Friday, 29 May. 7:50pm
SCG (away game)
Yup, I don't want to think about it either but we must.....
Looks like Judd and Giibs may miss - against a battle hardened Sydney on their turf. It won't be pretty.
Can we evoke the Mercy rule?
Forfeit. It's less embarrassing.
Friday, 29 May. 7:50pm
SCG (away game)
Yup, I don't want to think about it either but we must.....
Looks like Judd and Giibs may miss - against a battle hardened Sydney on their turf. It won't be pretty.
One for the sadists.
Bloodbath...
Think tis will be a close game. Swans by 95+
yep..this will be our first 100 point loss this season
i tipped 80 point loss gws - 78
i tipped 70 point loss cats - 76.
wooden spoon is almost a definite
yep..this will be our first 100 point loss this season
i tipped 80 point loss gws - 78
i tipped 70 point loss cats - 76.
wooden spoon is almost a definite
You should be betting against us on margins, you'd be up a mile by now.
Bloodbath...
That was in 1945.
We won that one.
Anyone game to put up a team for this one? Do we draw straws to see who is in the team?
Anyone game to put up a team for this one? Do we draw straws to see who is in the team?
Out Judd (soreness) Gibbs (Back) Warnock (omitted)
In Carrazzo, Graham, Kreuzer
Carlton
B: Dylan Buckley, Sam Rowe, Simon White.
HB: Zach Tuohy, Chris Yarran, Ed Curnow.
C: Dale Thomas, Andrew Carrazzo, Kade Simpson.
HF: Dennis Armfield, Tom Bell , Andrejs Everitt.
F: Troy Menzel, Liam Jones,Nick Graham.
Foll: Cameron Wood, Patrick Cripps, Marc Murphy.
Int: Jason Tutt, Sam Docherty, Levi Casboult, Matthew Kreuzer (green vest).
Out Judd (soreness) Gibbs (Back) Warnock (omitted)
In Carrazzo, Graham, Kreuzer
Carlton
B: Dylan Buckley, Sam Rowe, Simon White.
HB: Zach Tuohy, Chris Yarran, Ed Curnow.
C: Dale Thomas, Andrew Carrazzo, Kade Simpson.
HF: Dennis Armfield, Tom Bell , Andrejs Everitt.
F: Troy Menzel, Liam Jones,Nick Graham.
Foll: Cameron Wood, Patrick Cripps, Marc Murphy.
Int: Jason Tutt, Sam Docherty, Levi Casboult, Matthew Kreuzer (green vest).
Out Gibbs inj, Judd inj, Touhy, Warnock, Thomas(LTI)
In Graham, Carrazzo, Walsh(promoted), Holman(sub), Jaksch
Out Gibbs inj, Judd inj, Touhy, Warnock, Thomas(LTI)
In Graham, Carrazzo, Walsh(promoted), Holman(sub), Jaksch
What's going on with Blaine Johnson atm EB - he seems to have disappeared into the ether?
Out Gibbs inj, Judd inj, Touhy, Warnock, Thomas(LTI)
In Graham, Carrazzo, Walsh(promoted), Holman(sub), Jaksch
Could live with that also.
Anyone game to put up a team for this one? Do we draw straws to see who is in the team?
B: Hunter Silvagni Sexton
HB: McKay Dean Christou
C: Ratten Williams Bradley
HF: Johnson Kernahan Betts
FF: Murphy Fevola Kouta
R: Madden Judd Brown
Int: Camporeale, Rhys-Jones, Hanna, Lappin.
Emerg: Hogg, Spalding, Dorotich
(Source: '87 Premiership, '95 Premiership, '99 GF & today)
Surely we should be getting Hendo back this week. We'll need him.
In: Hendo, Walker, Jaksch, Carrazzo, Graham
Out: Judd, Gibbs, Tutt, Buckley, Warnock
FB Tuohy Rowe White
HB Simpson Jaksch Docherty
C Armfield Cripps Yarran
HF Everitt Henderson Thomas
FF Menzel Casboult Jones
R Wood Murphy Carrazzo
Int Curnow Graham Bell
Sub Walker
B: Hunter Silvagni Sexton
HB: McKay Dean Christou
C: Ratten Williams Bradley
HF: Johnson Kernahan Betts
FF: Murphy Fevola Kouta
R: Madden Judd Brown
Int: Camporeale, Rhys-Jones, Hanna, Lappin.
