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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Fremantle
Last post by DJC -
Another disappointing result but there were some positives.

First of all, Luke Jackson has to be in career best form.  Some may categorise him as an "undersized" ruckman but he seems to have the ideal combination of size and agility.  The combination of Jackson and Mason Cox seems to work very well and I'm not sure what Freo will do with Sean Darcy.  Despite Jackson's dominance, I thought that Liam Reidy was very good for us and was more than competitive.  His ruckwork was good and he had an impact around the ground.  He has quick hands and reacts quickly and I think that he could develop into a very handy ruckman.

We got absolutely smashed in the clearances in the first quarter but turned that around and won the clearances for the next three quarters.  The quarter time adjustments made a difference.

Sam Walsh was brilliant and it's great to see him powering away from opponents.

Brodie Kemp played what must be his best game as a key forward, against quality opposition and without much support.  It was good to see him make the most of his chances and that would be heartening for those who worked hard to get the ball to him.

Aston Moir had a quiet night but kicked truly when he got the pill.  I don't think that he'll ever be a high possession player but I'll take it if he he can chime in with a couple of goals each week.

Matt Carroll has really come on and is relishing his role on the wing.  I think that we're getting better value from him there, particularly with his ability to kick truly for goal or hit a target.

Nic Newman is getting back to his best.  We really missed his defensive efforts and ability to transition the ball from defence.  Matt Cottrell's return was a little unexpected but well worth it.  I'm not sure what it is about Cotters; he's a little unorthodox and works extremely hard.

We've got at least half a dozen blokes in the VFL side bashing on the MC's door and three or four changes this week wouldn't surprise me.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 8 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs St. Kilda at Marvel
Last post by shawny -
And he just happens to be our current B and F winner so the bloke can play.

Crazy to think he is wasted in the reserves while we are one win from 7 rounds.

I get we need to be faster but if that was the criteria why is Saad still in the 2nds, why didnt the Campo brothers get a game etc

Makes little sense as George is more than capable of playing as a high half forward. Not sure Cerra is any quicker then him either 
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 8 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs St. Kilda at Marvel
Last post by shawny -
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Nothing surer that NWM will have a ball tearer and TDK will monster our ruckman. The former yet another example of what we dont have on our list, speed, poise, ball use.

Not surprising that 2 of the highest paid players in the game may cause us grief.

You think of that yourself did you Shawny? Gold star for you.

Also happens to be 2 players we have not a single matchup for on our list. But it'll be Vossys fault he doesn't have a unicorn ruck and an elite stoppage midfielder with pace to burn to play on these 2.

Honestly, i don't know if i'd want Harry back in this week.
Give him an extra week just for $hits and giggles.
Kemp+McGovern worked well together - 9 goals between them is about as good as you could hope for.

My changes for this week....
Wilson <-> Florent.....simply need better disposal
F. Young <-> Byrne.....one needs a rest, one needs a gig.
HOK <-> L.Young....Young is not the future, let HOK run around with TDK all day and learn something.
Evans <-> Saad.....Frankie wasn't bad, but i'd like to inject a bit more run and chaos. Potential NWM matchup.
O. Hollands <-> Cottrell.....one is fitter than the other.
Cerra <-> Hewett....i think Cerra was cramping late (or a soft tissue injury) Hewett runs out the games better and has done his time.

Overall, that should give us more run and better disposal, despite being 'like for like' in a lot of ways.

If we are a bit cleaner going inside 50 and in front of goal, then that loss (and this one?) could be turned into a win pretty easily.

Overall, i expect about 1 of them to actually go ahead.....but thats what i'd do.

But i thought TDK was average and on crazy money - now he all of sudden he is a star and not able to be beaten and shouldn't be mentioned? What's your excuse why we allow Sinclair to play on his own every time we play them?

We have been crushed in every game except R1 as our Coaching department has NFI how to stop a run on how to clamp a player, no defensive modes - NADDA.

And this is not just this year - How many times has the same footballers done little then they play like superman against us.  Check the list below of matchwinners that turned it on and killed in so far this year.

OR: Gulden
R3: Pickett
R4: LDU
R5: N Daicos
R6: Bolton

Agree there is a pattern or you can find another excuse. Look at their games lending into the game against us - they all hit top form against us... Why? Could it just possibly be that our coaching debt is below par on planning and tactics for opposition matchwinners and we have no systems to slow the play hence why the minute a player or team get a run on everyman and his dog knows it curtains.

Nah its cause we lost Jack, Charlie and TDK in the offseason and only got in old duds.

Of course it is.