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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 18 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Hawthorn at MCG
Last post by Sexybronco -
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Just got a call from an avid Bluebagger mate... Riley in for Pitto.
Not sure how to feel about this, I assume Pitto is injured as I’m not sure Riley was busting the door down in e 2’s, no doubt there’s better informed listers in this site who can give a proper update on Wagga Riley will bring. Anyway, best of luck to the big fella!
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 17 2026 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Richmond
Last post by Shakin77 -
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You have mentioned this a few times. 

But I wouldnt hold any weight to these comments.  I mean what do you expect these guys to say?    They like Voss.  The players liked Voss.   He is a likeable person.   The bloke has just been given the arse.  Why would anyone speak poorly of him?   For what purpose?   He did some good things and lets celebrate them but lets not speak ill of the departed.   It would be a poor look

Ok so lets ride your train of thought and assume everyone complety made it up, ill even borrow LPs tin foil hat for the journey, how do you explain all the statiatical evidence that was floated at the time showing a shift in oir game plan? Did we conspire with the media as well and champion data as well?


Failing all that, just have a look at the brisbane game and how we played.

I even made a comment the week after saying that i saw no difference from the brisbane game to the dogs game apart from the opposition and others agreed.

But if you wanna put it all down to fraser and the circuit breaker, be my guest, i wont be agreeing with you. Ill back the clubs comments, the statistical evidence and my own eyes instead.

It's the respectful thing to do is to give Voss his credit and he deserves it.   The bloke is a champion of the AFL.   It would be a terrible look for anyone to say "oh yeah.   Fraser has been amazing and the changes he has made since we got rid of Voss has turn this ship around"

Like I said Voss did a lot right (for a half a game anyway) and the Lions game was another example of that.   We trailed by 49 points with the Lions in complete control.   Watching the game, I can't help think they took the foot of the gas and their players joked about this after the game.   Bit like the Demons and Hawks game of last week, just how much can you take from a half of football when the game has been pretty much put to bed.  The Lions then went on to lose the next 3 including their worst performance of the season against GWS.    I guess we can put down this decent result down to fixturing and catching the Lions in the flat period.?

Not sure of the statistical change either:

Brisbane Game:
Metres Gained from Handball down 80.    88 up under Fraser.
Contest Possessions:   Down -6.25
Uncontested Marks:   No Change.   Up 22.32 with Fraser.
Tackles:  38 (Season Low)

Flowers for Voss:
D50ToScore:  Round 0 to 5:   4.78
D50ToScore:  Round 6 to 9:   15.97

I was never anti Voss.  He deserves credit.   As does Fraser for the changes that he has made.






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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 18 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Hawthorn at MCG
Last post by pertz -
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I trust we will get competent umpires this week instead of the third stringers we had against the tigers.

Third stringers Prof?  That’s remarkably generous of you!

One of the lowlights of that game was a boundary throw in that barely made it into the field of play and resulted in a free against Pitto for a “block”.  Nankervis wouldn’t have got to the pill if Pitto had stepped aside and waved him through 🙄
Further to the umpiring debacle last week, did anyone notice how low a lot of the throw ups were. Barely cleared the rucks' heads. It was like they were umpiring an U11's game!
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Blah-Blah Bar / Re: Iran, I ran so far away - flock of seagulls
Last post by ElwoodBlues1 -
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I'm guessing that Unca Donald, his family and minions have progressed their personal wealth considerably on some of the flip flop policy decisions...not just on the 'war'.
Not just Trump, seems his staff dont want to miss out either, must be handy knowing he is going to make announcements that will swing markets a certain way and you cant lose...
https://edition.cnn.com/2026/04/10/politics/white-house-staff-prediction-markets
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Blah-Blah Bar / Re: Iran, I ran so far away - flock of seagulls
Last post by DJC -
The Saint Pierre series on the ABC features a guillotine.

Saint Pierre and Miquelon is a French collectivity off the coast of Newfoundland and the final remnant of New France under French rule.

Let’s hope Taco doesn’t learn of it or he may add it to his territorial expansion plans.  Although taking on France would be a different kettle of worms to Denmark.

Of course, Taco has his hands full after going to war with Iran - without an exit strategy, clear objectives or appreciation of the consequences. Perhaps he was sound asleep during that part of the briefing, as he was during the NATO meeting 🙄