Emerg: Hogg, Spalding, Dorotich
(Source: '87 Premiership, '95 Premiership, '99 GF & today)
Now if that's was only possible, imagine the membership numbers we would had this year
Not sure
Some of those players are getting on a bit. :D
Someone tell baggers that Betts doesn't fit the criteria. ;)
Someone tell baggers that Betts doesn't fit the criteria. ;)
:(
Perhaps the club should send the players to the MCG at 12:15 today, to see how hard tough footy is played.
Perhaps the club should send the players to the MCG at 12:15 today, to see how hard tough footy is played.
A former CSC member is playing. ;)
yep..this will be our first 100 point loss this season
Probably not a good idea to sack the coach this week then.
It will look like things have got worse with his demise ;)
Probably not a good idea to sack the coach this week then.
It will look like things have got worse with his demise ;)
i made the statement on the assumption that mick was coach
history shows that with a new caretaker coach we might win
A former CSC member is playing. ;)
Jell?
A former CSC member is playing. ;)
Dad interviewed at qtr time by Sam Lane as well.
Fred Fanning may no longer be the goals record holder after this week..
I don't care who is in the team. It won't make any difference.
The only way we won't get totally smashed, is if we don't turnover the ball when we have it, tackle hard, make intelligent decisions, attack the ball with purpose, don't have 3 of us flying for the mark in our forward line with no one down to pick up the crumbs, don't let Touhey kick in from a behind, don't kick sideways and backwards, don't handball to a player who is one out against two opponents, and don't kick to player who is one out against three opponents.
Maybe, if can get all that right, we will only lose by 15 goals. :-[ :-[ :-[ :'( :'( :'( :'(
Jell?
Nope. Chachi 17.
Ask GI2C about it. ;)
Nope. Chachi 17.
Ask GI2C about it. ;)
Chachi17 is captain of the WBs, she played ok but unfortunately the WBs got done at the post. Her dad No1inparticular got interviewed at 1/2 time on the boundary line by Sam Lane. Proud as punch he was and rightly so. Hope they have a proper womens league backed by the AFL. They can play make no mistake. I had to laugh though, in the 3rd qtr, they put up a tackle count which was around 42 or something. The commentator said something along the lines of "well thats more than Carlton laid on Friday night". Ill pay that one.
A former CSC member is playing. ;)
Halford?
I personally can't wait for Friday night to come around.
Getting to go to the footy is a pleasure I rarely get to have these days, so nothing will stop me supporting our club.
Funnily enough, despite the woes, I am still like a little kid, each week I get that excited anticipation about our games (even if I occasionally turn the telly off short of full time), and each week, no matter how poorly we are travelling, I secretly hold that hope that this week will be different. (despite declaring to wife and mates that we have no hope).
Anyway, Friday night cant come quickly enough for me, just hoping for better weather than the last couple of SCG games Ive been to.
I personally can't wait for Friday night to come around.
Getting to go to the footy is a pleasure I rarely get to have these days, so nothing will stop me supporting our club.
Funnily enough, despite the woes, I am still like a little kid, each week I get that excited anticipation about our games (even if I occasionally turn the telly off short of full time), and each week, no matter how poorly we are travelling, I secretly hold that hope that this week will be different. (despite declaring to wife and mates that we have no hope).
Anyway, Friday night cant come quickly enough for me, just hoping for better weather than the last couple of SCG games Ive been to.
Good on ya deags, hope its a good night for ya ;)
We may not score in this game.
We may not score in this game.
Depends who is coach ;)
Well so far this week our preparation for this game has been flawless...........NOT! ::)
Well so far this week our preparation for this game has been flawless...........NOT! ::)
as ross lyon says - "we are buying into the game plan"... C:-)
What, moving the ball using Brownian motion or chaos theory?
Kind of forgot a game is on..lol.
Blues will rally after the sacking of MM. Will try hard but go down by 60+
Sydney - our Full team - Gibbs - Judd - Henderson - Jameson - Kreuzer = 100 pts
But given that, on each and every week thru thick and thin I'll still support the boys as I've done for the last 40 years
GO BLUES!! :D
GO BLUES!! :D
BARKERS BATTLERS TAKE ON THE BONDI BILLIONAIRES!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BARKERS BATTLERS TAKE ON THE BONDI BILLIONAIRES!!!!!!!!!!!!!
;D
Can we have a nearest the pin contest?
I predict a 106 point loss. Won't get any pleasure if I'm right, but I just can't see with the limited cattle we have left to pick from how it could be any less.
Can we have a nearest the pin contest?
I predict a 106 point loss. Won't get any pleasure if I'm right, but I just can't see with the limited cattle we have left to pick from how it could be any less.
