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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: VFL 2026 Rd 16: Carlton vs Box Hill at Box Hill
Last post by crashlander -
Quote from: Baggers – on
From the little I saw it seemed Moir was the only passenger. I'd love to watch the game in full but don't know if there's a replay?
There will be on afl.com.au, but it usually doesn't come for some hours afterwards. I usually get to see the game the day after it happens, although sometimes it comes up on the night.

[1] Very disappointed in Moir. Someone needs to get in his ear and tell him how the game works. he is too good simply to discard, but he is offering very little.

[2] I would have played Acres last night. Not surprised that he was good. 26 disposals, 4 clearances (not usually a large part of his game), 3 tackles and 6 marks on a day not good for marking says a lot.

[3] Liam Reidy: he might not have been BOG this week, but he is combative. He got 14 possessions, 7 clearances, but only 1 mark. Considering that we were after Ramsden, he can say he is worth a little more. But, what is his future? Like Riley, he approaches every ruck contest basically the same way. That is not a method that the best rucks use.

[4] What did people think of Alwyn Davey? He had 9 possessions, 1 clearance for 1 goal 2. Not great numbers, but it was his first outing?
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 19 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Collingwood at MCG
Last post by ElwoodBlues1 -
Quote from: Macca37 – on
Surely Kemp has to be on shaky ground.  When I watch him play I am reminded of the saying "Jack of all trades and master of none".  He has been tried on the back line, the forward line and positions in between.  On a good day he breaks even with his opponent, and on most other days his performance can best be described as mediocre.

The fact he is able to retain his position in the side is a reflection of our desperate shortage of KPPs. 
McGovern has been our most productive forward imo which doesnt say much about Kemp and the rest....he is too unreliable and we have nothing in the twos. Concerning for me is the news we are in the hunt for Amartey from the Swans who I dont rate at all....
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 19 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Collingwood at MCG
Last post by Macca37 -
Surely Kemp has to be on shaky ground.  When I watch him play I am reminded of the saying "Jack of all trades and master of none".  He has been tried on the back line, the forward line and positions in between.  On a good day he breaks even with his opponent, and on most other days his performance can best be described as mediocre.

The fact he is able to retain his position in the side is a reflection of our desperate shortage of KPPs. 
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The Sports Desk / Re: World Cup 2026
Last post by Thryleon -
Quote from: Gointocarlton – on
This reversal of the Norway goal was disgraceful. If the ref couldnt see the blatant dive or flopping by the defender then its any wonder I cant watch the game (other than the WC).
nah, you cant push a player over like.  In fact pushing is not allowed at all, which is why it was penalised.

The part thats annoying is that they are inconsistent with these things, and sometimes players get away with it.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: VFL 2026 Rd 16: Carlton vs Box Hill at Box Hill
Last post by ElwoodBlues1 -
Quote from: RiverRat – on
Quote from: ElwoodBlues1 – on

Im probably prepared to keep going with Ison for development, Williams is more of a spare parts backup player for me if we get injuries at either end of the ground.
Id definitely bring back Acres and think about Fogarty if the conditions were poor....

Fair comment on Fogarty.  His cards have probably been marked but, if Hewitt can't go, he might be worth a run in the midfield rotation.
Thats how I see it RR, bit of horses for courses if its wet and being able run onball as part of the rotation if Hewett is out.The game will more than likely be a grind rather than a shoot out and suit Fogarty.