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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 24 2026 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Fremantle at Marvel
Last post by PaulP -
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Florent came for a future 3rd round pick so in trade terms didn't cost a lot. His kicking is miles ahead of Saad IMO who is at the tail end of his career and has brought an additional element of composure to the team, he’s been an absolute revelation.

Ollie Florent finished top 10 in the Swans B+F inclusive from 2020-24, in direct competition with a bunch of A graders. And he plays a very high percentage of game time as well. I'm guessing we will never know what happened in the back end of 2025, and even then he played 16 games. A great pick up IMO.


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The Sports Desk / Re: God help me - the Cricket thread
Last post by Professer E -
His antics when dismissed were churlish and unwarranted, even if he was essentially correct in my opinion.  But if you're going to go with technology for adjucation you need to accept the decision even if it is marginal.  Inside the line is inside the line.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 24 2026 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Fremantle at Marvel
Last post by Sexybronco -
Quote from: kruddler – on
Unpopular opinion.

What has florent bought that we couldnt get from either saad or charleson?

Florents knock is his kicking.
Saads knock is his kicking.
Charleson has been borderline getting a game a but this year. Without florent, he would most likely got a gig by now.

Florent has been solid without being spectacular, he didn't come cheap though. Could we do without him?
Florent came for a future 3rd round pick so in trade terms didn't cost a lot. His kicking is miles ahead of Saad IMO who is at the tail end of his career and has brought an additional element of composure to the team, he’s been an absolute revelation.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 24 2026 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Fremantle at Marvel
Last post by Thryleon -
Florent is the sort of player who has many facets to his game, and his contribution is imho invaluable around the back of stoppage.  Watch he polices the back of it, and often is the second posession at the source using it well.

Charleson might be good enough, but there is a leadership, experience and multi faceted component to his play. 

A lot of his knockers have egg on their face. There was no shame not being able to get a gig at sydney. They'd love to him right now.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 24 2026 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Fremantle at Marvel
Last post by Micky0 -
Ive seen some Mature smart play from Florent which made me see his value to us. I loved Saad but he is not as he was and Charleson wouldnt have the calm head yet of Florent.

Love all the new recruits, didnt think Ainsworth was great last week but by accounts he was excellent this week? Hayward is just chefs kiss and all 3 boys game play is confident and assured which i think we were lacking.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 24 2026 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Fremantle at Marvel
Last post by kruddler -
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Not saying i disagree, but do we not have 2 other options who have essentially not been used this year?
Yeah and Saad is coming to the end of his career. You harp on about not doing any planning for the future and then we actually recruit one in Florent and he’s been a jet and you question it??

Charleson is on the list ready to go but we havent played him.

Point I'm making is.
Is florent taking the spot of a kid....charleson.
If the kid doesnt work out, weve got saad as senior backup.

Technically weve also got ollie hollands as back up currently as well. He will most likely leave as a result not getting a game.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 24 2026 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Fremantle at Marvel
Last post by tex -
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Florent makes quick decisions and goes, and most importantly, he breaks lines and links up with others.

I think it is the running play of Florent and Wilson that has revolutionised our game style.  Once those two start running, Cerra, Walsh, Smith, Cripps et al get on their bike as well and the wave commences.  Our style is now unrecognisable compared to the dump kick to the wing that was the only way we could get out of D50 earlier this year.  I should add Cerra's amazing improvement in kicking as well.

I thought Wilson and Florent were on the podium for BOG yesterday.

Not saying i disagree, but do we not have 2 other options who have essentially not been used this year?
Yeah and Saad is coming to the end of his career. You harp on about not doing any planning for the future and then we actually recruit one in Florent and he’s been a jet and you question it??
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 24 2026 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Fremantle at Marvel
Last post by kruddler -
Quote from: tonyo – on
Quote from: kruddler – on
Unpopular opinion.

What has florent bought that we couldnt get from either saad or charleson?

Florents knock is his kicking.
Saads knock is his kicking.
Charleson has been borderline getting a game a but this year. Without florent, he would most likely got a gig by now.

Florent has been solid without being spectacular, he didn't come cheap though. Could we do without him?
Florent makes quick decisions and goes, and most importantly, he breaks lines and links up with others.

I think it is the running play of Florent and Wilson that has revolutionised our game style.  Once those two start running, Cerra, Walsh, Smith, Cripps et al get on their bike as well and the wave commences.  Our style is now unrecognisable compared to the dump kick to the wing that was the only way we could get out of D50 earlier this year.  I should add Cerra's amazing improvement in kicking as well.

I thought Wilson and Florent were on the podium for BOG yesterday.

Not saying i disagree, but do we not have 2 other options who have essentially not been used this year?