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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: Captain 2027
Last post by Lods -
Cripps is a free agent next year.
He may want to be a one-club player.
He may even see the chance of a flag in the next year or two.
We really don't know his mind or his personal situation.
So it's all just a guess.

But it wouldn't surprise, and I doubt many would begrudge him, if for family reasons he chose to go back to WA for the last few years of his playing career.
It may co-incide with his daughter starting school...continuity in education for their children is often a consideration for older players.
As a first step handing over the captaincy for a year or two, but still being there in strong support, may be a good move.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: Captain 2027
Last post by PaulP -
Quote from: Lods – on
It's interesting.

There are a couple of pieces of merchandise or promotions around at present, including this one.

https://membership.carltonfc.com.au/?_gl=1*1n41q5e*_gcl_au*MTg4NjA5MTAwNS4xNzkwNjY0NzUw*_ga*MzQxOTE3MDY4LjE2NTY5ODY4OTA.*_ga_BMNVPYCV6Z*czE3OTM1MzQ4NDEkbzEwMDkkZzEkdDE3OTM1MzUxMTUkajE4JGwwJGgw

and this one.

https://www.aflfootyshop.com.au/carlton-blues-2027-afl-calendar

As concerned fans, we should file a missing person’s report. Hmmm……..
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: Captain 2027
Last post by PaulP -
Brisbane had 3 co captains in 2026. With Fagan on board I wonder if he will influence the thought process in this space.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Captain 2027
Last post by Lods -
Cripps mentioned the succession in an interview last week.
We have a lot of new faces across the board in a number of positions.
Is it time?
Who should be captain in 2027?
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Ladies Lounge / Re: AFLW Rd 12: Carlton vs Brisbane in Brisbane
Last post by DJC -
Quote from: crashlander – on
Literally only a point or two in it!

Well done to the girls for finishing 4th, even with the few hiccups we've had on the way.

The girls need to work on their after the siren set shots.  While Darcy successfully ran the clock down, even a behind could have made the difference between 4th and 5th.  It would have been nice if they had nailed the torp, but a drop punt may have more chance of making the distance.
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The Sports Desk / Re: God help me - the Cricket thread
Last post by crashlander -
Hopefully, we selectors can get their act together and select a team that is fit for purpose.

[1] Specialist openers in form.
I don't mind if head moves down, as it gives him a better chance of not going out early.

[2] No Marnus until he finds real form.
To be honest, it is all in his head. Watch play Shield or other cricket and he is a different player. But until he gets his head straight, he is not worth his spot. I don't care if it takes multiple seasons, but he isn't an option until he gains his self-belief.

[3] Middle Order
Don't expect Steve Smith to be everything. He isn't going to be around for much longer.

[4] Work on techniques:
Bugger 20-20, if the test team is to prosper, we need to get the batsmen working on their technique so they don't go out as soon as the ball starts moving. If they don't have the right technique, then they have to prove they can bat in poor conditions, because they are going to get them!

[5] Fast bowling needs to be regenerated:
Depending on our bowlers to win every game is fraught with danger. Our 3 present quicks have done it all, but none of them is getting any younger. Boland didn't deserve to be dropped, but he isn't young either. We need the next generation of top bowlers and we need to blood them before they have to come.

[6] Spinners:
This is a conundrum I don't see an easy answer to: spin bowlers in Australia don't prosper because our pitches don't wear to others do. We have some up-an-comers, but none of them looks like the next star spinner we need. Nathan Lyon has been excellent, but he is also near the end: he doesn't scare oppositions. We really need to put a lot of time into generating decent spinners, so India simply can't throw a crap wicket and we fold.