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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 19 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Collingwood at MCG
Last post by shawny -


these stats not counting shots that go on the full or some food drop short mean they are not a true measure of goal kicking accuracy.

if you can find one that does registar all the other ‘misses’ you will find they are worlds apart

I literally said that in the post.
Not like you to respond to things without reading them (or is it?)

I did read it and wasn't having a go at your post just stating without those stats the comparison is pointless.  Your last sentence says 'the point remains' - my post was inferring the stats provided mean nothing so cant be used to demonstrate Kemps kicking.
   
You do realise this is a forum with differing opinions ::)
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The Sports Desk / Re: Melbourne Storm
Last post by LP -
I wonder if our club will show interest in buying into Melbourne Storm, at one stage they shared our ground as a training venue, now I hear the Filth have become the front runners which would be an utter tragedy.

A number of suburban AFL club's now co-habit with soccer, some have even built significant hybrid complexes that leverage the shared resources to reduce direct overheads. It makes sense, we have certainly looked at stuff like this in the past, and I think we should seriously consider it again.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 19 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Collingwood at MCG
Last post by kruddler -


I know this is not exactly what you were talking about and the following data doesn't take into account complete misses (look at you Harry) but point remains, i think Kemp is being a bit harshly judged.

PlayerGoalsBehindsTotal ShotsAccuracy (%)
Brendan Fevola
623
402
1,025
60.8%
Jack Gunston
593
344
937
63.3%
Robbie Gray
367
262
629
58.3%
Jamie Elliott
364
230
594
61.3%
Charlie Curnow
363
164
527
68.9%
Harry McKay
296
155
451
65.6%
Brodie Kemp
38
26
64
59.4%
Data Source: AFL Tables career records.


these stats not counting shots that go on the full or some food drop short mean they are not a true measure of goal kicking accuracy.

if you can find one that does registar all the other ‘misses’ you will find they are worlds apart

I literally said that in the post.
Not like you to respond to things without reading them (or is it?)
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 19 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Collingwood at MCG
Last post by shawny -
I prefer specialist KP forwards rather than manufactured ones...we need to recruit a young KP who is a good kick at U18 level and doesn't need remedial work.
Brendon Fevola comes to mind...we don't have that player like a Fevola, Gunston, Elliott, Robbie Gray who can kick that set shot match winner in the final seconds under pressure.

I know this is not exactly what you were talking about and the following data doesn't take into account complete misses (look at you Harry) but point remains, i think Kemp is being a bit harshly judged.

PlayerGoalsBehindsTotal ShotsAccuracy (%)
Brendan Fevola
623
402
1,025
60.8%
Jack Gunston
593
344
937
63.3%
Robbie Gray
367
262
629
58.3%
Jamie Elliott
364
230
594
61.3%
Charlie Curnow
363
164
527
68.9%
Harry McKay
296
155
451
65.6%
Brodie Kemp
38
26
64
59.4%
Data Source: AFL Tables career records.


these stats not counting shots that go on the full or some that drop short mean they are not a true measure of goal kicking accuracy.

if you can find one that does registar all the other ‘misses’ you will find they are worlds apart
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 19 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Collingwood at MCG
Last post by laj -
What's the odds Frampton gets off? (Is it a Slam Dunk?)
He did! Hard to believe but got the Collingwood discount....lol.
Love the headline "Shock verdict as Tribunal finds Pie tackled dangerously... but overturns his ban anyway".

https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/teams/collingwood-magpies/afl-2026-collingwoods-billy-frampton-tribunal-appeal-for-dangerous-tackle-on-matt-whitlock-live-updates-and-blog-suspension-latest-news/news-story/a3e2398df67b3f9ac132db9d1a006c2f?fbclid=IwY2xjawTC8mBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETJwU2Z2MjJ3YTRJRkFXSzc4c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHuM7KeccH_qYfTuq67e1i3RjpvqYq6gZ8rMImV_ILwEMXRkhgI7HwO9BBDk7_aem_doRbgGMY0WZ3X2UAZ7iCjg
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 19 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Collingwood at MCG
Last post by pertz -
Collingwood would be deservedly starting as favorites, but not by much IMO. I think some in the AFL world would be spooked by the Hawthorn game, which is not unreasonable. I give us a slight chance, but we need 4 quarters of good footy and 18/23 contributors. And if it comes down to "taking our moments" hopefully we're good enough - the Pies have a few players who are good in that space.
They’ve taken their moments against us when it counts, same story for the last 5 games or so. We definitely owe them a 4 quarter performance, for our own sanity if nothing else.
Agree. We absolutely can beat Collingwood, the issue is mental not talent IMO. Play to win as previously mentioned, take our chances and we win. They aren't that good overall talent  but they are seasoned and disciplined.