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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.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 24 2026 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Fremantle at Marvel
Last post by shawny -
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Quote from: crashlander – on
………Please, Sydney, if you have more talented players you would like to send in our direction, we will provide a happy home for them.

Number 35 thanks.


Nah they can have him.

He kicke lots of goals in the H&A season but its hard to have a unpredictable forward line when he is there as players are drawn to him and makes us easier to plan against.

Put it this way in finals i much prefer the balance and spread we have now.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 24 2026 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Fremantle at Marvel
Last post by shawny -
Quote from: kruddler – on
I worry about the comprehension of some people. I really do.

I'm not shooting bambi.

I'm asking a question.

I'm not saying Florent hasn't done everything we've asked of him.
I'm not saying Florent doesn't deserve a spot in our side.

I've had Florent in my best 23 since before the season started.

What i am asking is.....given the position he is playing, and given the other players playing a similar position in the 2's...and given how little cover we have in other areas.....could his list spot (and contract $'s) be better spent elsewhere?

Its the same logic i had when we recruited Fantasia. I understood why we got him, the experience, the energy levels etc....but at the end of the day, did our overall list structure suffer as a result?

You've gotta sacrifice something to get something. People around here don't want to sacrifice anything, but still want everything.


Talk about verbal diarrhoea.

Do you ever worry about your comprehension or only those who disagree with you which on this topic clearly the majority do.

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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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Quote from: Gointocarlton – on
Were you at the game?

I thought it was a tough, high pressure game unlike our win over the Lions.
I agree, being at the game fairly close to the action, you could here the collisions and both teams were going at at 100% (even though I reckon Freo dont really like the tough stuff). Not sure what game pew2 watched. We all see things differently I guess.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 24 2026 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Fremantle at Marvel
Last post by crashlander -
We have done very well recruiting players Sydney didn't want and turning them into top players.
Nic Newman was a great pickup. George Hewett has shown Sydney he can play. Florent has been excellent, as has Hayward. Please, Sydney, if you have more talented players you would like to send in our direction, we will provide a happy home for them.