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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 20 2026 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Gold Coast at Marvel
Last post by DJC -
Quote from: Micky0 – on
Kemp does a lot very well and surprises me with endeavour and smarts - just unfortunately not kicking for goal atm.  Move him elsewhere to benefit from his strengths.

Love Talor - his endeavour is top notch!

Yes, Kemp's kicking for goal is cause for concern but I think that he does a lot of team first work that goes unnoticed by supporters.

He had his work cut out playing on Collins and Andrew with only McGovern for support ... and occasional cameos by Young, Pitto and Crippa.  Collins and Andrew were able to nullify his main strength - marking - but he still contributed with tackles, shepherds and smart ball use; two goal assists and five score involvements is a reasonable return for a key forward who was well held on the day.

It seemed to me that Fraser planned for our small amd medium forwards to be the main offensive threat with Kemp and McGovern focusing on applying pressure and creating opportunities for them - and that worked well.  Of course, McGovern made the most of his opportunities but Kemp couldn't nail what should have been a monty. 

Apparently Kemp was practising his kicking for gaol before the game with the club pastor, Rev Stephen Webster, so divine intervention's not the answer. 
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 20 2026 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Gold Coast at Marvel
Last post by Gointocarlton -
Quote from: Baggers – on
I didn't really go into watching this game believing we should win by a lot due to GCSunsets losing so many on the trot. Recently they only narrowly went down to Rottingwood, Dishlickers and Dawks. And the talent they have on the paddock is bordering on elite.

Positives:
Headed a number of times and wrestled back the lead. And we were in front when the final siren sounded.
Kids - The Burner, Cow, Deano, Jags and Willo.
Young - Whipping boy for some but played with confidence and filled his role(s) well.
Newbies - Ainsworth, Florent & Hayward. And The Derk well worth persevering with, there's something there.

Concerns:
Kempies goal kicking confidence. I still believe he should be given time in the middle as when the aggott hits the deck he hunts it so well. Did a lot of really good stuff at ground level up forward.
Newey's hammy.
Lapses. Obviously a work in progress.

Notice to the Carlton Shop: Load up on 3s and 9s. The Byner is a fave of we fans. Must get a Rising Star nomination before the year is out.
Nice summation Ol' Boy. Chapeau.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 20 2026 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Gold Coast at Marvel
Last post by Micky0 -
Quote from: Baggers – on
I didn't really go into watching this game believing we should win by a lot due to GCSunsets losing so many on the trot. Recently they only narrowly went down to Rottingwood, Dishlickers and Dawks. And the talent they have on the paddock is bordering on elite.

Positives:
Headed a number of times and wrestled back the lead. And we were in front when the final siren sounded.
Kids - The Burner, Cow, Deano, Jags and Willo.
Young - Whipping boy for some but played with confidence and filled his role(s) well.
Newbies - Ainsworth, Florent & Hayward. And The Derk well worth persevering with, there's something there.

Concerns:
Kempies goal kicking confidence. I still believe he should be given time in the middle as when the aggott hits the deck he hunts it so well. Did a lot of really good stuff at ground level up forward.
Newey's hammy.
Lapses. Obviously a work in progress.

Notice to the Carlton Shop: Load up on 3s and 9s. The Byner is a fave of we fans. Must get a Rising Star nomination before the year is out.
Kemp does a lot very well and surprises me with endeavour and smarts - just unfortunately not kicking for goal atm.  Move him elsewhere to benefit from his strengths.

Love Talor - his endeavour is top notch!
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 20 2026 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Gold Coast at Marvel
Last post by Baggers -
I didn't really go into watching this game believing we should win by a lot due to GCSunsets losing so many on the trot. Recently they only narrowly went down to Rottingwood, Dishlickers and Dawks. And the talent they have on the paddock is bordering on elite.

Positives:
Headed a number of times and wrestled back the lead. And we were in front when the final siren sounded.
Kids - The Burner, Cow, Deano, Jags and Willo.
Young - Whipping boy for some but played with confidence and filled his role(s) well.
Newbies - Ainsworth, Florent & Hayward. And The Derk well worth persevering with, there's something there.

Concerns:
Kempies goal kicking confidence. I still believe he should be given time in the middle as when the aggott hits the deck he hunts it so well. Did a lot of really good stuff at ground level up forward.
Newey's hammy.
Lapses. Obviously a work in progress.

Notice to the Carlton Shop: Load up on 3s and 9s. The Byner is a fave of we fans. Must get a Rising Star nomination before the year is out.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 20 2026 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Gold Coast at Marvel
Last post by Gointocarlton -
Quote from: Professer E – on
I thought Kemp played ok deeper up the ground and is still creating opportunities but his confidence in kicking for goal is completely shot. His mobility is impressive but I wonder if he needs to concentrate on doing the basics better and less of the flashy low percentage stuff.

I thought we still have some passengers - usual suspects like Cerra was noticeably a step off everything again and contributed nothing.
Kemp was the ultimate passenger I thought. On a day where youre playing under a roof and the team scores 100+ pts and one of your key fwds returns 0.1, thats a very very bad day in my book.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 21 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Brisbane at Marvel
Last post by Lods -
Quote from: Thryleon – on
Williams was very ordinary against GC.  Id be playing Charleson as my first option from the VFL to replace Newman.

I hardly noticed Williams yesterday. I was surprised to see he had it 22 times.
Charleson was clearly the better player.

The risk is....
We know what Williams brings at a senior level.
We'd just be looking for a bit of the same.
We also know we could throw him forward to mix it up a bit.

For Charleson it's uncharted territory.
I've been pushing for him to get a chance based on very consistent VFL form.
But we're basically in 'season on the line' territory.
We don't really know how he would go 'under fire'.

Williams was listed as an emergency for the seniors against Gold Coast.
That's often an indication, and a bit of a message, that they're not too far off selection.

It could be an interesting choice.
Charleson is the riskier move, especially given the opposition, but good luck to them if they roll the dice.
If it goes the Charleson way it may make a decision on his future a bit easier.
(As long as it's not a straight in, straight out situation.)