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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 13 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Essendon at MCG
Last post by pertz -
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Not sure I fully understand the preference of Derksen over L Young as Weitering's replacement but anyhow.

Yes, going with two KPDs with only 15 games between them is a risk and they will both be conceding height.

Derksen is quicker and more mobile and doesn’t serially hold up play as Young is inclined to do. Both have been playing well in the magoos and I probably would have gone with Young.  Derksen is a riskier selection but perhaps more suited to the way we’re transitioning from defence.

Even with Derksen, Dean and Wilson, our defence is significantly more experienced than Essendon’s forwards.
If the team applies the same pressure on the Bummers midfielders as we have the past few weeks, there won't be much clean ball going forward and our defence will be fine.


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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 13 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Essendon at MCG
Last post by DJC -
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Not sure I fully understand the preference of Derksen over L Young as Weitering's replacement but anyhow.

Yes, going with two KPDs with only 15 games between them is a risk and they will both be conceding height.

Derksen is quicker and more mobile and doesn’t serially hold up play as Young is inclined to do. Both have been playing well in the magoos and I probably would have gone with Young.  Derksen is a riskier selection but perhaps more suited to the way we’re transitioning from defence.

Even with Derksen, Dean and Wilson, our defence is significantly more experienced than Essendon’s forwards.

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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 13 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Essendon at MCG
Last post by Baggers -
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If you have to, it's a good time to do a mid-season restoration.

But I'm a bit worried about Weiters, since Voss departed he's looked a little indifferent, and the rumours never quite go away!
Disagree LP. I thought he was really solid last week, even smiled broadly after the win.
Seems engaged to me.

Yep. Let's not start jumping at shadows... could be something really mundane like Weiters bit worried about carrying an injury!
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 13 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Essendon at MCG
Last post by Lods -
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Not sure I fully understand the preference of Derksen over L Young as Weitering's replacement but anyhow.

Both have been performing well in the VFL.
It could be a match-up thing with the Essendon forwards.
It could be as simple as wanting to see a bit more of Derksen at senior level.
Both give you a bit of flexibility in terms of switching them forward.
It may be that a decision has already been made on Young and the jury is still out on Derksen.

(Some of those are probably questionable seeing as we don't have a list manager to make those decisions) ::)
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 13 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Essendon at MCG
Last post by Gointocarlton -
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If you have to, it's a good time to do a mid-season restoration.

But I'm a bit worried about Weiters, since Voss departed he's looked a little indifferent, and the rumours never quite go away!
Disagree LP. I thought he was really solid last week, even smiled broadly after the win.
Seems engaged to me.
Now that Voss has gone yeah.