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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 17 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Richmond at MCG
Last post by LP -
Lynch is too much of a sniper, he likes smashing the defender in front, reminds me of Matthew Lloyd, both timid when forced to take the front position.

It's why I rate and hate Jack Riewoldt more than both of them, because he went hard at the footy under any circumstance, which just made me hate him more! Blokes like Sticks, Plugger, Dunstall, Brereton, Maclure, they wore as much as they gave out, no shirking. Was that stupid, maybe, but it earns respect.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 17 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Richmond at MCG
Last post by Gointocarlton -
Quote from: Baggers – on
Quote from: Gointocarlton – on
As good as Dean and Derksen have been, I'd imagine Lynch would monster them.

Mm, if Lynch starts any of his shenanigans and Deano is on him, let's just say... Can you still win the Rising Star if you've been reported and found guilty?

Remember that Lynch is an expert at getting frees through sneaky stuff. Be a handful for either Deano or The Derk.
Dean has the mind set and attitude to play on Lynch, he doesnt have the strength or physique...yet.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 17 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Richmond at MCG
Last post by DJC -
I’m not sure where the notion that Derksen is “undersized” comes from.  He’s 194cm according to some sources and 197cm according to others.  Either way, he’s around the same height as Dean and Weiters and considerably heavier than Dean. He’s also a good judge of the flight of the ball and an excellent mark, hence his imposing tally of intercepts. It’s his lack of experience that would put him at a disadvantage when playing on Lynch.  Of course, Dean is less experienced, and less mature, but that hasn’t stopped him taking some decent scalps.

I’m not particularly concerned about Dean or Derksen playing on Lynch, or Young for that matter.  It’s our team defence that will limit Lynch’s opportunities.

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The Sports Desk / Re: Track and Field
Last post by Lods -
9.89w  for Rohan Browning in Austria this morning.
3rd Aussie athlete in history to break 9.9w
It was blowing a gale-wind 4.7+ but he took the win.

But just to put it in perspective....
Browning ran the B Final.
Shortly after Lamont Marcel Jacobs the 2020 Olympic champion ran 9.67 in the A final and ran the third fastest time in history behind two of Bolt's times.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 17 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Richmond at MCG
Last post by LP -
Quote from: Baggers – on
Yep, TC. In terms of effort, endeavour and spirit Deano and The Derk would give their all... but... the physical size of Lynch would be too big an ask. But if Young comes in, who goes out? Maybe Iso is given a rest, and The Derk goes forward? Be interesting to see what the MC does with this conundrum.
If we win clearances and keep the ball moving forward with some efficiency it will / should take care of itself.

This week won't be easy at all, fans thinking that Nthmond are lowly will be surprised by the pace they have around the footy, and that pace basically matches up well with our current game style.