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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 9 2026 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Brisbane
Last post by Lods -In the first half it may have been under pressure to get the ball out of contested situations.
I also recall pieces of play in the second half where we used handball as an attacking weapon out of defence, that set up scoring opportunities, where the same player handled the ball more than once, as they ran it out.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 9 2026 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Brisbane
Last post by Thryleon -I haven't done a deep dive but ive been paying attention to the stats. We are attempting to transition into a team that kicks more than it handballs and I think we went into handball mode after half time.
Think back to the 1970 grand final. When thr game had "gone" we just threw caution to the wind and went for it. We havent had to try fight back from behind much this season but we've been able to fo it. Its much easier to play daring football when you're down.
A bit of play late where hollands had 3 disposals in a chain off half back and then delivered to hayward who converted was what times it off to me.
H1 - 47.9% of disposals were handballs
H2 - 46.6% of disposals were handballs.
Maybe its just the last bit then where its easier to take the game on when youre behind.
It happens to liverpool. They go down a goal or two and then late in games they restructure so you have a couple of proper defenders and everyone else is instructed to overload forward. Usually you see a multitude of chances when chasing a result whereas you tend to go into lead preservation mode and defend more than attack when you are ahead.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 9 2026 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Brisbane
Last post by Lods -How often do we release the pressure and ease up in games, allowing the opposition to get a momentum change we find difficult to stop.
How often do we have that miss or error that suddenly turns a game.
We lack that 'kill' instinct where just one or two more goals would have snuffed out any challenge.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 9 2026 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Brisbane
Last post by MickyO -I am still struggling to get my head around how this team can play 7-8 weeks of utter sh1te and look like a basketcase so badly.
Next thing we see is against the reigning premiers, once again, play like a totally incompetent busted butthole in the first half and then magically transform into near worldbeaters in the second half and nearly pinch it from them.
What did they drink, smoke or inject in the rooms at halftime ??
What pixie dust did they have sprinkled on them ??
What did Voss do or say that completely changed their mindset and application so dramatically ??
The other big question now has to be, was this a one off 'flash in the pan' or will the raised standards continue for the remainder of the season ??
Not wanting to be a wet blanket but... Or to what degree did Brisvegas ease up, even just a little?
Was it more they had it won and just held us at arms length to win it or did we legitimately turn it around against the top play of the Lions?
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 9 2026 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Brisbane
Last post by kruddler -I am still struggling to get my head around how this team can play 7-8 weeks of utter sh1te and look like a basketcase so badly.I haven't done a deep dive but ive been paying attention to the stats. We are attempting to transition into a team that kicks more than it handballs and I think we went into handball mode after half time.
Next thing we see is against the reigning premiers, once again, play like a totally incompetent busted butthole in the first half and then magically transform into near worldbeaters in the second half and nearly pinch it from them.
What did they drink, smoke or inject in the rooms at halftime ??
What pixie dust did they have sprinkled on them ??
What did Voss do or say that completely changed their mindset and application so dramatically ??
The other big question now has to be, was this a one off 'flash in the pan' or will the raised standards continue for the remainder of the season ??
Think back to the 1970 grand final. When thr game had "gone" we just threw caution to the wind and went for it. We havent had to try fight back from behind much this season but we've been able to fo it. Its much easier to play daring football when you're down.
A bit of play late where hollands had 3 disposals in a chain off half back and then delivered to hayward who converted was what times it off to me.
H1 - 47.9% of disposals were handballs
H2 - 46.6% of disposals were handballs.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 10 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Western Bulldogs at Marvel
Last post by Gointocarlton -2-8, we match up well against the dogs and they are depleted.
Yep, we can and should win this.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 9 2026 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Brisbane
Last post by Gointocarlton -I am still struggling to get my head around how this team can play 7-8 weeks of utter sh1te and look like a basketcase so badly.
Next thing we see is against the reigning premiers, once again, play like a totally incompetent busted butthole in the first half and then magically transform into near worldbeaters in the second half and nearly pinch it from them.
What did they drink, smoke or inject in the rooms at halftime ??
What pixie dust did they have sprinkled on them ??
What did Voss do or say that completely changed their mindset and application so dramatically ??
The other big question now has to be, was this a one off 'flash in the pan' or will the raised standards continue for the remainder of the season ??
Not wanting to be a wet blanket but... Or to what degree did Brisvegas ease up, even just a little?
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 9 2026 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Brisbane
Last post by Gointocarlton -I am still struggling to get my head around how this team can play 7-8 weeks of utter sh1te and look like a basketcase so badly.I haven't done a deep dive but ive been paying attention to the stats. We are attempting to transition into a team that kicks more than it handballs and I think we went into handball mode after half time.
Next thing we see is against the reigning premiers, once again, play like a totally incompetent busted butthole in the first half and then magically transform into near worldbeaters in the second half and nearly pinch it from them.
What did they drink, smoke or inject in the rooms at halftime ??
What pixie dust did they have sprinkled on them ??
What did Voss do or say that completely changed their mindset and application so dramatically ??
The other big question now has to be, was this a one off 'flash in the pan' or will the raised standards continue for the remainder of the season ??
Think back to the 1970 grand final. When thr game had "gone" we just threw caution to the wind and went for it. We havent had to try fight back from behind much this season but we've been able to fo it. Its much easier to play daring football when you're down.
A bit of play late where hollands had 3 disposals in a chain off half back and then delivered to hayward who converted was what times it off to me.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 9 2026 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Brisbane
Last post by Lods -It shows what they're capable of doing.
And that's what they'll be judged on going forward.