Carlton Supporters Club

Quote from: Gointocarlton – on Today at 05:25:46 pm

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.

I wanted to give Smith votes, but he missed so many targets I feel I must not reward mediocrity. Fans bag Florent, but that game from Smith was possibly the worst kicking game I've seen from any AFL player this season.

PS; I realise he copped a bit of a corky, but he was missing well before that happened.

Quote from: crashlander – on May 31, 2026, 03:03:39 pm

Indeed. The Old Man was solid, but unspectacular. Both the boys are better in the air. We just need to see more of it. Some of it is body strength, as they are often out-bodied at this point. Another few kg of muscle and I hope it will be different.

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.

Quote from: crashlander – on May 31, 2026, 11:05:29 am

One thing we haven't seen much of so far from both Campos is their marking. Both of them can take some really strong marks. Luke can take a hanger. I don't think either of them has the confidence yet to show their skills in this area. They are trying to fill in roles and no taking risks.

When you are up against people you can comfortably run into the ground, it's much easier to take speccies, especially late in games, everyone around you is exhausted and you are still fresh as a daisy.

That just doesn't happen in AFL.

Quote from: Gointocarlton – on Today at 07:24:06 pm

Whoever (teams) hasn't realised you have to play 4 qtrs at high level week after week, will get beaten by anyone. The penny seems to have dropped with our blokes, they have a taste of winning and it seems they like it. Flirt with form and odds at your peril.

Yep. In a funny way this game on Sunday is another test - winning a game we're expected to win, and win it well. How often have we made hard work or even fallen over against a lesser opposition over the years!

Quote from: LP – on Today at 06:48:57 pm

I'd rather not underestimate CheatsFC, they are most likely playing possum just to stick it to us.

My personal preference is that if I see them playing dead on the road is to line them up on the right front and accelerate!

Our older heads should be using this game to put the CheatsFC kids into a submissive and subservient mindset for the next decade, like so many teams have done to us before. Hurt them so much, they can't see any hope against us!

Whoever (teams) hasn't realised you have to play 4 qtrs at high level week after week, will get beaten by anyone. The penny seems to have dropped with our blokes, they have a taste of winning and it seems they like it. Flirt with form and odds at your peril.

Chris Scott's votes are always awesome.

After watching the game again, yes even the first qtr, another thing that strikes me about our boys now is something that's been missing for a while. Character. Building a very impressive group of diverse characters. Early days, but we're becoming terrific to watch.

I'd rather not underestimate CheatsFC, they are most likely playing possum just to stick it to us.

My personal preference is that if I see them playing dead on the road is to line them up on the right front and accelerate!

Our older heads should be using this game to put the CheatsFC kids into a submissive and subservient mindset for the next decade, like so many teams have done to us before. Hurt them so much, they can't see any hope against us!