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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Fremantle
Last post by Baggers -They controlled the game I felt for most of the night and had ascendancy at the stoppages and kicked goals from clearances.We kept at it but couldnt really get a run on until the last quarter where we kicked a few goals in a row but the game was gone by then. Didnt think the game was a great spectacle at any stage or reached any great heights skill wise, wasnt a turnover fest or overly error ridden but just a bit passive and lacked a player or two who could lift it to a higher level.
I was expecting worse and we were competitive for more minutes of the game so maybe thats a good sign leading into the next game where we could take some of that late last quarter form in and make a quick start.
Interesting in others thoughts on our forward line without Harry...less predictable, less bombing of the ball?
Yep, EB1.
MickyO also raised, IMHO, relevant points.
I learned more about the game watching Longmuir's post game media conference. His read on the end of the final qtr was that his boys lost their intent (aka, got far enough in front and relaxed a smidge) and let us back in, whereas Vossy's comment on the same period was that we responded and that is progress. Probably both right.
Vossy sure does like to use the word respond/response. Isn't that what you need to do once you've lost control/initiative?
MO is right, I believe, that once again we hampered ourselves at the selection table.
Cotters wasn't ready and we all knew that, but he's a Vossy fave. He won't be going anywhere unless injured. FIIK why Moir was selected ("Oh, H is out so we need another close to his height." His Magoos form didn't seem to matter) and let's be honest, our exciting future rippers in Deano, Jagga and The Byrner need time in the Magoos to manage their growth and serve an important apprenticeship.
Our Magoos boys did well in a hostile environment and on a ground they didn't know. I wonder if someday our MC (Vossy) will give reward for effort for blokes like Flynn Young, Billy Wilson, Jack Ison (better option than Moir) and Charlson (coming along nicely). Hewett is a much better option than Cerra.
Bottom line on last night's game is that the D1ckers always had our measure. But we have elevated ourselves into the brave and honourable loss category. We're a good third bottom side.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 8 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs St. Kilda at Marvel
Last post by Lods -
McKay to CHB
Derksen CHF
Moir to the midfield.
Jagga, Byrne and Dean to the VFL to get the winning feeling.
Lord can join them for bonding as a young group.
Hewett back for Cerra
F Young for Evans
Wilson, Charleson in for Cowan, Cottrell (I told you he needed another week or two)
Chesser in for Carroll (This boy needs to be kept away from the rest of the side for his own sake and development.
)And I'm only half joking with some of these.
BTW I suspect we might see the record for most booed in a single game go next week.
If not on the field, when they flash to a shot of SOS in the crowd.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 8 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs St. Kilda at Marvel
Last post by Professer E -I'd give Carroll the covering job on NWM... At least he's mobile enough and his marking might keep NAS a touch more accountable
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 8 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs St. Kilda at Marvel
Last post by shawny -Hmm Milera has been quiet. He will get 30 and kick 3 as an unchecked half back flanker
TDK is another one. We will make look like he is being paid unders.
Or will it be one of their small forwards who gets off the chain and kicks 5.
Nah rest assure Voss will have a plan this week how to curtail the matchwinners of the opposition
I need to stop.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 8 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs St. Kilda at Marvel
Last post by Professer E -Look at swapping out Florent for Ollie...much of a muchness but need to send a message re standards and making mistakes.
Smith needs a break too.
Williams needs a rocket, been invisible.
And badly need to come up with some alternative centre square set ups because it's getting very predictable and stale.
Not sure what to do with Moir- teases with glimpses but being invisible for 98% of games (no tackles) doesn't work. At least Frank applies some pressure. How long do we persist here?
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Fremantle
Last post by shawny -Consistent losers.
Every year the season is over earlier. Its R7 and we are cooked. Another year where we talk up the PS as being mid table or even better yet we sit with a lucky single win after 7 rounds. Another year where teams that are supposed to be weaker are stronger then us. Port, North, Melb are 2-4 wins gap on us and we have a tough run ahead. FFS WC is ahead of us and we are equal with Essendon!
Who will burn past us next year - there not many below is so at least the options are fewer!
Major changes on all levels needed folks. It's beyond filling a few holes a few tweaks.
Change the coach, the LM and make big calls on players on the list that have currency. If we are going to sit at the bottom for a few years at least use the time to stock pile the right players and try it again.
The rebuild is dead - accept it and make the bold calls needed and enough of the excuses.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 8 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs St. Kilda at Marvel
Last post by Gointocarlton -- If Pittonet is out with an extended injury (again), I think we need to consider both O'Keeffe and Reidy in the team (especially against TDK and Marshall. They wouldnt carry their bags but they are both a must structurally IMO.
- Byrne needs a rest and F Young needs to come in
- Ison probably needs a go at the expense of?
- George needs to come back in and Cerra needs to play in the VFL (both slow but George is a far better footballer).
- I assume McKay will come back in.
Out Cerra Byrne L Young Cottrell Evans
in Hewett F Young O'Keefe McKay Ison
Wont happen, probably will be
Out L Young Byrne
In McKay F young
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Fremantle
Last post by shawny -Daicos
Bolton
Pickett
All quick to break from contests, all goal kickers and all have killed us this year
I literally come on to say exactly that! Before the game i said to my son in law you watch us make Bolton look like a Ferrari.
So predicable. Nothing changes another season in the bin.
Start the rebuild now FFS.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Fremantle
Last post by Lods -Bashed from multiple sides.
We won't have McKay, Pittonet and it's probably best we leave Ollie out too.
We're third last
We're going to play the second placed side on their home ground.
We'll suffer the usual five to ten minute lapse when they'll pile on some goals.
What's the margin???
We were always held comfortably at bay, but what didn't happen was the feared blowout.
In fact it hasn't happened all year, except perhaps the Swans game.
The team are going 'missing in action' for periods, but are never really being thrashed by a big margin.
I understand for some that's not good enough.
And long term it will have ramifications for coach, list manager and some players.
But while we can keep the margins manageable it gives us some hope things can turn around.
A win or two would be nice.