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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 3 2026 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Melbourne
Last post by DJC -
Quote from: LP – on
Chesser for a newbie is pretty clean, we have quite a few long terms that could learn a thing or two, I'd have to watch the disposals closely before deciding what is good or bad, but I have to say I haven't noticed anything too negative, no worse than some of our front line.

A goal assist and five score involvements from a winger is a pretty good return, particularly when we only managed 10.15

However, I would bring Acres in for Chesser.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 3 2026 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Melbourne
Last post by Thryleon -
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Quote from: LP – on
Chesser for a newbie is pretty clean, we have quite a few long terms that could learn a thing or two, I'd have to watch the disposals closely before deciding what is good or bad, but I have to say I haven't noticed anything too negative, no worse than some of our front line.
Thurs night wasnt Chessers best work.
The problem is, maybe it was....

:D

In all seriousness, we need Cotters and Acres back to help with the outside run, hardness, and ball magentability.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 3 2026 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Melbourne
Last post by Adelaideblue -
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We badly need some more liveliness in the F50.  We reverted to the bad old 'bomb it in' ways in the second half last week.

Derksen, Evans, Byrne in

Young, Fogarty, Elijah get a break

I'd actually like to see Derksen given a run in the forward line.
He played at both ends for GWS in the VFL and was their leading goalkicker in 2023.

Yes, so far we have looked undermanned up forward without Charlie.  Imagine Derksen has been largely recruited to do a job down back so this may be his starting spot in the firsts. Will look forward to seeing how he also goes if swung forward. Good to have a guy with size on our list with that versatility.
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Blah-Blah Bar / Re: Iran, I ran so far away - flock of seagulls
Last post by DJC -
The USAF E-7 Wedgetail program was initiated by the Biden administration but was blocked by Hegseth who, apart from opposing anything the previous administration supported, wants to go down the unproven and costly satellite route.  However, Congress has written two Wedgetail prototypes into the US defence budget and their construction is under contract (and they're sticking with Wedgetail).

Congress is insisting that the two prototypes be delivered but Hegseth and Air Force Secretary Troy Meink are adamant that will be the end of the program.

One of the reasons that the Wedgetail was chosen by the Biden administration is that its systems are purposely compatible with US weapons systems employed by RAAF aircraft including the EA-18G Growlers, F-35A Lightnings, and FA-18F Super Hornets, as well as the RAN's USN-based weapons systems and the Army's systems fitted to the US-made Abrams and HIMARS and locally manufactured IFVs, SPGs, etc.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 3 2026 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Melbourne
Last post by Lods -
Quote from: tonyo – on
We badly need some more liveliness in the F50.  We reverted to the bad old 'bomb it in' ways in the second half last week.

Derksen, Evans, Byrne in

Young, Fogarty, Elijah get a break

I'd actually like to see Derksen given a run in the forward line.
He played at both ends for GWS in the VFL and was their leading goalkicker in 2023.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 3 2026 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Melbourne
Last post by Sexybronco -
Quote from: tonyo – on
We badly need some more liveliness in the F50.  We reverted to the bad old 'bomb it in' ways in the second half last week.

Derksen, Evans, Byrne in

Young, Fogarty, Elijah get a break

Byrne would have been in from the 1st round but seems to lack the fitness required to run out a game, we may need to be a little more patient with him. Agree on Derksen and Evans….