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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL 2023 Semi Final Carlton vs Melbourne at the MCG
If Martin was struck in the jaw by Blakeys swinging fist off the ball I would want him suspended, Martin isnt a dirty player but he made a careless move striking Blakey and you have to expect to do time for that type of strike.
Yep. Hate to say it but Jack was not exactly subtle. Far too obvious and had to go. Maybe he'll get it down to 1 week?
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Elimination Final 1 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Sydney
My concern with Paddy D is mental toughness. Too often goes missing in real heat, and finals pressure is another level up.

Kennedy & JSOS have both shown mongrel determination when the heat is on. Motlop is X factor.

I think Dow has definitely improved and would be useful competing with the Melb midfield.  I think Kennedy would be H's replacement with doubts still hanging over JSOS. Motlop might be a good Sub option.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Elimination Final 1 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Sydney
Winners win because they win, losers lose because they lose. The cultural pressure on Carlton last night was enormous. After being down for so long the fear of winning can be debilitating. For too long Carlton teams have relied on Messiahs to save them rather than being a collective of individuals who look inside themselves to find success. Last night could be a stepping stone for us to move forward in becoming the team I believe we can be.
We missed two goals from 15 meters and gave up three goals from bonehead errors. Our two best players had minimal impact and Sydney is a seriously good structured team. Yet despite of all this we were able to win. Hopefully the pressure is now off and we can become what we should be.
Turning up to play is so important. Collingwood kicked the first two goals and won by seven points and we kicked the first two goals and won by one.
McKay won't be playing and I don't think Martin will. If Silvagni is fit he should probably play to help shut down Lever and Motlop should be in the starting team. I would bring Dow in as the sub.
I would be giving serious consideration to Paddy Dow for the starting 22.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Elimination Final 1 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Sydney
One thing has me uneasy more then any for this final and its how quiet Sydney is in the media and how our club and individual players are front and centre in the spotlight.

Our history in this situation with this group has never ended well when we are talked up this much.

Geez i hope im wrong.
Agree. I would have preferred a much lower profile. Keep getting the feeling that Sydney may provide a very nasty surprise, much to the glee of the AFL media.