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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 3 2026 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Melbourne
Last post by ElwoodBlues1 -Dylan Buckley was the same. Give them time. He had a turn of pace, and a bit of aggro, and was a bit of a turnover merchant too but he might have had a much longer and finer career had his body help up better (he had that ankle injury that saw him limping off the ground too often).
Lucas threw up in his second game against Hawthorn so he is willing to push himself and he has at worst performed about as well as Chesser has to date in the small sample size of both.
Ultimately, I think we are doing something clever, and trying not to play too many youngsters all at once, which means the opportunities are harder to come by, and something that other clubs have done a lot better than us through the rebuilding years. You cant afford to play too many sub 50 gamers together, as they are not conditioned, and then lose their heads, which might explain some of these fadeouts we have been having.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 3 2026 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Melbourne
Last post by DJC -Ultimately, I think we are doing something clever, and trying not to play too many youngsters all at once, which means the opportunities are harder to come by, and something that other clubs have done a lot better than us through the rebuilding years. You cant afford to play too many sub 50 gamers together, as they are not conditioned, and then lose their heads, which might explain some of these fadeouts we have been having.
The better teams give their youngsters plenty of time to find their feet. Play them when and/or if they're ready and have earned their place.
A quarter of our team stood inside the circle for the team song on Thursday night and we had seven players wearing the navy blue for the first time against the Swans. Yes, three of them are seasoned AFL players but that's still a significant part of the team who aren't all that familiar with their teammates and how they play.
I am expecting to see incremental improvements as the newbies gel with the blokes who have been on the list for a season or more.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 3 2026 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Melbourne
Last post by Gointocarlton -Lucas will be on a wing alright, next year in South Australia I reckon.I'm still hopeful he has some more upside and just needs opportunity, same with his brother..
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 3 2026 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Melbourne
Last post by Thryleon -Lucas threw up in his second game against Hawthorn so he is willing to push himself and he has at worst performed about as well as Chesser has to date in the small sample size of both.
Ultimately, I think we are doing something clever, and trying not to play too many youngsters all at once, which means the opportunities are harder to come by, and something that other clubs have done a lot better than us through the rebuilding years. You cant afford to play too many sub 50 gamers together, as they are not conditioned, and then lose their heads, which might explain some of these fadeouts we have been having.
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Blah-Blah Bar / Re: General Discussions
Last post by Thryleon -I heard a very poignant response to some of these matters recently.
As men we are taught how to treat a woman but never taught what to expect from a woman.
Women are taught what to expect from a man, but never how to treat one.
The end result is some of this "equality outrage" we see but realistically its just replacing Misogyny for Misandry.
Ultimately we all pay for the sins of the few, who reap the rewards.
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Blah-Blah Bar / Re: General Discussions
Last post by LP -What a colossal waste of time and probably money, although I have no idea what it cost to investigate, I bet some legal eagle sent some rather heavy invoices. This happening when many regional and suburban clubs are struggling to survive every wasted dollar counts double.
The current generation needs to get some balance and perspective, they think digitally prostituting yourself on TV for a show like MAFS makes great entertainment and is smart marketing / branding, but they take offense at an opponent winding them up on the field of combat.
As an aside, I've noticed there is a bit of push back happening across the AFLW as well, with some blaming a "pigs at the trough" attitude for crippling the development of the competition. It's all become rather nasty, but if you have followed AFLW closely you won't be surprised to hear now players are fingerpainting at those who reaped benefits but failed to sow any seeds. Those of us genuinely interested in seeing the competition develop, have been warning for some time that wage growth vastly exceeds earning capability.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 3 2026 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Melbourne
Last post by LP -Turnover merchant like Florent, not great under pressure either. I'd like to see Lucas Camporeale on a wing.
I hope they aren't another case of hype and expectation exceeding capability, they do have time on their side, but it's hard to see why the old man complains about a lack of opportunity. Campo should do a Peter Dean, and tell his kids to put their heads over the footy and go for it, instead of complaining about the lack of gifted games!
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 1 2026 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Richmond
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 3 2026 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Melbourne
Last post by Lods -19 years old....
Late draft picks
They play positions where we have plenty of established players keeping them out at present.
We've also had a few others come onto the list this year with a bit more experience and maturity.
They can develop in the VFL this year and make a case for selection there.
Ben would probably have played last year had he not been suspended.
Lucas got a taste.
All we can ask at this stage is improvement so it will be interesting to see how they go once the VFL kicks off.
They will be battling for a new contract or an extension so you would think they will need to have cracked it for a few senior games by the end of the year.