My prediction?
In: Graham ;D
A few factors come into play here.
The make-up of the side.
Who's back from injury, who's missing
Often you get a kick-back from a coach's sacking.
How will the players respond?
How will Barker coach...will he let them off the leash and just say go and have a bit of fun (nothing to lose).
Very unpredictable...and unpredictable conditions sometimes produce unpredictable results ;)
Just love to see a bit of effort and intensity.
Unless a giant flood happens it will be ugly - it may be ugly anyway with a flood but at least it will limit the damage record wise.
SCG is only two kicks to goal so the great flood will have to happen from the centre square.
Swans by 28 points.....they may rest some players after the hard game vs the Hawks
My prediction?
In: Graham ;D
Yes!! Forgot about that. Graham finally gets a go.
Yes!! Forgot about that. Graham finally gets a go.
i will be rooting for him...
hope he gets BOG..
Yes!! Forgot about that. Graham finally gets a go.
Hypothetically speaking, what if he doesnt?
I fully expect him to be an in, given we have run out of viable alternatives, but realistically, if he is not, what does that mean?
Hypothetically speaking, what if he doesnt?
I fully expect him to be an in, given we have run out of viable alternatives, but realistically, if he is not, what does that mean?
I don't work on hypotheticals. We'll cross that bridge if/when we come to it.
Hypothetically speaking, what if he doesnt?
I fully expect him to be an in, given we have run out of viable alternatives, but realistically, if he is not, what does that mean?
Mismanagement of our players will not continue. I'm sure Barker has very specific instructions
The only thing guaranteed to occur is mismanagement.
7 will be happy... gotta be good for ratings this Friday!
New coach or not we'll get smashed, we are miles behind Sydney and we're playing on their dung hill.
I'll be surprised if it's less than 12 goals.
Headlines Sat AM -
[glow=red,2,300]"BARKERS BLUES BRUTALLY BATTERED AT THE SCG"
[/glow]
Swans by a record margin !!!
Headlines Sat AM -
[glow=red,2,300]"BARKERS BLUES BRUTALLY BATTERED AT THE SCG"
[/glow]
Swans by a record margin !!!
Ideally Barker should be coach of the Doggies - Barker's Dogs. We could be Greens Blues.
7 will be happy... gotta be good for ratings this Friday!
One way to boost our poor Friday night ratings and attendances!
My prediction?
In: Graham ;D
May be a forced inclusion with injuries to Gibbs and Judd.
Wasn't Barker the assistant coach who allegedly said Graham wasn't up to AFL standard?
I hope Graham gets picked.
I hope he plays well.
I want success for this club as much as the next bloke.
However, i think he'll be nothing more than an honest battler at best.
He reminds me of Adam Bentick. Arrived on the scene and got 30+ touches. Dominated the VFL, was nothing more than average at AFL level due to limited athletic ability and upside.
Bentick was as slow as a slug and had not much skill. Totally different to Graham. Also that comment about Barker and Graham was navy Andrew stuff, hardly something to base an opinion on.
Bentick was as slow as a slug and had not much skill. Totally different to Graham.
So Graham is Chris Yarran? Fast, agile and an excellent user of the ball??
Graham is no slug, has far more creativity about him and can use the ball.
Graham is no slug, has far more creativity about him and can use the ball.
Graham is slow (for AFL level) and can use the ball by hand, but is not a great kick.
Again, same as Bentick for me.
Of course he's Bentick to you. It suits your Mick agenda.
May i say that poor Nick Graham has been scrutinised like few others here!
I'm certain he will get an opportunity this year to show if he is up to it. Having seen a little of him play he looks at best to be an good footballer with the potential to improve and get a few games at league level and make a modest contribution. And that is about it. Happy to be proven wrong though.
Bentick was more coalface ball winner and tagger unlike Graham who is more creative,skilled but lacks Benticks application at this stage...two different players IMO.
The criteria for promotion is form in the twos for most supporters and I think Graham has been in form and deserves a run of games in the seniors.
It will be interesting to see how we go against Sydney now we have flicked Mick. I always had reservations about his appointment: alas my worst nightmares rather than my hopes came true.
Now we have a new coach, even if it is for half a season. We shall see if he can make us play with more desire.
It is often the case that a new coach stimulates a team to a win first up. I would not put my money on that happening this week, no matter how good Barker is. With Judd and Gibbs out we are not likely to get the ball out of the middle that often.
Graham should come in, but if the scuttlebutt is accurate Barker doesn't rate him. Where he starts will probably demonstrate just how accurate the scuttlebutt is.
