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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 12 2024 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Port Adelaide
Last post by Baggers -
Quote from: DJC on
Yes, we should be concerned.  It will disadvantage Cripps in particular, as well as Walsh, Charlie, and most of our defenders, and we have no time to adjust our current version of playing to the rules.

Yep, our boys are going to have to adapt and adjust... quickly!

However, the same will apply to Port and some of their blokes.

Could be all games this weekend will be effected by the long overdue change. Strong tackling sides could reap a few benefits.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 12 2024 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Port Adelaide
Last post by DJC -
Quote from: Lods on
On a serious note,
Should we be a little concerned that some of our prime movers might be hobbled a bit by the new interpretation of the holding the ball rule?
The Umpires may be out to make a statement and hit this game pretty hard from the get go to send a message to teams playing later.

Yes, we should be concerned.  It will disadvantage Cripps in particular, as well as Walsh, Charlie, and most of our defenders, and we have no time to adjust our current version of playing to the rules.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 12 2024 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Port Adelaide
Last post by Lods -
Quote from: Gointocarlton on
Stats Insider predicting 89 81 Ports way

AI was correct at the time when it published the Stats Insider info.
Argue with it at your peril. ;)
It's an AI's perogative to change it's mind based on Stats Insider changing their's
What can we to do about it
It knows where we live. :D  :D

So five hours after giving the game to Carlton it has changed its mind.


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The upcoming AFL Round 12 match between Carlton and Port Adelaide is generating a lot of interest and predictions. Here’s a summary of what the experts are saying:

Port Adelaide is entering the match with a three-game win streak and is currently in third place on the ladder. They’ve had a strong season so far and have been performing well, especially against lower-ranked teams1.
Carlton, on the other hand, started the season strongly but has faced challenges due to injuries. They are currently in eighth place but have shown resilience with two wins from their last three games

The match prediction from various sources is mixed. One source predicts Port Adelaide to win by 29 points, while another has a closer game with Port Adelaide winning by 8 points. Yet another prediction based on 10,000 game simulations has Port Adelaide winning with a score of 87-82
It’s important to note that Carlton has won the two most recent meetings against Port Adelaide, including a 50-point victory in last year’s clash1. However, Carlton has historically struggled at the Adelaide Oval against Port Adelaide, with an average losing margin of 76 points

While predictions lean towards a Port Adelaide victory, the dynamic nature of AFL means that the outcome is far from certain. It should be an exciting match to watch!

On a serious note,
Should we be a little concerned that some of our prime movers might be hobbled a bit by the new interpretation of the holding the ball rule?
The Umpires may be out to make a statement and hit this game pretty hard from the get go to send a message to teams playing later.
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Robert Heatley Stand / 2024 The Run Home
Last post by Gointocarlton -
To finish top 4 (assuming they are the aspirations), you need 16 to 18 wins. With 7, we need another 9. Where are they going to come from:
My thoughts are:
AO.            PA         L
MCG         Ess.      W
   BYE   
MCG          Geel    W
MCG          Rich    W
GTS STD   GWS   L
MARVEL      WB    W
MARVEL      NM.    W
MARVEL      PA      W
MCG           Coll       L
MCG          Haw      W
OS               WC     W
MARVEL    StK      W
Its not gonna be easy!
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Robert Heatley Stand / Jim Park Voting 2024 AFL Rd 12 Carlton vs Port Adelaide
Last post by crashlander -
Voting is as usual: you have 15 votes to award pretty much as you will, with the following provisos:
[1] 15 votes in total, no more, no less.
[2] No more than 10 votes for any one player (even Sam Walsh or Patrick Cripps)
[3] Three players at least must get a mention.
[4] A grade for the game, A+ (what I want to see) to F-.