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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 20 2026 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs St. Kilda at Marvel
Last post by tonyo -
It's a strange feeling when an 8-goal win is greeted with 'meh, we did what we had to do'.....

After the masterclass against Brisbane, the next week was always going to be somewhat of an anti-climax.

I think the most pleasing aspect of the win last night was it was a very even performance.  Apart from Frankie who was clearly our best, the rest did their bit.  We were never really challenged after the 10-minute mark of the second quarter, and controlled how the game was played.

I will mention one thing that is very pleasing - big H has well and truly got his kicking mojo back.  I was directly behind the set shot from the boundary line in the 3rd quarter, and that is the best kick I have ever seen him produce.    

Such a change in this team from what we saw 12 weeks ago.  Almost unrecognisable.  As for the Saints buidling their entire game around NAS, we've been doing it with Crippa for many years, and a one-man gameplan is never going to work.

One last point, I watched the 2nds on CH 7 earlier in the day.  The team included Weitering, Boyd, Saad, Williams, Ollie Hollands, Fogarty, Moir, O'Keefe, Flynn Young - and they were all out-shone by Cody Walker.

Weiters will come back in, but the others?   My, how we have moved onwards...... 
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 20 2026 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs St. Kilda at Marvel
Last post by DJC -
Quote from: Micky0 – on
Did anyone hear BT say after Nas’ injury a snide remark about how the players weren’t able to warm up on the ground before the game - inferring the AFLW game gad somehow contributed to Nas’ injury 🙄 ffs so sick of these dinosaurs getting airtime.

I didn't watch 7's telecast - thanks to Kayo  :)

The AFL players could be seen warming up in the background as Abbie McKay was being presented with her Golden Fist award.  That was about an hour before the AFL game started.  Perhaps BT was referring to the delay between the warm up and the start of the game for the Spud's Game "Light Up The Dark".  It was supposed to go for two minutes but was probably closer to three minutes and that could make all the difference with superbly fit AFL footballers  ::)

Surely the fact that Nas went into the game with hip and back injuries couldn't have played a part? 

Making sense isn't really part of BT's shtik.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 20 2026 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs St. Kilda at Marvel
Last post by Micky0 -
Quote from: Gointocarlton – on
Ill also add that this is yet another example of what player confidence and enjoyment can bring. Crippa has been mentioning "joy" in many of his interviews of late. Given he is studying psychology, I'd guess he has been leading and driving the "joy" theme. Florent mentioned fun in his interview last night as well as doing your job, nothing more nothing less. From Young and Byrne to Crippa and Walsh, everyone is playing their role. No passengers, its a wonderful thing to see. 
I also heard Crippa say a few times the trust they have in each other which stood out to me… did they maybe not trust some that were there previously 🤔

I have to say i feel a bit sorry for TDK - huge pressure getting that type of pay packet. Hopefully he improves as he absolutely has the potential - just not against us nor to help StK do better in the years ahead!

Also meant the dinosaur comment re BT due to him having a crack about the AFLW game on before the game. If that impeded anyones warm up really theyd all be injured. In saying that he just grinds my gears so maybe i took it the wrong way. Regardless can’t understand how hes still commentating, the guy shows such a lack
Of interest in some games, he comes across as lazy in his preparation of the game and knowledge of players.