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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 12 2026 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Geelong
Last post by bratblue -
Can I say too its bloody fantastic
To see some
True dumping tackles being laid by some
Of our team - Talor Im looking at you! For too long we dont make the opposition pay with solid hits but Talor a few times last night I saw absolutely bury his opponent.
Love it!

He's from Koroit, Irish settled spud growing country. Gotta be tough to play in those leagues in the South West, but decent honest friendly people when you meet them at the local. If you ever get a chance go to the Woolsthorp hotel.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: VFL Rd 10 2026 Carlton vs Geelong at Carlton
Last post by kruddler -
Ben C is exactly where he needs to be - doing an apprentice in the seconds and working on his game until the opportunity arises.
Walker coming in wont help him and Ben is purely an extractor so he probably needs a player like Hewett to be traded out as I cant see how he will be any higher in the pecking order next season. Im happy to persist with him as I like father/sons in the team but I dont know if the Campo clan are prepared to wait for him to get opportunities, ditto his brother.

Ben is about 10 years too late to the AFL party.
His type are not really required in the modern game.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: VFL Rd 10 2026 Carlton vs Geelong at Carlton
Last post by ElwoodBlues1 -
Ben C is exactly where he needs to be - doing an apprentice in the seconds and working on his game until the opportunity arises.
Walker coming in wont help him and Ben is purely an extractor so he probably needs a player like Hewett to be traded out as I cant see how he will be any higher in the pecking order next season. Im happy to persist with him as I like father/sons in the team but I dont know if the Campo clan are prepared to wait for him to get opportunities, ditto his brother.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: VFL Rd 10 2026 Carlton vs Geelong at Carlton
Last post by ElwoodBlues1 -
Cooper Lord kicked three goals so not a bad effort all round from him, even if his opponent got a bit of the ball.

I only watched the last half of the last quarter so I can't really comment on player performances but, on the stats alone, Coops and Ben Camporeale are putting their hands up.
I thought Lord did well and is unlucky to be out of the seniors imo, Ben Campos problem is his use of the footy and the depth in the seniors with regards his position. Not sure who is tutoring Ben but he needs someone like Greg Williams to put a bit of polish into his game and have the confidence to take his time a bit more, always looks rushed when taking his kicks and sprays them.
Interesting seeing Bowes and Worpel in the twos for Geelong, thought the former was very good and surprised he isnt in the seniors, didnt see much of Worpel... re: Riley.....I was happy with his game vs Stanley and he only needs opportunities to learn the game more quickly at the higher level.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 12 2026 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Geelong
Last post by Professer E -
Love the attitude and effort Taylor brings but felt he was lucky to hold his spot after the Port game because he is bit of an "almost" player at this early stage in his career.  I don't know if it's his speed over a couple of yards that allows him to "almost" make the tackle, the kind of tackle a player with less intent wouldnt get anywhere near.  The bottom line is that his effort translates to pressure on the defenders and hopefully as he develops he can add a bit of scoreboard pressure as well.