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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 18 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Hawthorn at MCG
Quote from: ElwoodBlues1 – on
Quote from: LP – on

You mean they are happy when winning, and the pressure is off!

The players are out there selling their wares, the question is why did it take them to arrive at the cliff edge before they switched on?
The obvious simplistic answer is they were not happy under Voss despite the players all pledging their allegiance and praising his leadership abilities but I think it was more complex than that and some how they seemed mentally shackled to the dilemma of the coach fighting for his job and looked mentally exhausted.
Under Fraser its been zero expectations, the pressure released and freedom to enjoy the game and obviously some players are playing for their careers so have the pedal to the floor a bit more.
Maybe when Cripps ends his career he might write a book and talk about what happened but Im sure its a lot more complex than it looks...
Pressure will come and you need to be able to not only cope but rise.
I was watching a video with Tom Brady talking about Coach Belichick. He said how normally in the dressing rooms and at the club, every one was happy during the week at training and then on Sunday, they'd get smashed and everyone was sad and unhappy. The club focused on making it a happy and enjoyable place during the week. Belichick flipped that on its head and made Mon to Sat absolute torture and then come Sunday, everything was easy,  they were happy and the results changed. He trained them to suffer and endure to the extreme which made game day a stroll in the park (literally).
In life, you get back what you put in, simple as that. If blokes are happy with themselves being on a list and collecting a fat pay check for kicking a ball around? You'll get SFA out of what will be a short career. If you bust a gut day in day out trying to get better as individuals and as a group? You achieve success, plain and simple.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 18 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Hawthorn at MCG
Quote from: ElwoodBlues1 – on
Quote from: Gointocarlton – on
So here's the thing for me. I reckon we have gone back to the sort of form that on our day/night, we can beat anyone.
You can see it in the players actions in game (ie the type of footy we are playing) right across the board.
You can see it in the players demeanours.
You can hear it when they speak in the media.
The player that stands out the most to me in all this and IMO has led this "re-boot" of our club is S Walsh.
He's been the first to run in and start a blue to stand up for our club and say "f-off" to the oppo.
He has taken his hardness at the contest to another level (frankly I didnt think he had it in him.
The fact he extended his contract early shows he is committed to the club and wants to drive standards to another level.
You can see the determination in his eyes every time he runs out and goes for the ball.


Fair comment on Walsh, he has been as important as Cripps in the revival and has stamped his mark on being the clubs next Captain. I'll be interested if his form can continue if Fraser isnt the coach next season...
Walshy cares about the club, you're right though, what happens if he does't like the new coach?
You may recall there was a rumour last year that Walsh wanted out if Voss was remaining. Walsh extended with Voss at the helm but I wonder if he had the good oil on what was going happen which made him extend knowing Voss wasnt going o be around long?
It all fits together, but the bottom line is I still dont like players knifing coaches.
Ill give Walshy the benefit of the doubt and suggest that when he is fit and healthy, he is happy and only knows one way.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 18 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Hawthorn at MCG
So here's the thing for me. I reckon we have gone back to the sort of form that on our day/night, we can beat anyone.
You can see it in the players actions in game (ie the type of footy we are playing) right across the board.
You can see it in the players demeanours.
You can hear it when they speak in the media.
The player that stands out the most to me in all this and IMO has led this "re-boot" of our club is S Walsh.
He's been the first to run in and start a blue to stand up for our club and say "f-off" to the oppo.
He has taken his hardness at the contest to another level (frankly I didnt think he had it in him.
The fact he extended his contract early shows he is committed to the club and wants to drive standards to another level.
You can see the determination in his eyes every time he runs out and goes for the ball.

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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 18 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Hawthorn at MCG
Quote from: shawny – on
Call me Shawny Nostradamus 

Carlton wins:
Voss Sympathisers:  Hawks had injuries and were prime for the taking. Win is good but still the real tests are to come.  
Non Voss believers:  We may never lose again. We could win the flag

Carlton loses:
Voss Sympathisers: First test and we failed. Told you sacking Voss was a mistake.
Non Voss believers: Going great. 7-1 to 1-8 is a massive upgrade. 

Getting really tiresome Shawny, let it go and we all move on mate.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 18 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Hawthorn at MCG
Quote from: LP – on
Riley in, Pitto to float D50 in the absence of Weiters and Young?

Quite a few Dawks also under injury clouds, and Weddle is still out suspended, not sure if Reeves will be back. Little push in the lower back for Watson and that hammy will snap again like a rubber band.

A war of attrition!
Battle may or may not get up after appendix removal surgery.
Blues by  7 points
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 18 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Hawthorn at MCG
Quote from: rocky – on
Quote from: Gointocarlton – on
Why not us Rocky?

To win? Gee, a lot of reasons really. Their rucks will pound Pitto. Their forward line looks better than ours. Their backline solid. A couple of their best will be back in with Impey and Watson and they beat us quite regularly.
The only thing working in our favour is that I'm still overseas in Crete and we haven't lost a game since I left.
If we win this one I will seriously have to look at extending my ticket. I'm not joking.
Fair points, I still think we can win.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 17 2026 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Richmond
Quote from: shawny – on
Quote from: madbluboy – on


Don't be afraid Shawny? Back yourself 7-0, you're on fire! We're the team that never lets you down.
I hope you're right and unlike you I will admit I was wrong.

Mate im one on here that will openly admit if im wrong.

I not one to keep flogging a dead horse like others.

Respectfully, Depends which horse youre on Shawny.