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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL 2023 Preliminary Final Carlton vs Brisbane Post Game Prognostications
Re CC. Agree second efforts were poor. Only he would know what was going on between his ears, but he didn't rise to the finals challenge. Hopefully he has what it takes to learn from it. The talent is there, but finals are a different game and as one post said, you are playing against the best and you don't get to beat up on the less talented kids in the playground.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL 2023 Preliminary Final Carlton vs Brisbane Post Game Prognostications
Everyone has pretty much summed it up well. We made great progress from where we were. We found system and belief in each other. Big tick. G&D will get you only  so far, however. My key observations in no particular order:
1  Reward for effort.  We continue to bomb it in to the forward line and hope the tall forwards will do the rest. We rarely lower the eyes and deliver the ball low and to a leading forward.
2. We have few players that can deliver 1) above. We need more skilled, pacey players in the midfield. Players that can change direction and break lines.  And hit the scoreboard
3. Need a classy small forward or 2.  Owies, Motlop etc won't win you a flag.
4. Another rebounding defender with pace.  Otherwise backline in good shape.
5. Whilst I'm doing my wish list, try and find a young "needle mover". He might not be the most consistent player on your list but he is dynamic. Think DeGoey. Without him, the Pies lose the other night IMO.
That's it, not too much to ask now is it?

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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Elimination Final 1 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Sydney
The one thing that worries me is we rely heavily on scoring from stoppages. Around 70% of our scores are from stoppage. We are the number 1 contested ball tram ATM. Many experts say this is not healthy. Our scores from back half transition are poor. Less than 30%. The Swans will be well aware of this and will try and get us on the outside with their running game.  I know this may sound simplistic, but it's factual.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Elimination Final 1 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Sydney
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I continue to be confident in this team and have what it takes to take the big moments when they matter.

This is a strong squad with some very tough hombre's built for September.

If we don't win the Premiership this year I consider that as a failure and so should the club.

Wow, big call. Are you sure you haven't been on your namesake!