I wonder if Barker will be as fixated with Jones as Malthouse appeared to be? In fact, I wonder if we'll be able to notice the difference in the game plan?
Most interest in this game will be in Stuart Dew IMO...gets a preview of the team he may be coaching and I reckon his head will be on camera more than Longmire in the Swans coaches box...
If we can achieve 50 tackles in this game, I'll take that as a vast improvement ;D
Most interest in this game will be in Stuart Dew IMO...gets a preview of the team he may be coaching and I reckon his head will be on camera more than Longmire in the Swans coaches box...
the best candidate for me..after the proper independent process
if its dew...then yes
If we can achieve 50 tackles in this game, I'll take that as a vast improvement ;D
The stats will be telling, particularly up there.
We've had awful numbers versus the Swans for a while. Our tackle count has been shizen against them a lot.
We can expect miracles, crap we probably have no right to expect any change at all, but hope springs eternal.
Under 50 tackles must be considered a complete fail. It really indicates the players hate playing for our club. A large tackle count will indicate the players were looking for a fresh start and want to still be at our club. Its all on the players now. Barker really isn't that much of a difference other than he is just a new face and a fresh start of something different and something new. This can make a huge change or it can be nothing more than the same cr@p all over again. Friday will be the story the media will jump on all over again. The media isn't finished with us just yet.
the best candidate for me..after the proper independent process
if its dew...then yes
The gloss will be on Dew if the Swans win the flag too, ditto for Bolton if the Hawks get up and Simon Lloyd from Freo
might get into the top candidates if the Dockers win the silverware...
I dont see the next coach who will probably come from the assistant pile being from anyhwhere but the successful clubs....
He reminds me of Adam Bentick. Arrived on the scene and got 30+ touches. Dominated the VFL, was nothing more than average at AFL level due to limited athletic ability and upside.
Or he's the other side of the coin and is a Sam Mitchell type as I've also seen him described.
The best way to establish the truth is to give him an extended run in the senior side. I've no issue with him playing 6-8 weeks straight to give him a decent crack.
The gloss will be on Dew if the Swans win the flag too, ditto for Bolton if the Hawks get up and Simon Lloyd from Freo
might get into the top candidates if the Dockers win the silverware...
I dont see the next coach who will probably come from the assistant pile being from anyhwhere but the successful clubs....
thats what robert walls said tonight
Under 50 tackles must be considered a complete fail. It really indicates the players hate playing for our club. A large tackle count will indicate the players were looking for a fresh start and want to still be at our club. Its all on the players now. Barker really isn't that much of a difference other than he is just a new face and a fresh start of something different and something new. This can make a huge change or it can be nothing more than the same cr@p all over again. Friday will be the story the media will jump on all over again. The media isn't finished with us just yet.
I reckon it's too soon to judge TBH Mants.
Often tackles are a function of the game style. If you are not set up properly (stoppages, broken play, marking contests) you may not be in a position to get hold of anyone.
Have you seen how easily the ball has been run out of our forwardline?
This becomes a real problem when you have a side with the handballing skills of the Swans. Three quick handballs and it ends up in the hands of some bloke running at 500 MPH away from the contest ad towards goal. We are still at the stoppage looking at each other.
I just want to see some signs of positivity.
How delicious would it be if Barker didn't select Daisy?. >:D >:D >:D >:D
How delicious would it be if Barker didn't select Daisy?. >:D >:D >:D >:D
Should pick him as a sub then drop him to the NB's.
Should pick him as a sub then drop him to the NB's.
hehehehehe
cimm1979,
Our game plan is the least of our worries. We always wait for another player in our squad to lay a tackle. If and if we are closest to an opponent and have no choice but tackle we offer the one armed effort. We don't really attempt to hurt an opponent and smack them into the ground. Curnow did on Selwood, so it isn't something the entire side does poorly. Just 90% of the side. Melbourne have shown it can be done by all. GWS have also. Bulldogs in their first 4 games. We haven't really shown much in any game but against the Saints. One game. How sad is that. Expecting others to do the work on you behalf. Intensity and pressure is a self motivated attempt to win the ball at any cost. Something leaders do and followers envy. Unfortunately we have minimal leaders. True leaders.
