play begins.

He’s one of the toughest and fairest going around but doesn’t ‘milk it’ or remonstrate enough. Umps clearly think he’s a decent fellow.
Voss needs to get in front of the cameras and microphones and go absolutely ballistic. Screw any possible fines.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 6 2023 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs St Kilda
We will agree to disagree because in my view neither the midfield nor talls lost us the match its the quality of craft of small forwards. Cant win with 15 players on the field and these three amigos have had enough chances.

I definitely agree our small forwards don’t seem to have any sense of positioning, or ability to read the flight of the ball, or even that sense of urgency to pounce or apply pressure.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 6 2023 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs St Kilda
Disagree - they were 77% efficient.  Thats very high. They beat up their opponent on the inside and outside.

They did their job.

No they didn’t. Which one of them pushed forward and slotted a goal at a crucial time?

We lose to these “St Kildas” every year because some unheralded up and comer with a bad haircut has a breakout game and kicks 3 or 4 goals which ultimately proves the difference.