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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 10 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Western Bulldogs at Marvel
Last post by Lods -
Quote from: crashlander – on

[1] I like Frankie Evans, but he has struggled for form this year, Yet, do we replace him with a guy who has been in good form? No. By the time Flynn Young gets a game, he won't be in form any longer.

That is a danger with F.Young if his form goes off a bit for a week or two and that coincides with his promotion he may be straight out again. If he gets a chance he needs a block of three to four weeks.

On Evans. He doesn't seem to be impacting as much as he was at the end of last year but I think he's being asked to play a slightly different, more defensive role. He's doing some of the work Fogarty has been doing in the past.

While his personal tackle count may not be great watch for the number of times he's the second man in a tackle, to make sure that tackle is complete, and that keeps the ball in our forward line.

And also, just as an aside, watch the number of times he is absolutely crucified by the umpires, and doesn't receive the free kicks he deserves...or gets pinged in possession when he's had no chance to geet rid of it.
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Blah-Blah Bar / Re: General Discussions
Last post by dodge -
LP - the only way for my kids will be through inheritances that we will get in the next 10 years or so. I think the boat has sailed for those that aren't in such a fortunate position. I don't understand how people can repay $3k a fortnight ($1m loan) or $2.4k ($0.8m loan)
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Blah-Blah Bar / Re: General Discussions
Last post by LP -
It's interesting reading this debate, hardly anybody has made a genuine point or suggestion about the future of children of grandchildren, most of the serious talk is about getting around stuff to make more money now.

I thought the video was funny, but then I realised I was laughing at very damaging fake news in comedic format, fake news probably made by the wealthy kids with nothing else to do but protect mum and dad's investments, fake news that could see someone like Hanson win even more seats and nobody will be laughing then!
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Blah-Blah Bar / Re: General Discussions
Last post by LP -
Quote from: kruddler – on
You need to increase the 1st home buyers grant to a point where it is significant in helping people get into the market.
It doesn't work though does it, because the people building or renovating the affordable homes know buyers in that segment qualify and just bump the price.

My Asian business associates send their kids to study here in Aus, while they are here the kids apply for permanent residency, then all the kids get a 1st home buyers grant. They end up owning multiple properties a few years out of uni.

It reminds me of the disability allowance, build or renovate a house and make it accessible, ramps, a lift, etc., etc., and all of a sudden you can have competing buyers who qualify for an allowance to secure or create a disability compliant dwelling. I don't know what it's worth now, but it was up to $300k. How do I know this, a good friend's daughter had spina bifida.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 10 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Western Bulldogs at Marvel
Last post by crashlander -
Our line-up:

B:   14 Oliver Florent   23 Jacob Weitering   26 Nick Haynes
HB:   24 Nic Newman   35 Harry Dean   15 Billy Wilson
C:   32 Matthew Carroll   9 Patrick Cripps   6 Zac Williams
HF:   19 Will Hayward   11 Mitch McGovern   30 Jack Ison
F:   17 Brodie Kemp   10 Harry McKay   12 Ben Ainsworth
R:   27 Marc Pittonet   5 Adam Cerra   18 Sam Walsh
Int:   2 Lachlan Cowan   29 George Hewett   7 Jagga Smith   4 Oliver Hollands   44 Francis Evans
Em:   45 Flynn Young   36 Cooper Lord   47 Wade Derksen

Voss, Austin or whoever, I don't really understand our Match Committee far too often. Nichevo.

[1] I like Frankie Evans, but he has struggled for form this year, Yet, do we replace him with a guy who has been in good form? No. By the time Flynn Young gets a game, he won't be in form any longer.

[2] Similar with Adam Cerra: he has struggled to make an impact so far. But he still get a game every week.

[3] Who do we have to put on Bontempelli? He usually feasts on us, because he don't put someone on him.

[4] People were on Kemp's back last week for his worst game of the year. But he has been one of our more effective forwards. His kicking, on the other hand, has been excremental. He has lost game for us by being unable to score from kickable positions.
Do we play him in defence? His kicking for goal doesn't matter then. But who will kick our goals?

[5] Having Pitto as an only ruck is a risk. I hope he gives Emmett a bath, but if he doesn't? There is nobody else.

[6] Is Zac Williams fit? He seemed to be struggling to me. I know Saad was injured, but I would have been tempted to play Charleson, who is quick and has been playing well.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 10 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Western Bulldogs at Marvel
Last post by Thryleon -
Quote from: ElwoodBlues1 – on
Dogs without English are vulnerable and Pittonet should cleanup the kid Emmett in the ruck. Don't get the odds on the game either, Dogs have struggled recently and rely heavily on Bont to be BOG every game.
Players know now it's judgement time and careers are on the line moving forward and I expect a sugar hit lift for this game and give us a good chance vs a flaky Dogs lineup.
the odds reflect that we dont want to win and we are likely to continue imploding.