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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 8 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs St. Kilda at Marvel
Last post by kruddler -
I know I've gone on and on about this, but I think our biggest problem is our inability to have 10+ goal wins, they just never happen regardless of how much we dominate an opponent. We can dominate for 3-qtrs and lose, and when we win we can dominate for 4-qtrs and limp over the line.

The big wins are the thing missing from our equation, too many close results win or lose are exhausting, a big win is like a week off!

We are like a chippy trying to drive a nail to the perfect depth with one swing of the hammer, it can happen but it's so rare virtually 100% of attempts are fails!
Get a better chippy. ;)

I've said it before, but we don't have the cattle.

You can disagree, some will, but what we are seeing most weeks is a lot of changes. This means we don't have a settled side. A settled side struggles to find continuity and trust in eachother which can result in mistakes/lapses, which is what we are seeing.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Fremantle
Last post by Gointocarlton -
He looks like a player that doesnt want to be in Melb and will be looking for a trade back to Adelaide.
At the moment there may be a few on our list with that type of mindset, but you make real what you believe!

If you cross that line with disinterest and dread, disinterest and dread is what you'll get!
I saw a video of Cottrell talking about Ainsworth. THATS the type of player we need at our club. The Application form should have 4 questions:
1. Can you run fast?
2. Can you kick well?
3. Do you want to win?
4. Are you a Kent?
If you answered yes to all 4, welcome to the CFC and you will be considered for the captaincy.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 8 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs St. Kilda at Marvel
Last post by Gointocarlton -
I know I've gone on and on about this, but I think our biggest problem is our inability to have 10+ goal wins, they just never happen regardless of how much we dominate an opponent. We can dominate for 3-qtrs and lose, and when we win we can dominate for 4-qtrs and limp over the line.

The big wins are the thing missing from our equation, too many close results win or lose are exhausting, a big win is like a week off!

We are like a chippy trying to drive a nail to the perfect depth with one swing of the hammer, it can happen but it's so rare virtually 100% of attempts are fails!
Big wins? FMD I take A win of any margin right now.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Fremantle
Last post by LP -
He looks like a player that doesnt want to be in Melb and will be looking for a trade back to Adelaide.
At the moment there may be a few on our list with that type of mindset, but you make real what you believe!

If you cross that line with disinterest and dread, disinterest and dread is what you'll get!
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Fremantle
Last post by Gointocarlton -
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 can chime in with a couple of goals each week.
I'm rapidly losing interest in Moir for the reason he seems to impart a massive work-load on those around him. He's so laconic he often looks disinterested and appears to be going half-hearted at the contest.

Contrast that to Kemp, who despite having a wretched run of form has never really stopped working hard, and perhaps last weekend he saw a pay-off for effort. Hopefully he can rinse and repeat.

Excluding when Kemp has taken out a team-mate, the contrast in contribution to team work ethic between Kemp and Moir is striking!

I often direct criticism at Young, but at least this season he tries even if he fails, I'm not sure that was always the case, that is all that can be asked of a player. If players like that can be coached into turning effort into success, then kudos to the coaching staff.

But, I can't ever forgive someone who gives up at least trying.

If I walked off next to Kemp I'd be thinking at least he tried hard, if I walked off next to Moir I'd be thinking he must be reasting up for a bucks party!
He looks like a player that doesnt want to be in Melb and will be looking for a trade back to Adelaide.
Rachele for Moir, done deal.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Fremantle
Last post by LP -
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 can chime in with a couple of goals each week.
I'm rapidly losing interest in Moir for the reason he seems to impart a massive work-load on those around him. He's so laconic he often looks disinterested and appears to be going half-hearted at the contest.

Contrast that to Kemp, who despite having a wretched run of form has never really stopped working hard, and perhaps last weekend he saw a pay-off for effort. Hopefully he can rinse and repeat.

Excluding when Kemp has taken out a team-mate, the contrast in contribution to team work ethic between Kemp and Moir is striking!

I often direct criticism at Young, but at least this season he tries even if he fails, I'm not sure that was always the case, that is all that can be asked of a player. If players like that can be coached into turning effort into success, then kudos to the coaching staff.

But, I can't ever forgive someone who gives up at least trying.

If I walked off next to Kemp I'd be thinking at least he tried hard, if I walked off next to Moir I'd be thinking he must be reasting up for a bucks party!

PS; I realise my perception is not reality, I can't help but see what I see.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 8 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs St. Kilda at Marvel
Last post by LP -
I know I've gone on and on about this, but I think our biggest problem is our inability to have 10+ goal wins, they just never happen regardless of how much we dominate an opponent. We can dominate for 3-qtrs and lose, and when we win we can dominate for 4-qtrs and limp over the line.

The big wins are the thing missing from our equation, too many close results win or lose are exhausting, a big win is like a week off!

We are like a chippy trying to drive a nail to the perfect depth with one swing of the hammer, it can happen but it's so rare virtually 100% of attempts are fails!
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 8 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs St. Kilda at Marvel
Last post by Baggers -
Some say we have a rubbish list, some say we have a rubbish coach, some say we have both.

The fact remains we are in round 8 this week, and are currently 3rd on the ladder for minutes led in matches. 

Not bad for a bunch of talentless hacks.  Too paid the results havent gone the way we would have liked.  Perhaps with some better coaching, some more luck, or some more hutzpah, we wouldnt even need better players.

By the way, 3 Leos, I don't think we have a rubbish list and I don't think we have a rubbish coach. It's lonesome out here  ;D

Our list does need midfield speed, and our coach does need to continue his changed approach to game plan.

Now the MC... that may well be rubbish!