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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 12 2026 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Geelong
Last post by DJC -
Mitch McGovern has been in very good form but he had a shocker on Friday.  He is credited with only three effective disposals ... but he had five score involvements.  How does that work?  Are behinds counted as ineffective disposals?
Tap ons, shepherds count count as an involvement?

It has to be direct involvement, so knock ons and hitouts count, not shepherds, blocks, etc.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: Dean could elevate Weitering's play
Last post by shawny -
Dean is a throwback to when the club was at its best and its great to see a young Blue come in with vigour and attitude.
Dean Ison and Byrne will not shirk. Coupled with Cowan we are in good hands there.

Spot on and haywood loves the mental stuff and even ainsworth has a bit of you know what as well.

i was one who thought our additions to the list in the trade period were underwhelming but im very impressed with the impact they are all having.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: Dean could elevate Weitering's play
Last post by Gointocarlton -
Dean is a throwback to when the club was at its best and its great to see a young Blue come in with vigour and attitude.
we said as much about jsos back in the day. 

Dean is more special than he is though.
Scary thought that someone could out compete a Silvagni in a CFC jumper.
So pair them up, F-S vs F-S, not talent wise, but effort and competitiveness and empty the tank on match day, who wins?
Probably a conversation for another thread.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: Dean could elevate Weitering's play
Last post by RiverRat -
Dean is a throwback to when the club was at its best and its great to see a young Blue come in with vigour and attitude.
we said as much about jsos back in the day. 

Dean is more special than he is though.

Dean seems to be taller (or at least plays taller) and has much better closing speed than JSOS so is more suited to filling the Liam Jones role than anyone who has been at the club since.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: VFL Rd 10 2026 Carlton vs Geelong at Carlton
Last post by Thryleon -
Scott Camporeale was indeed one of the best mids, as he had the tank to run hard all day and enough pace to break the lines. Then, with his excellent kicking, he drove the ball a long way forward, often to advantage.
It was disappointing when neither of the twins seemed to have his huge tank or the potentiality of his kicking. Both of the boys can run well, but just don't have that extra pace, especially late in games.
However, I don't think they can't improve their pace, both of them.
Patrick Cripps, early in his career, did a lot of work with some running coaches to develop his running. He will never be quick, but he made the most of what he had. He worked on his explosiveness. I would like to see the twins take the same path, and develop that burst. It would do both of them the world of good and might even give them enough time to get their kicks right.

We need a young Scott in the side more than we do a young Ben or a young Lucas.

Cerra is the one.  Don't use his last two seasons as much, his hammys have caused him a lot of grief but in 2023 he was massive until he broke down.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: VFL Rd 10 2026 Carlton vs Geelong at Carlton
Last post by kruddler -
Are we talking about Scott Camporeale? If so, there was a patch when he played for us where he was a premier midfielder in the comp. His ability to receive, run carry, distribute or kick goals himself was elite. Broke my heart when he defected.
Scott Camporeale was indeed one of the best mids, as he had the tank to run hard all day and enough pace to break the lines. Then, with his excellent kicking, he drove the ball a long way forward, often to advantage.
It was disappointing when neither of the twins seemed to have his huge tank or the potentiality of his kicking. Both of the boys can run well, but just don't have that extra pace, especially late in games.
However, I don't think they can't improve their pace, both of them.
Patrick Cripps, early in his career, did a lot of work with some running coaches to develop his running. He will never be quick, but he made the most of what he had. He worked on his explosiveness. I would like to see the twins take the same path, and develop that burst. It would do both of them the world of good and might even give them enough time to get their kicks right.

We need a young Scott in the side more than we do a young Ben or a young Lucas.