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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 18 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Hawthorn at MCG
Last post by DJC -
Quote from: PaulP – on
Hawthorn have been top 4, top 6 most of the season, after making a prelim in 2025. I think we would be losing to them no matter who was coach.

If there’s one thing that I’ve learned about modern footy, it’s that any team can be beaten if they’re not switched on and their opponents are.

Hawthorn has to be the favourite but, if our MC gets it right, our preparation is spot on, and our second tier players make things a little easier for Cripps and Walsh, we could cause an upset 🤞
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 18 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Hawthorn at MCG
Last post by madbluboy -
Quote from: shawny – on
Call me Shawny Nostradamus 

Carlton wins:
Voss Sympathisers:  Hawks had injuries and were prime for the taking. Win is good but still the real tests are to come.  
Non Voss believers:  We may never lose again. We could win the flag

Carlton loses:
Voss Sympathisers: First test and we failed. Told you sacking Voss was a mistake.
Non Voss believers: Going great. 7-1 to 1-8 is a massive upgrade. 


I give us zero chance against Hawthorn. If we win this week I will admit I was wrong.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 18 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Hawthorn at MCG
Last post by Lods -
Not that we want to see it but....
It actually solves a few issues if it does go off the rails a bit.

The chase for Cody becomes easier.
The pressure to just give it to Fraser drops away...and that gives the new coach a bit of clear air without the Fraser comparisons.
It also makes it a little easier for Fraser to stay at the club as he won't be seen as the coach in waiting.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 17 2026 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Richmond
Last post by kruddler -
Quote from: Shakin77 – on
I don't think it's fair to suggest that the turnaround in form is due mainly to the fixture.   Essendon, Richmond and West Coast we would have all started favorites for however the Wins against Geelong, Bulldogs, Port Adelaide (Away) and GWS (Away) are a significant change in fortunes.

"https://www.tiktok.com/@carlton_flaggers2026/video/7657892411057720594"

"Carlton on track at round 9 to be one of the worst pressure rating teams on record..."

Our pressure and match day energy regardless of the opponent which requires no talent have been remarkably better under Fraser than Voss.

https://x.com/RileyBev/status/2051182183340253489
"Carlton's pressure rating of 152 against St Kilda was its lowest of the season, but that's no surprise. The Blues are the only team in the AFL yet to have a single game this year where they've recorded a higher pressure rating than their opposition."

Fraser has put Hewett back into the middle and Cerra (53% CBA's) on the Wing (0 CBA's).   Credit too him I didn't think that Cerra could play Wing.   Jagga is up 15% CBA's.   McKay into the middle has turned his season around and Fraser has used Ainsworth in the middle to pinch hit up to 15%.

Couple things.

1. Its not MAINLY due to fixture it follows it pretty spot on.
How many bottom 4 teams did Vossy lose too?
How many top 6 teams has Fraser beaten?
The difference is in the grey area in the middle....and with that....

2. The tide started to turn before that. Vossy, Fraser, Wright, Davies all said they changed some things a few weeks before Vossy left and it was evident that it was paying off in the Brisbane game.
Numerous stats showed this at the time. The tide had started to turn.

3. Form of certain players who were under an injury cloud early are now playing fit......
Patrick Cripps - 2026 AFLCA Coaches Votes (Up to Round 17)

Patrick Cripps - 2026 AFLCA Coaches Votes (Up to Round 17)

Opening Round vs Sydney Swans: 0 votes
Round 1 vs Richmond: 6 votes
Round 2 vs Hawthorn: 0 votes
Round 3 vs Melbourne: 0 votes
Round 4 vs North Melbourne: 0 votes
Round 5 vs Adelaide: 0 votes
Round 6 vs Collingwood: 0 votes
Round 7 vs St Kilda: 0 votes
Round 8 vs Fremantle: 0 votes
Round 9 vs Brisbane Lions: 6 votes
Round 10 vs Western Bulldogs: 9 votes
Round 11 vs Port Adelaide: 10 votes
Round 12 vs Geelong Cats: 10 votes
Round 13 vs Essendon: 4 votes
Round 14 vs BYE: --
Round 15 vs GWS Giants: 8 votes
Round 16 vs West Coast Eagles: 9 votes
Round 17 vs Richmond: 1 vote

Total 2026 Tally: 59 votes

*Note: The statistical shift in his year since the mid-season coaching change is incredible. He polled just 12 votes across his first 9 matches, but has exploded with 47 out of a possible 70 maximum votes in the 7 games since Josh Fraser took over.*


 
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 18 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Hawthorn at MCG
Last post by Lods -
Quote from: shawny – on
Call me Shawny Nostradamus 

Carlton wins:
Voss Sympathisers:  Hawks had injuries and were prime for the taking. Win is good but still the real tests are to come.  
Non Voss believers:  We may never lose again. We could win the flag

Carlton loses:
Voss Sympathisers: First test and we failed. Told you sacking Voss was a mistake.
Non Voss believers: Going great. 7-1 to 1-8 is a massive upgrade. 


Pretty much how it will go. ;)  :D
And you know twenty years from now it wont mean a thing to the young Carlton fans looking at the AFL tables.
They'll just see  topsy turvy season. ::)
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 18 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Hawthorn at MCG
Last post by shawny -
Call me Shawny Nostradamus 

Carlton wins:
Voss Sympathisers:  Hawks had injuries and were prime for the taking. Win is good but still the real tests are to come.  
Non Voss believers:  We may never lose again. We could win the flag

Carlton loses:
Voss Sympathisers: First test and we failed. Told you sacking Voss was a mistake.
Non Voss believers: Going great. 7-1 to 1-8 is a massive upgrade.