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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 17 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Richmond at MCG
Last post by Baggers -
Quote from: townsendcalling – on
Lynch? Dean is undersized physically, Derk is undersized height wise. There's a tall backman with good size who has been performing well in the twos. Is he our break glass in a case like this???

Yep, TC. In terms of effort, endeavour and spirit Deano and The Derk would give their all... but... the physical size of Lynch would be too big an ask. But if Young comes in, who goes out? Maybe Iso is given a rest, and The Derk goes forward? Be interesting to see what the MC does with this conundrum.
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The Sports Desk / Good Bye Serena..... Go Sulk Somewhere Else!
Last post by townsendcalling -
Thank goodness that circus is over! Where was the 'gracious in defeat'? Where were the words of encouragement to a 20 yo who idolised you? Where was the 'courage' to answer questions after a defeat (it's always been very easy after a win!!)? Where was the acknowledgement that you were actually defeated by a better player? The attitude hasn't changed over 28 years of Grand Slam tennis.....why should it change now?? (Give me Rafa any day!!)
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 17 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Richmond at MCG
Last post by Micky0 -
This game worries me - we have really played crap against Richmond lately and they would love nothing more than to stop our winning streak.

But - i think we have it in the bag, and easily. We have some tough players now, including the new young ones and recruits who were not in form in out first game.

I think we win by 10 goals.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: Run Home
Last post by townsendcalling -
Quote from: tonyo – on
If Freo are 2 games clear on top at Round 24, they will rest half of their team rather than risk injury.  Maybe an unexpected W.

Surprised the predictor has us losing to both the Saints and the Dogs - pretty sure we win one of those at least.

Freo won't rest anyone in the last round, more likely to happen across Rounds 20-23. They won't want players off the park for 2 weeks in a row.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 17 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Richmond at MCG
Last post by Baggers -
Quote from: Gointocarlton – on
Quote from: crashlander – on
Indeed, Richmond have played their best football against us for the last couple of years, much to my irritation. I don't want us to take them lightly, but I do want us to give them a day they want to forget.

Pitto has struggled against Nankervis in the past, and we have not much of a plan B for that situation. Also Richmond will have Lynch back, and he won't kick that badly again.
If Weitering were playing, Lynch wouldn't get a kick, but Weitering isn't going to play. Dean and Derksen will need to be on their game!
As good as Dean and Derksen have been, I'd imagine Lynch would monster them.

Mm, if Lynch starts any of his shenanigans and Deano is on him, let's just say... Can you still win the Rising Star if you've been reported and found guilty?

Remember that Lynch is an expert at getting frees through sneaky stuff. Be a handful for either Deano or The Derk.