Not being in a position to get hold of a player is being lazy and not following you direct opponent. Do this against Sydney and it will be a 20 goal loss at a minimum. Mark my words, and watch this space if this happens Friday. Not having a go at you, by the way buddy. Cheers. Just saying. ;)
cimm1979,
Our game plan is the least of our worries. We always wait for another player in our squad to lay a tackle. If and if we are closest to an opponent and have no choice but tackle we offer the one armed effort. We don't really attempt to hurt an opponent and smack them into the ground. Curnow did on Selwood, so it isn't something the entire side does poorly. Just 90% of the side. Melbourne have shown it can be done by all. GWS have also. Bulldogs in their first 4 games. We haven't really shown much in any game but against the Saints. One game. How sad is that. Expecting others to do the work on you behalf. Intensity and pressure is a self motivated attempt to win the ball at any cost. Something leaders do and followers envy. Unfortunately we have minimal leaders. True leaders.
Not being in a position to get hold of a player is being lazy and not following you direct opponent. Do this against Sydney and it will be a 20 goal loss at a minimum. Mark my words, and watch this space if this happens Friday. Not having a go at you, by the way buddy. Cheers. Just saying. ;)
That's part of the onfield culture problems, right there, that you are describing Mants. We seem to have been so preoccupied with structures etc. we've been overlooking the key foundations of the game. Getting that fixed would see a great improvement in our performance and is fundamental to our future.
Will be interesting to see how we play on weekend.
I wonder if Barker has different ideas on a game plan and wonder if we will see that on weekend.
Will be interesting to see how we play on weekend.
I wonder if Barker has different ideas on a game plan and wonder if we will see that on weekend.
I think this is an excellent opportunity for Barker to prove all his critics (me included) wrong. I don't think anyone is expecting miracles but if he can return to basics, focus on improving one or two things then it will go a long way to improving his street cred
Maybe we'll get some focussed team selection, direction and coaching. The events of the past days have convinced me that although we nominally had a coach, the motives and commitment of that individual to the cause were questionable.
I don't expect to win this week but I expect some intelligent team selections, blokes played where they should be played and some on field effort. Its about regaining some respect now.
Another Swan assistant in John Blakey will also be a keen observer, while he isnt in the favourites for the coaching job if the club are doing the job right he should be interviewed for the position...well regarded at the Swans and equally seen as a coach in waiting along with Dew..
Another Swan assistant in John Blakey will also be a keen observer, while he isnt in the favourites for the coaching job if the club are doing the job right he should be interviewed for the position...well regarded at the Swans and equally seen as a coach in waiting along with Dew..
Trigg stated yesterday that he will leave "no stone unturned" - let's hope he meant that.
Touhy Jamison Jaksch
Simpson Rowe Docherty
Tutt Cripps Yarran
Menzel Casboult Bell
Walker Henderson Buckley
Wood Murphy Curnow
Graham Whiley Thomas Everitt
Ok, clean slate guys, last clean slate, don't phuk up. Pressure's back on you now the coach is gone. Gibbs and Judd injured of course.
That's not too bad a line-up. Should not be on the bottom.
Another Swan assistant in John Blakey will also be a keen observer, while he isnt in the favourites for the coaching job if the club are doing the job right he should be interviewed for the position...well regarded at the Swans and equally seen as a coach in waiting along with Dew..
Mentioned him on AFL360 last night if they were looking for an Assistant with 10 years experience.
Please no Sumich!
Touhy Jamison Jaksch
Simpson Rowe Docherty
Tutt Cripps Yarran
Menzel Casboult Bell
Walker Henderson Buckley
Wood Murphy Curnow
Graham Whiley Thomas Everitt
Ok, clean slate guys, last clean slate, don't phuk up. Pressure's back on you now the coach is gone. Gibbs and Judd injured of course.
That's not too bad a line-up. Should not be on the bottom.
Yep good team.
Gotta play Graham, for the full game.
I'm hoping Barker sends both Walker and Yarran forward to cause some havoc and provide some decent options and excitement up there with Menzel. Would probably help Casboult too.
Given the small ground ... Yazz should be able to run a full measure then have a shot if he plays across the wings.
Can't see our talls beating Grundy et al., maybe we should try to do them for pace.
Maybe turn this game into a shoot out?
Given the small ground ... Yazz should be able to run a full measure then have a shot if he plays across the wings.
Can't see our talls beating Grundy et al., maybe we should try to do them for pace.
Maybe turn this game into a shoot out?
Yes because we have no defence
I would like to see a situation where we have a one out forward leading out and marking somewhere inside the 50.
You know the type. Not the one where the forward runs directly at the kicker (although I'd take that) but the one where the ball carrier sprints down the wing (or close) and kick at about a 45 deg angle for a forward to run onto.
I don't remember the last time we did that.
