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Blah-Blah Bar / Re: General Discussions
Couldn't bring anything in at MLB or NHL in Canada in May (hand bags allowed). $20 CAD for a beer was enough to not drink, although all stadium food & drinks were very expensive.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL WC#1 2026 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Melbourne
Unfortunately, I was out and couldn't watch, so only had the replay.  The game was full of pressure - both real and implied. The implied pressure made some basic skills look ordinary - dropped marks, missed goals, missed kicks and handballs.

Knowing the result before watching (wouldn't have bothered had we lost!), made it less stressful than it would have been live.  However, there is a real commitment to the game plan and everyone knows what it is.  There aren't nearly as many freebie opposition goals because of a stupid turnover that the opposition gets hold of and there always seems to be pressure on the opposition.

This team and their game is good to watch and hasn't really broken down yet.  Ollie H's pass late in the third to set up Ainsworth's goal not long before the siren was a great example of the confidence that the players have.  We weren't that far away from belting them, as our kicks and handballs weren't missing by much and there were so many 'nearly' marks.

That we can play below our best and still win is also a significant change from 14 or so weeks ago and will continue to build confidence.  Just hope they don't get too far in front of themselves against Geelong.
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Blah-Blah Bar / Re: RIP Dolly Parton
She definitely made the world a better place.  Hopefully there are some that can replicate her demeanour, attitude & philanthropy.  There won't be many that can duplicate her music ~3k (not all recorded) songs & 50ish albums.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: Carlton 2026 Finals Campaign
There didn't seem to be a lot of support on this forum for the wild card round when it was announced  Has this changed now that we're part of it?

I don't like it, but will still watch!
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 22 2026 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs St. Kilda at Marvel
I relaxed once we got to over 30 points in front.  In the end weirdly disappointed that we didn't win by over 50.  They are playing exciting and at times controlled football - great to watch.

Some of the kicking was remarkable (maybe that's what happens when you practice it at training), as was the general poise.

Someone asked about Acres game - it is an interesting question.  When he was playing at his peak, an absolute running machine and would get us out of trouble in defence regularly, then bob up for a goal or two - and it really stood out.  Now, he has plenty for company in the running and effort department, so doesn't stand out as much.  This is a good thing.  Don't think that he is playing badly.  Still a strong mark, still waiting for the kick OOF, still running heaps, but not as prolific.

I am a bit confused - do we want to win (yes), but we also want it easier to get CW, so we don't want to win...always want to win - although that wasn't really the conversation when we were 1-8.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 20 2026 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Brisbane at Marvel
What a game by the boys in blue. Not what I was expecting.

The confidence, ball movement and use was not something we're used to seeing.

The difference seems to be that the speed was planned and thought out, rather than frenetic bash and crash randomness.  Also they seem to know when to control the ball.

Our 10yo came out of their room to tell us to be quiet!