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Re: AFL Rd 20 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Collingwood

Reply #135 –
I could see Kemp being a good match up for Elliot.....Elliot is good overhead and quick.

Re: AFL Rd 20 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Collingwood

Reply #136 –
Quote from: ElwoodBlues1 on
They do that last 2min scenario every week and also do a weird drill where they use only the one side of their body(non preferred) even marking the ball one handed and kicking only on their non preferred leg too.
Thats not weird, that's smart.
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 20 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Collingwood

Reply #138 –
Quote from: townsendcalling on
So who covers Mihohek, Cox and McStay??

There lies the difference IMO. Their depth and experience playing together v our developing depth and injury list.

Go Blues
Coming together is the beginning.
Keeping together is progress.
Working together is success.
Henry Ford.

Re: AFL Rd 20 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Collingwood

Reply #139 –
Quote from: LoveNavy on
The only out is Bobby Hill.

Yep - they do it too often.

I didn’t think we had a chance but looking at the side in apart from Walsh, Harry and maybe Jack it’s pretty much the best team we can field. No one ever has no injuries so have 3 who can’t play is not an excuse imo.

We have everything to play for and they are sitting clear and a loss to them pretty much means nothing.

Odds have pies very short favs im not so sure. Will be disappointed if we are not within 3-4 goals of them if we happen to lose

Its been a very tough time during this rebuild as a blue boy - time our club gave us something to really celebrate.

Blues by 10.

Re: AFL Rd 20 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Collingwood

Reply #140 –
Make no mistake that Collingwood is ready for this challenge. They are not stupid to be complacent and expecting an easy victory. They have speed, class, and know how to win games. They know how to turn on the heat when it is needed and close all your scoring opportunities down. Then waiting for the turn over, to go coast to coast, and punish you on the scoreboard the other way. They run hard both ways in numbers. They know all of our weaknesses. They will target that with intensity and pressure. I seriously can’t see us winning. If we get within a goal of them, then I will be extremely happy. I think at this point in time we will probably fall short be 15 to 25 points. I really hope it isn’t worse than that. I hope this game isn’t a reality check for our squad. It could be a confidence killer. Let’s just hope for a great result. Charlie won’t kick 10 for sure. We need to find many other scoring options.
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Re: AFL Rd 20 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Collingwood

Reply #141 –
Interesting bench:  Marchbank (backman) Cincotta (backman) Cottrell (winger) Motlop (small forward)  No mid field rotation on the bench.  Prepare for at least 1 late minute change.

Re: AFL Rd 20 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Collingwood

Reply #142 –
Quote from: townsendcalling on
Interesting bench:  Marchbank (backman) Cincotta (backman) Cottrell (winger) Motlop (small forward)  No mid field rotation on the bench.  Prepare for at least 1 late minute change.

Fogs and Cunners attend centre bounces from time to time.

Re: AFL Rd 20 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Collingwood

Reply #143 –
Quote from: townsendcalling on
Interesting bench:  Marchbank (backman) Cincotta (backman) Cottrell (winger) Motlop (small forward)  No mid field rotation on the bench.  Prepare for at least 1 late minute change.

Last week our midfield didn't have Cripps, Cerra, Kennedy and Walsh (for most of the game) and we still managed with backups of Hewitt, Docherty, Ed and some rotations of Fogs, Cunners and Dow.

Re: AFL Rd 20 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Collingwood

Reply #144 –
But we didn't play a team like Collingwood
DrE is no more... you ok with that harmonica man?

Re: AFL Rd 20 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Collingwood

Reply #145 –
Quote from: kruddler on
Last week our midfield didn't have Cripps, Cerra, Kennedy and Walsh (for most of the game) and we still managed with backups of Hewitt, Docherty, Ed and some rotations of Fogs, Cunners and Dow.

Ed spent most of the game as a forward but Dow was heavily involved as a midfielder.

Basically, we have replaced:

Walsh with Cripps
Dow with Cerra
Silvagni with Pittonet
Ed Curnow with Owies
Honey with Martin
Cowan with Marchbank

That’s more or less like for like, but it will be interesting to see how we actually line up as opposed to the fiction that is the named team. 

I wonder if much thought goes into the Thursday arvo lineups or are they completely random 🤔

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Re: AFL Rd 20 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Collingwood

Reply #146 –
Their fast running transition from defensive 50 through the corridor and into their 50 gets them a big percentage of their scores and is streaks ahead of any club in the comp.
The likes of noble quanar both dacios brothers are all very quick and really hope Voss has a plan to slow them in that part of the gameplan.

Some of our kids as well as who have leg speed with need to play very important roles tonight

If we can make it a contested hard stoppage game while it won’t look as pretty think it’s our best chance over a shoot out with this mob.

Re: AFL Rd 20 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Collingwood

Reply #147 –
In the last 2 games we have played them, inaccurate kicking has cost us. We seem to have been able to compete well against them, but lost with our kicking for goal. I think we can do a lot better this time.

Re: AFL Rd 20 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Collingwood

Reply #148 –
I've no idea what's going to happen tonight...but I suspect we will learn more about our side, and just where we are at in terms of the season in this game than we have in the previous five weeks.
This is the 'real' test.
For that reason I'm really looking forward to it.
I don't think I want us to be three or four goals up at three quarter time...my heart couldn't stand it.
Level pegging or a few points behind, and then let's see.
I'd love us to roll over the top of them...it would put a dent in that 'last quarter' mystique.

"What's better than beating Collingwood by 10 goals?
Beating them by five points"...
George Harris, Carlton President in 1979 ;)  :D
 

Re: AFL Rd 20 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Collingwood

Reply #149 –
Quote from: Lods on
I've no idea what's going to happen tonight...but I suspect we will learn more about our side, and just where we are at in terms of the season in this game than we have in the previous five weeks.

I don't think I want us to be three or four goals up at three quarter time...my heart couldn't stand it.
Level pegging or a few points behind, and then let's see.
I'd love us to roll over the top of them...it would put a dent in that 'last quarter' mystique.


I think our only chance is if we do get a bit of a lead.  We're not a great last quarter side, and they are the absolute best.
This is now the longest premiership drought in the history of the Carlton Football Club - more evidence of climate change?