Apologies if this has been posted already.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-05-27/blues-lose-two-for-daunting-clash-with-swans
Let's select Warnock on the bench then replace him at the last minute with Graham... >:D
How delicious would it be if Barker didn't select Daisy?. >:D >:D >:D >:D
We shouldn't play him. We should put him in for surgery and make sure he has a ripping pre-season and tears it apart next year.
No point playing a senior player who is playing injured when we are trying to get a good look at our list and where we can go from here.
We shouldn't play him. We should put him in for surgery and make sure he has a ripping pre-season and tears it apart next year.
No point playing a senior player who is playing injured when we are trying to get a good look at our list and where we can go from here.
The surgery is his shoulder isn't it?
Yes he dislocated it in the first game from memory.
The surgery is his shoulder isn't it?
Correct.
Daisy would be LTI if I was running things and either Walsh or Fields promoted.....we have to try and get a return on Daisy and he might as well have the operation/rehab now while we are no chance to impact on anything but the bottom of the ladder...
Daisy would be LTI if I was running things and either Walsh or Fields promoted.....we have to try and get a return on Daisy and he might as well have the operation/rehab now while we are no chance to impact on anything but the bottom of the ladder...
It would not surprise me at all if he had an early end to the season. If Daisy is to make any mark on our cub, he must be at his best, not wondering when the next bump or tackle will screw him up. Both Walsh and Fields have shown a bit. Give them another month or so of improvement and Daisy can have the op he needs.
Correct.
Is his shoulder connected to his foot? ;D
Is his shoulder connected to his foot? ;D
Might be if he has surgery from this guy...
(https://rigsamarole.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/mr-mcgreg_002_1196470926.jpg)
Might be if he has surgery from this guy...
(https://rigsamarole.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/mr-mcgreg_002_1196470926.jpg)
That's who all our guys see.
Sheehan just got out of surgery after 3 months of screwing around and Byrne listed as 1-2 weeks for a month with no sign of coming back.
Nick Riviera, from the Hollywood Upstairs School of Medicine, if my memory serves me well.
Classic.
Surgery is never a good outcome. Players never regain 100% mobility. It might be why surgery is a last resort for us.
I saw daisy tackle on Friday and his shoulder appeared fine.
Surgery is never a good outcome. Players never regain 100% mobility. It might be why surgery is a last resort for us.
I saw daisy tackle on Friday and his shoulder appeared fine.
Wonder if Daisy gets a few jabs before the game, seems to start off ok but gradually slows down and look like an old man by the end of proceedings...
Wonder if Daisy gets a few jabs before the game, seems to start off ok but gradually slows down and look like an old man by the end of proceedings...
It might have more to do with him playing 20 games over the last three years whilst trying to come back from his foot injury.
His kicking was pretty good on Friday too.
Wonder if Daisy gets a few jabs before the game, seems to start off ok but gradually slows down and look like an old man by the end of proceedings...
Are they a few punches in the guts or the chin Elwood? ;)
No brainer Daisy going in.
Don't the AFL need to sign off on a LTI ?
I can't see them doing that.
Daisy injured his shoulder missed a few weeks and has now played 2? Games...
Don't the AFL need to sign off on a LTI ?
I can't see them doing that.
Daisy injured his shoulder missed a few weeks and has now played 2? Games...
He needs surgery, there's no questioning that. If we put him in because it was "irritating him" and needs3 months rehab - surely they won't kick up a fuss?
So. Anyone know who was on the plane to Sydney?
So. Anyone know who was on the plane to Sydney?
Just guessing though............
(http://hotstewardess.com/im/2012/02/Virgin-Uniform-550x366.jpg)
So. Anyone know who was on the plane to Sydney?
Walker, Graham, Holman... for starters...
Walker, Graham, Holman... for starters...
my mate who watches reserves every week says holman looks like a footballer...
my mate who watches reserves every week says holman looks like a footballer...
I saw a fair bit of him last year (one of the things I miss being in NZ this year... going to NB games and sharing half a dozen pies with RR) but he was played mainly off HB and was injured for a spell. Apparently he's been given run-with roles this year and has done very well. Captain Crash might know more.
Just guessing though............
(http://hotstewardess.com/im/2012/02/Virgin-Uniform-550x366.jpg)
:))
No Murphy.
Oh dear God. No Gibbs, Judd or Murphy. A 10 goal loss will be a great result.
I have been pushing up for Holman to get some senior footy, been playing as a onballer/ tagger and done well....we probably dont need anymore taggers
but Holman is a nice size and a disciplined player. Kicking is a bit sloppy and he tends to bang it on the boot but so does Priddis.
