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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: VFL 2026 Wildcard #1 Carlton vs Williamstown
Last post by Gointocarlton -
Quote from: Thryleon – on
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Hewett will be 31 at the start of next season.
Ben C  with a couple more pre-seasons and a bit more experience may be able to take on that role.
Finding the ball isn't the issue with Ben.
It's what he does with it at the moment in terms of impact.
I think we might regret it if we cut him too soon.
With players like the Camporeales and Charleson there may be a few in front of them at the moment...but they represent 'young depth'.



anyone who looks the part should be persisted with. 

Talent pool dilutes soon with tassie joining.  Players that can find the footy will be useful. 

We need to be measured with what we do moving forward.
100% Thry
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 24 2026 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Fremantle at Marvel
Last post by Gointocarlton -
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'Poor' trade choices based on early season form are suddenly looking like bargain pick-ups.
It sometimes takes some time and adaptation to fit into a role, especially after a change of club.

E.g O Florent. He has been a ball tearing recruit as it turns out, equally as import as Ainsworth and Hayward. Since finding his feet at the club, Ollie has been dynamite.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 24 2026 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Fremantle at Marvel
Last post by Gointocarlton -
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Yep cant help but wonder what would have happened if we made the change end of last year
It wouldn't have been Fraser back then!
Why not? Do you think he wouldn't have applied? Remember Wright's intent was getting him to our club, he would have invited him to interview if that were the case last year.  Listen to the grab of Simmo explain Fraser's presentation, very little of it had anything to do with the results as interim. The result most likely would have been the same. The man has been building this for 15 years not the last 6 months.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 24 2026 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Fremantle at Marvel
Last post by Lods -
One of the pleasing aspects of the last half of the year is that some players who "weren't going to make it" have....suddenly made it.
They look comfortable and are getting more comfortable each week.
The question is whether they can build on that next year.

'Poor' trade choices based on early season form are suddenly looking like bargain pick-ups.
It sometimes takes some time and adaptation to fit into a role, especially after a change of club.

A player may get thrown around in multiple positions and then suddenly find a spot that clicks.
That's what makes early judgements a bit dubious, and why we shouldn't be writing off some of our VFL youngsters too quickly.

We have been a bit lucky with one aspect, and that is our injury situation has been much improved on 2024-2025.
That's a big help in getting some consistency in terms of team make-up.
With that consistency comes familiarity under match conditions.
That awareness and understanding of your teammates is vital in forming a strong combination.
Supporting one another means the load is shared and everyone looks a bit better.

What happens next is a bit of unknown.
We only have to have one off week and it'll be game over for '26
But even if it does go off the rails, I suspect that for most supporters there is a feeling that 2026 wasn't a bad year after all.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: VFL 2026 Wildcard #1 Carlton vs Williamstown
Last post by Thryleon -
Quote from: Lods – on
Hewett will be 31 at the start of next season.
Ben C  with a couple more pre-seasons and a bit more experience may be able to take on that role.
Finding the ball isn't the issue with Ben.
It's what he does with it at the moment in terms of impact.
I think we might regret it if we cut him too soon.
With players like the Camporeales and Charleson there may be a few in front of them at the moment...but they represent 'young depth'.



anyone who looks the part should be persisted with. 

Talent pool dilutes soon with tassie joining.  Players that can find the footy will be useful. 

We need to be measured with what we do moving forward.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: VFL 2026 Wildcard #1 Carlton vs Williamstown
Last post by Lods -
Hewett will be 31 at the start of next season.
Ben C  with a couple more pre-seasons and a bit more experience may be able to take on that role.
Finding the ball isn't the issue with Ben.
It's what he does with it at the moment in terms of impact.
I think we might regret it if we cut him too soon.
With players like the Camporeales and Charleson there may be a few in front of them at the moment...but they represent 'young depth'.


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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 24 2026 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Fremantle at Marvel
Last post by Gointocarlton -
A very polished performance to be honest. Once we took the lead we were never headed, loved it.
Freo are a mighty side and perhaps with Amiss in the side they could have stretched our defence, or not. Watching them live though, they dont like the tough stuff inside and prefer to use the outside and use their speed and skill. We murdered them in the clinches, our contested brand stands up against all comers. We have added the outside game and ball control element now which is extremely pleasing. As commentators  and players are saying, it's a fun game to play and equally fun to watch.
Evans and Ainsworth were mighty today, I'll echo TC's comment about Banger being strong overhead, I said that to a bloke next to me at the footy today. Apart of the opening 15 mins of the game, our mids were on top for the rest of the day. Ive said before and I'll say it again, when my boy Lewis plays, we are a better and well structured side. He cant kick for goal to save himself but he adds much more to the side, the ultimate soldier. I thought our tackling was ferocious and relentless today, our intent was clear,  thats the gold standard.
A fun day at the footy today.
Go Blues.