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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 24 2026 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Fremantle at Marvel
Last post by DJC -
One of the highlights of the game for me was Ollie Hollands’ run-down tackle to save a certain goal. It was even sweeter because I suspect that the victim may be guilty of drinking his own bathwater.  Then there was Lachie Cowan busting his gut next to Ollie and almost in a position to tackle Voss too, then Billy Wilson and Adam Cerra joining the party and giving it to Voss.  Of course, Ollie blotted his copybook by roosting his freekick OOBOTF, but that’s what you get from Ollie.

Lachie Cowan got his chance in the third quarter after Voss put Dean down off the ball.  He didn’t miss it and crunched Voss who then had Derksen, Weitering, Hollands and Dean in his face and probably politely suggesting that getting rough with Dean has consequences.

Brodie Kemp’s game was a highlight for me. Not only did he kick three goals to lead our goal kicking at the end of the home and away season, his heads up play inside 50 led directly to two more goals, he had six inside 50s and eight score involvements. 

Frankie Evans played the perfect small forward’s game with crumbing goals, clever leads, straight kicking, hard running, one goal assist, two inside 50s and nine score involvements.  His last goal was a cracker that started with a crunching run-down tackle from Byrner that jarred the ball free, enabling Cottrell to gather and handpass to Kemp.  Kemp spotted McKay on his own in the pocket and nailed the pass.  Meanwhile, Frankie took off from the defensive side of the centre and, with some hard running, was perfectly placed to receive the handball from Harry and slam through his fifth to make a well-earnt bag.

My next highlight might seem relatively mundane.  With about ten minutes to go in the third quarter there was a kick down the line to Weitering and Treacy.  Derksen left his man, Voss, and went third man up to smash the ball out of bounds about 40 metres away.  Weiters gave Derksen a pat on the head and the two of them jogged back to defensive 50 with huge grins on their faces.  I could imagine Weiters saying to Derksen, “Yes, that’s exactly how you should kill to the ball!”

Finally, there was the shot of our bench in the last quarter with Fraser having the luxury of resting Weiters and a happy Weiters looking very relaxed and sharing a laugh with youngsters Coops and Jagga.

Great win and go Blues!
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The Sports Desk / Re: Formula 1
Last post by kruddler -
Quote from: LP – on
I feel for Piastri, but Blind Freddy could see this coming.

A lot of fans thought Oscar just needed to bide his time, get his chance "next year", but that opinion comes from a position of ignorance, it's not at all how F1 works.

Once Lando got the chocolates Oscar was eternally consigned to a McLaren support gig, that's why Lando begged so heavily for team help late last season, he didn't want to suffer that fate! Oscar will be dwelling in 2nd place for everything except experiments, the rest goes preferentially to Lando, marketing, modifications, beneficial upgrades, new engines, tactics, support, benefits, etc., etc..

Even worse Oscar gets the guineapig treatment that Hamilton was recently complaining about. If they want to experiment Oscar wears it, if it's beneficial Norris gets the upgrade immediately, if it's detrimental Norris doesn't suffer it. If resources are thin Norris gets first access, Oscar might never get them, which is similar to the current situation with car / engine upgrades.

Media talk of Norris having the edge, but he's effectively in the different car at the moment, the playing field isn't level which is what Coulthard begged for, but really Coulthard was just stating the obvious to the ignorant!

What nonsense are you spouting now?

What special treatment did Oscar not receive?
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Ladies Lounge / Re: AFLW Rd 2 2026 Carlton vs Adelaide at Carlton
Last post by LP -
I didn't see the game, but Vescio is in that sort of career stage that gives her maximum influence when correctly managed.

She can do the boring job better than most, or if needed light a spark, and using her experience she can seamlessly switch between those two modes of play. Her experience let's her switch on and off, step into the front line or out to the fringes, as required, not unlike Cripps. Half the trick is knowing the "when" and that's the thing experience delivers.
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The Sports Desk / Re: Formula 1
Last post by LP -
I feel for Piastri, but Blind Freddy could see this coming.

A lot of fans thought Oscar just needed to bide his time, get his chance "next year", but that opinion comes from a position of ignorance, it's not at all how F1 works.

Once Lando got the chocolates Oscar was eternally consigned to a McLaren support gig, that's why Lando begged so heavily for team help late last season, he didn't want to suffer that fate! Oscar will be dwelling in 2nd place for everything except experiments, the rest goes preferentially to Lando, marketing, modifications, beneficial upgrades, new engines, tactics, support, benefits, etc., etc..

Even worse Oscar gets the guineapig treatment that Hamilton was recently complaining about. If they want to experiment Oscar wears it, if it's beneficial Norris gets the upgrade immediately, if it's detrimental Norris doesn't suffer it. If resources are thin Norris gets first access, Oscar might never get them, which is similar to the current situation with car / engine upgrades.

Media talk of Norris having the edge, but he's effectively in the different car at the moment, the playing field isn't level which is what Coulthard begged for, but really Coulthard was just stating the obvious to the ignorant!
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 24 2026 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Fremantle at Marvel
Last post by Thryleon -
Quote from: PaulP – on
Somewhat off topic, but Josh Francou is of the opinion that if John Longmire was still in charge, this would not have happened.
reckon that he may be reaching a little there.

Its an obvious change, but the idea that cox let's the team get away with things longmire wouldnt doesnt sit right with me.

Cox may turn more of a blind eye given his history with cousins and kerr, but thats an assertion.  Odds are these guys do this stuff all the time, unless you think they're unlucky enough to get trouble the one time theyve done it, and stupid enough to only have done it as they head into the final round of the season.

Its likely a weekly occurrence.