Good choice if he plays IMO and good on Barker for picking him...
The list has collapsed PI2C.,....
we deserve every consequence that comes from this incompetent board that has been running the show under sticks/ visy for 10 years
At least this week all of our selected players will be fit and uninjured?
No Murphy.
Is this confirmed??
May God have mercy... :-[
No Murphy.
No excuses. Malthouse is gone so we should be competitive.
All the sh1trucks he brought with him are still here though.
No excuses. Malthouse is gone so we should be competitive.
Agenda much? :))
No listing for Krooz on the afl.com.au injury list - is he in ?
Apologies if this has already been discussed.
This will be the weakest midfield Carlton has ever fielded. We'll have to give Walker/Yarran/Simmo stints through there.
Is Carazzo playing?
I'm looking forward to seeing Cripps, Graham and Whiley take on the might of Sydney.
@LLT
I see no other option than to have Yarran playing through the midfield TBH.
Murphy, Gibbs, Judd, Warnock - out
Hendo, Walker, Graham, Carrots in.
No Krooz. Will probably play for the NBs, though I've stopped anticipating his return.
Carlton
B Sam Rowe, Simon White, Zach Tuohy
HB Dennis Armfield, Chris Yarran, Kade Simpson
C Ed Curnow, Andrew Carrazzo, Lachie Henderson
HF Dale Thomas, Andrew Walker, Andrejs Everitt
F Troy Menzel, Levi Casboult, Liam Jones
FOLL Cameron Wood, Tom Bell, Patrick Cripps
I/C Dylan Buckley, Sam Docherty, Nick Graham, Jason Tutt
EMG Matthew Dick, David Ellard, Nick Holman
IN Andrew Carrazzo, Lachie Henderson, Andrew Walker, Nick Graham
OUT Robert Warnock (hip), Marc Murphy (calf), Bryce Gibbs (back), Chris Judd (knee)
No listing for Krooz on the afl.com.au injury list - is he in ?
Apologies if this has already been discussed.
Playing in the VFL again. Hopefully it was just a week off. Hasn't played much over the last few years.
Carlton
B Sam Rowe, Simon White, Zach Tuohy
HB Dennis Armfield, Chris Yarran, Kade Simpson
C Ed Curnow, Andrew Carrazzo, Lachie Henderson
HF Dale Thomas, Andrew Walker, Andrejs Everitt
F Troy Menzel, Levi Casboult, Liam Jones
FOLL Cameron Wood, Tom Bell, Patrick Cripps
I/C Dylan Buckley, Sam Docherty, Nick Graham, Jason Tutt
EMG Matthew Dick, David Ellard, Nick Holman
IN Andrew Carrazzo, Lachie Henderson, Andrew Walker, Nick Graham
OUT Robert Warnock (hip), Marc Murphy (calf), Bryce Gibbs (back), Chris Judd (knee)
Still able to rustle up a half reasonable side still.
Not fussed about Murph, Gibbs, Juddy out for this one. Good chance for the young mids to play together. Buckley and Graham must be given a full game, rotate them through the middle with Bell and Cripps. I'd even love to get Holman in, maybe for Curnow. Lets see what they can do. Armfield the sub.
Carlton
B Sam Rowe, Simon White, Zach Tuohy
HB Dennis Armfield, Chris Yarran, Kade Simpson
C Ed Curnow, Andrew Carrazzo, Lachie Henderson
HF Dale Thomas, Andrew Walker, Andrejs Everitt
F Troy Menzel, Levi Casboult, Liam Jones
FOLL Cameron Wood, Tom Bell, Patrick Cripps
I/C Dylan Buckley, Sam Docherty, Nick Graham, Jason Tutt
EMG Matthew Dick, David Ellard, Nick Holman
IN Andrew Carrazzo, Lachie Henderson, Andrew Walker, Nick Graham
OUT Robert Warnock (hip), Marc Murphy (calf), Bryce Gibbs (back), Chris Judd (knee)
Opportunity time!
The mids should be big blokes like Bell, Cripps, Carrazzo and Curnow to add the grunt.
I'd be pushing Docherty, Yarran, Walker and Tuohy into the midfield rotation along with the addition of Graham.
