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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 13 2026 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Essendon
Last post by DJC -
Well, that was hard to watch but a win is a win!

Some of our play and decision-making was as poor as anything I saw earlier in the season.  On the other hand, we had some brilliant passages of play and individual efforts.

The development of the youngsters is continuing to gain momentum, although Jack Ison had a quiet game.  It was good to see the seasoned campaigners like Acres, Hewett, Haynes, Newey and Harry show the way, not to mention the Skipper.

The umpiring was hard to follow, particularly the ruck contest frees.  I completely understand the perplexed look on Pitto’s face when he’s penalised; I can’t explain the decisions, even with the benefit of replays.  RR suggested that the umpire who tosses the ball up shouldn’t be deciding ruck frees.  Apart from not having a clear view of the contest, their attention would be better directed to avoiding backing into players.

Essendon is well off the pace but their lowly finishes have enabled them to pick up some decent young players.  Ben McKay looks far more accomplished as a key forward and I think that he and Caddy will trouble more than a few defences.

And that brings me to Dean and Derksen.  I was concerned about going in with two inexperienced key defenders but they were fine.  Having Haynes, Newey and Florent to organise the defence is a big help.

Then there’s Billy Wilson.  Any doubts about his ability to have an impact at AFL level must be put to bed now.  He may not have Saad’s acceleration but he’s got some toe, his decision-making and ball use are good, and he can shut down an opponent.

I think that we’re ready to have a week off and refresh for the second half of the season.
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Blah-Blah Bar / Re: Vale Professor Richard Scolyer
Last post by bobby -
Very sorry for all here who are bearing sad news, and my thoughts with all of you. Most of have us our moments of being wacky and emotional on other threads , but that's just footy and we can look to the next week. This stuff is the real stuff.  Thanks for sharing.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 13 2026 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Essendon
Last post by LP -
Hewett puts his head over the ball, works to get the front spot in the contest and to be first to the fall of the footy, that results in rewards.

I think he should probably get more frees, much like Cripps!

The taggers hang back and tackle, half the time before the footy has even been touched, they should be penalised.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 13 2026 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Essendon
Last post by Sexybronco -
Quote from: dodge – on
Hmm - what a tedious game to sit through!  The phone thing they did pre-game was pretty cool - may not have translated to to TV that well.

Being at the game with no commentary or many replays confirms that it is hard to know what is an isn't a free kick - particularly centre square and stand rule.

We went back to long bomb to forward line, or having an unrealistic shot - it was so frustrating.  Essendon seemed to take more contested marks, however, we were slightly calmer and less error prone under little pressure.

This was one of the worst games I have seen for a long time and may it stay that way.  We got 4 points.
I went to the St Kilda game and we were woeful on that night, marginally better last night albeit against much weaker opposition. Let’s hope it was a let down from the Geelong game as we’ll need to be much better against GWS in 2 weeks.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 13 2026 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Essendon
Last post by dodge -
Hmm - what a tedious game to sit through!  The phone thing they did pre-game was pretty cool - may not have translated to to TV that well.

Being at the game with no commentary or many replays confirms that it is hard to know what is an isn't a free kick - particularly centre square and stand rule.

We went back to long bomb to forward line, or having an unrealistic shot - it was so frustrating.  Essendon seemed to take more contested marks, however, we were slightly calmer and less error prone under little pressure.

This was one of the worst games I have seen for a long time and may it stay that way.  We got 4 points.
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Blah-Blah Bar / Re: Vale Professor Richard Scolyer
Last post by ElwoodBlues1 -
Quote from: Professer E – on
Elwood, he deteriorated over about six months and it was hought he had an aggressive form of dementia.  Lewy-Body was suggested. When they finally did a scan they found the tumour on Monday and we lost him on the Friday. 
Prof, That's quick and must have come as a shock to you and the family especially the diagnosis and I'm sorry you didn't get more time with your father. Our friends stepdaughter had partial removal of the tumour, radiation, chemo and was in remission but it's come back.
The father is a wealthy man and has had her on every drug/treatment/trial around the world but her symptoms just get worse and it's a hideous condition that is far more common than people think. Like MND it needs a lot of money thrown into research and drug companies getting on board for the good of the people and not what makes them more money. You look after yourself and I know this must have been a tough weekend for you..
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Blah-Blah Bar / Re: Vale Professor Richard Scolyer
Last post by Gointocarlton -
Quote from: Professer E – on
Elwood, he deteriorated over about six months and it was hought he had an aggressive form of dementia.  Lewy-Body was suggested. When they finally did a scan they found the tumour on Monday and we lost him on the Friday. 
So sorry to hear that Prof and apologies if the topic was too raw for you, I wasnt aware of your recent loss.