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Re: AFL Rd 9 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Western Bulldogs

Reply #60 –
Quote from: madbluboy on
TDK has played 5 games for 3 wins, 1 loss and a draw.

....and?

Its not about him, its about team balance....and if we include him, we sacrifice team balance.

Pittonet has shown that with backups of Young and McKay (and SOJ if we need) we lose nothing in the midfield.
Alternatively, if we play TDK, we lose a spot on the bench and a midfield rotation.....which given we are struggling with sustained pressure, we could use every bit we can get.

TDK doesn't improve the side.
Honey doesn't improve the side.
Kennedy does.

Re: AFL Rd 9 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Western Bulldogs

Reply #61 –
I'd tip against us this week.

The dogs don't have to bring their best to beat us at the moment, but we have to bring our best effort to get a win.

I actually think we will win, but I suspect we probably won't.
"everything you know is wrong"

Paul Hewson
 

Re: AFL Rd 9 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Western Bulldogs

Reply #62 –
Newmy free to play, charge thrown out.
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 9 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Western Bulldogs

Reply #63 –
Agree, Thry.  I don't bet, but if I did, I'd stay well away from this game.

It has been a long time since Carlton supporters have gone into a game like this with confidence.

I think it is very winnable - we just have to play better than we have been.

Re: AFL Rd 9 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Western Bulldogs

Reply #64 –
Quote from: Gointocarlton on
Newmy free to play, charge thrown out.

Our record at the tribunal looks pretty good. W W
Coming together is the beginning.
Keeping together is progress.
Working together is success.
Henry Ford.

Re: AFL Rd 9 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Western Bulldogs

Reply #65 –
Quote from: Thryleon on
I'd tip against us this week.

The dogs don't have to bring their best to beat us at the moment, but we have to bring our best effort to get a win.

I actually think we will win, but I suspect we probably won't.

Not confident on this game at all. It is true that our best efforts, and high intensity sets up a win. However our lack of composure for four quarters and hard efforts will see a 2 to 3 goal loss. Just an opinion.
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Re: AFL Rd 9 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Western Bulldogs

Reply #66 –
So basically...we have to wait and see which Carlton turns up.
And that's the heart of the problem. :(

Re: AFL Rd 9 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Western Bulldogs

Reply #67 –
Quote from: Lods on
So basically...we have to wait and see which Carlton turns up.
And that's the heart of the problem. :(

Just stop our errors!
Simples  ;D
2024... Moir of the same to come

Re: AFL Rd 9 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Western Bulldogs

Reply #68 –
Quote from: Lods on
So basically...we have to wait and see which Carlton turns up.
Not really, same 23 (more or less) as last week who struggle under pressure.
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 9 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Western Bulldogs

Reply #69 –
Owies may be the solution to our small forward problem. He runs hard and applies pressure. He also seems to make Durdin and Motlop play better. He’s never really been a favourite of mine but absence makes the heart grow fonder. If he does show on his return that he’s the secret ingredient, I’ll turn full on fanboy.

Re: AFL Rd 9 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Western Bulldogs

Reply #70 –
Quote from: Lods on
So basically...we have to wait and see which Carlton turns up.
And that's the heart of the problem. :(

Are we learning and improving? Another exciting chance to find out. Place your bets gentlefolk.
Reality always wins in the end.

Re: AFL Rd 9 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Western Bulldogs

Reply #71 –
Agreed Mav...I think he was going at about 2 goals per game early in the season before the injury. Definite in this week.

Re: AFL Rd 9 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Western Bulldogs

Reply #72 –
Quote from: Thryleon on
Durdin and motlop kicked 4 goals and registered 10 tackles between them against the lions.

Not sure why they're getting targeted for our loss against Brisbane.


They are also 20 and 19yrs old......  let stop comparing them to Papley and Cameron, for now, hey???

Re: AFL Rd 9 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Western Bulldogs

Reply #73 –
Quote from: Milhanna13 on
They are also 20 and 19yrs old......  let stop comparing them to Papley and Cameron, for now, hey???
I understand, but I didn't notice Walsh's age being an excuse for a lack of work rate or a reluctance to compete physically. Sure we get Walsh is exceptional, but making the effort whether the outcome is good or bad seems not negotiable.

I can understand being lost in traffic, needing to gain experience in the hustle and bustle of AFL, but I can't see a reason for people who have been in the AFL system for a year or more lacking a work ethic on game day.

The AFL media lambasted Newman for giving up the chase against Cameron, actually surrounded by multiple opponents he had zero hope of catching Cameron. Go and watch Motlop he doesn't chase against people he can actually catch!
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Re: AFL Rd 9 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Western Bulldogs

Reply #74 –
Puzzling … you read the bit about Owies making them better rather than replacing them? That’s like saying that It’s wrong to say Jeremy Cameron plays better when Hawkins is up and about (as they force defenders to decide who to cover).