Carlton
B Sam Rowe, Simon White, Zach Tuohy
HB Dennis Armfield, Chris Yarran, Kade Simpson
C Ed Curnow, Andrew Carrazzo, Lachie Henderson
HF Dale Thomas, Andrew Walker, Andrejs Everitt
F Troy Menzel, Levi Casboult, Liam Jones
FOLL Cameron Wood, Tom Bell, Patrick Cripps
I/C Dylan Buckley, Sam Docherty, Nick Graham, Jason Tutt
EMG Matthew Dick, David Ellard, Nick Holman
IN Andrew Carrazzo, Lachie Henderson, Andrew Walker, Nick Graham
OUT Robert Warnock (hip), Marc Murphy (calf), Bryce Gibbs (back), Chris Judd (knee)
Just so long as Henderson goes to CHB on Buddy and Rowe gets Tippet and the resting ruckman. I'd be happy to show Sydney a small forward line, let Menzel and Bell go around inside and let Jones and Levi work their opponents up the field. If the Sydney defenders don't follow then we have some easy marking targets to hit on the wings and if they do then get it inside our attacking 50 asap, which on this seasons performances is easier said than done. Buckley playing further up the field on a wing, White to be a spare in defence. Walker at FF.
Defence Simpson Rowe Docherty White Touhy Henderson Yarran
Mids Wood, Cripps Curnow, Carrazzo Buckley Graham
Forwards Menzel, Walker, Bell, Casboult, Jones
Int Armfield Tutt Everitt Sub Thomas
Not fussed about Murph, Gibbs, Juddy out for this one.
Has anyone figured out how we will get our hands on the ball?
Has anyone figured out how we will get our hands on the ball?
Ask Hannebury and Kennedy nicely. If that fails, ask Laids.
Ask Hannebury and Kennedy nicely. If that fails, ask Laids.
We could ask the ump.
We could ask the ump.
They're always against us cimm.
They're always against us cimm.
...surely they'll give us a couple of cheapies, just this once. ;D
...surely they'll give us a couple of cheapies, just this once. ;D
The AFL website doesn't seem to name the umpires. No Razor Ray I hope.
They'll kick a behind eventually (or we'll rush one).
how did warnock hurt his hip,cannot be from last week JOKE
Has anyone figured out how we will get our hands on the ball?
At the centre bounces eventually one will end up in our hands which should at least mean we get a kick away before turning it over. After that the return kick in from behinds will allow us to possible get as many as 10 kicks or more (if buddy doesn't kick straight). As for goals........
how did warnock hurt his hip,cannot be from last week JOKE
It's where his heart lives!
Has anyone figured out how we will get our hands on the ball?
After 1/2 time the umpires will invoke the mercy rules and throw the ball to us after each Sydney goal or any out of bounds! ;)
Carrazzo likely out! Bring in Holman
Carrazzo likely out! Bring in Holman
This is becoming a joke...
This will make the victory all the sweeter. :D
Imagine we won. Nothing but deathly silence from the Mickinites. :P
This will make the victory all the sweeter. :D
Being in the 'Gong, I'm sure you know the Swans song reasonably well.
Imagine we won. Nothing but deathly silence from the Mickinites. :P
As a Mickinite... I'll be pretty happy if we win.
Hoping for some real effort tonight
With that said, reckon we might have a good 1st quarter then all will turn pooey after that though.
Being in the 'Gong, I'm sure you know the Swans song reasonably well.
I actually do...I've seen more live Swans games than I've had "hot breakfasts."
I actually do...I've seen more live Swans games than I've had "hot breakfasts."
Indeed. It's actually not a bad song. My next favorite after Carlton's song.
When was the last time an afl/vfl team scored 200+ in a game?
Could be the night.
When was the last time an afl/vfl team scored 200+ in a game?
Could be the night.
Geelong 37.11.233 Melbourne 7.5.47 Kardinia Park 30-Jul-2011
No late changes, Buckley has the vest.
A win is probably "the stuff that dreams are made of"...but I'm not sure the Swan's hierarchy would be looking forward to this game.
If things go according to the script they'll get the four points...but not much else.
They won't really learn much about their side given the weakened state of the opposition.
The expectations will be for them to crush us.
Anything less than that will look poor for them.
The "change of coach factor" often releases a bit of tension amongst a group who can actually look forward to playing "no consequence" football for a change.
We have absolutely nothing to lose...the interim coach has said we won't turn it around this week and it's just a game we've got to get through.
I'm really looking forward to it.
Carlton without Judd, Murphy and Gibbs for the first time since we recruited Judd!
Possibly the worst team we've fielded in years. Thankfully we got Hendo, Walker and Carrots back...gives us SOME experience. Could do better with Jamo though.
Even though he's lost a yard of pace and might be a little rusty, any chance that Walks can play forward ?
Here's a "Spot the difference" while we wait for the bounce. :D
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