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Blah-Blah Bar / Re: General Discussions
Last post by Lods -
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I work with robots all day everyday, it's a full-time job just keeping them moving, despite being fully engineered for hazardous environments we have to keep them positively pressured with air or nitrogen just to stop them seizing. A handful of fine grit is like cyanide to them!

I've found if you take them out for a drink after work and get to see them in a more relaxed environment it helps to break down some of those barriers.  :D
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL First Wildcard Final 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Melbourne at the G
Last post by Lods -
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Ison plays more like those players, then as a midfielder. Thats the point i'm making.

Not sure why you guys are kicking up such a fuss.

I don't think he plays anything like those medium/ tall forwards.
But we obviously see things differently...which is a bit of a surprise. :D  :D

As for kicking up a fuss.
You started it. ;)

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What happens if we need to replace a small at the last minute???

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Blah-Blah Bar / Re: General Discussions
Last post by LP -
I suppose there is a bit of difference between a destructive hack and our soon to be robot overlords.

I work with robots all day everyday, it's a full-time job just keeping them moving, despite being fully engineered for hazardous environments we have to keep them positively pressured with air or nitrogen just to stop them seizing. A handful of fine grit is like cyanide to them!
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL First Wildcard Final 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Melbourne at the G
Last post by kruddler -
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I think you're looking at Ison as a medium/ tall...comparing him to the likes of Gov, Kemp, Young, Harry etc
He doesn't play like that.

This from his draft profile.
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Producing late-season form indicative of the promise he has shown throughout his junior career, Jack Ison fits the mould of new-age draft prospects. Standing at 190cm, he can play anywhere on the ground and moves like a smaller player – not to mention his deadly left-foot kicking. He has an enviable array of traits suited to the way top level football is trending.

Players like Fogarty are racking up big numbers in the VFL, but Ison with much fewer can have an impact with the quality of his.
If there is little between the choices...go with the future.

Ison plays more like those players, then as a midfielder. Thats the point i'm making.

Not sure why you guys are kicking up such a fuss.
We are already taller.
Our emergencies would make us taller again.

Besides Gawn which nobody in the AFL has a matchup for, which of the Dees talls do we need to actually worry about?
Kosi.....there's a worry.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL First Wildcard Final 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Melbourne at the G
Last post by kruddler -
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Gawn smashed Pitt last time so I don't think it matters. I would get Young to try tag him to reduce his effectiveness around the ground.
Young... He would get smashed physically vs Gawn.  Reiddy will make him earn every touch.

Rediy would be blown up after the 1st quarter trying to chase Gawn around.

As MBB said, Young as 2nd ruck, specifically when Gawn goes forward is the matchup.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL First Wildcard Final 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Melbourne at the G
Last post by Thryleon -
Ison > Moir on recent form.

Boyd, forget him he is done.

Fogarty Id rather play Campo or Charleson.

Saad, one dimentionsal and his only weapons are no longer potent.

Williams is perhaps the only player who makes a difference.

Ultimately, Kruddler, your logic is fine, but on what I have personally watched at VFL level, the club has got the balance about right.  Your opinion of Reiddy though, is exactly that. 
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL First Wildcard Final 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Melbourne at the G
Last post by Lods -
I think you're looking at Ison as a medium/ tall...comparing him to the likes of Gov, Kemp, Young, Harry etc
He doesn't play like that.

This from his draft profile.
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Producing late-season form indicative of the promise he has shown throughout his junior career, Jack Ison fits the mould of new-age draft prospects. Standing at 190cm, he can play anywhere on the ground and moves like a smaller player – not to mention his deadly left-foot kicking. He has an enviable array of traits suited to the way top level football is trending.

Players like Fogarty are racking up big numbers in the VFL, but Ison with much fewer can have an impact with the quality of his.
If there is little between the choices...go with the future.