Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: rocky on April 17, 2026, 01:44:34 pm
Happy to wait and see what happens in the magoos tonight, but if George has any sort of game he comes in for Cerra. Given Hollands won't be available Flynn Young is a no brainer which should suit our MC as they have no brains. Harry's omission, I would consider HOK if for nothing else would be a better option than Lewis Young as change ruckman, but he'd have to do something tonight. Can we hope that L Young would make way this week? He is just a panic merchant and more often than not will do something terrible, but I'm probably preaching to the converted here. Give the kid Byrne a rest. Not for the missed shot on goal, but for some crucial mistakes he made during the course of the game. Looks like he can't handle the pressure at this stage of his young career. Jagga needs a rest too, but the chances of that happening are remote. Other than that, not much more in the way of change. the majority of the blokes on the park last night we're good to solid contributors.
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: Professer E on April 17, 2026, 02:08:26 pm
Yep over Cerra, too much jogging behind the play but not in it, zero impact
Time to try George or Ben C or Coops.
Really worried for Smith...don't see why we gave up two firsts for a very small accumulating midfielder .
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: rocky on April 17, 2026, 02:18:28 pm
Yep ov er Cerra, too much jogging behind the play but not in it, zero impact Time to try George or Ben C or Coops. Really worried for Smith...don't see why we gave up two firsts for a very small accumulating midfielder .
Seriously Prof? Not too worried at all. The kid is a jet. Already you can see how he tries to use the ball effectively at every procession. If he was playing at Geelong/Sydney/Brisbane he would've been rested by now.
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: Professer E on April 17, 2026, 02:28:07 pm
Yea well I don't see it. For what we paid in draft capital he needs to Ashcroft level. He plays like a smaller lighter version of Walsh.
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: ElwoodBlues1 on April 17, 2026, 02:48:28 pm
Yea well I don't see it. For what we paid in draft capital he needs to Ashcroft level. He plays like a smaller lighter version of Walsh.
Prof, Difficult task being brought in and expected to lift what is a slow pedestrian midfield with poor kicking skills. A lots expected of both him and Walker who are going to be carrying the weight of expectations going forward. Probably needs to be playing with a Harley Reid and Jai Newcombe type/s who can all grow together and compliment their respective skillsets. He is a lightweight version of Walsh with a bit more leg speed and a bit better kick imo but he isnt that dynamic Daicos, Heeney, Rayner type who will change the fortunes of games in 10mins and like Walsh is more that reliable workhorse. Its up to the recruiters to find him some more dynamic mates to work with so he doesnt have to be knocked around doing work he isnt designed to do. We saw Long and Anderson for Collingwood banging bodies etc in the last quarter so Daicos could do his thing but our blokes who should have been doing that stuff were either in the twos ie Hewett or MIA....
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: rocky on April 17, 2026, 02:58:03 pm
Yea well I don't see it. For what we paid in draft capital he needs to Ashcroft level. He plays like a smaller lighter version of Walsh.
Don't normally do this and I feel a bit like this is Kruddler's domain, but I'm particularly bored today so here goes;
Will Ashcroft - first 6 games
Game 1 13 disposals and a goal Game 2 31 disposals and a goal Game 3 23 disposals Game 4 26 disposals Game 5 23 disposals Game 6 19 disposals and a goal
Total 135 3 goals
Jagga Smith - first 6 games
Game 1 27 disposals Game 2 32 disposals Game 3 25 disposals and a goal Game 4 17 disposals and a goal Game 5 19 disposals Game 6 20 disposals
Total 140 2 goals
Will also had just a COUPLE of good players as well as a shrewd and experienced coach around him, so yeah, I think I'll keep my powder dry right at the moment regarding our kid Jagga and his future.
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: Lods on April 17, 2026, 03:48:52 pm
I may have missed it but is McKay definitely out (concussion)
If that's he case it might be time to try Derksen up forward. It will be intersting where he lines up tonight...that could be an indicator.
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: Professer E on April 17, 2026, 04:07:07 pm
I got no problems with him being a grinder EB, as long he had others to complement....problem is that he doesn't look like main man type, which we paid for. Real problem is the rest of the group are one paced or slow, and none are great kicks - Jagga doesn't really bring those qualities. Walsh has elite work rate and Cripps and Hewitt are gun first handlers/extractors, after that A-grade qualities get real thin
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: LP on April 17, 2026, 04:33:26 pm
I got no problems with him being a grinder EB, as long he had others to complement....problem is that he doesn't look like main man type, which we paid for. Real problem is the rest of the group are one paced or slow, and none are great kicks - Jagga doesn't really bring those qualities. Walsh has elite work rate and Cripps and Hewitt are gun first handlers/extractors, after that A-grade qualities get real thin
Agree, dont see him as that main man type either Prof and we are going to have to recruit that in the draft or import it in from another club.
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: shawny on April 17, 2026, 05:18:48 pm
Yep over Cerra, too much jogging behind the play but not in it, zero impact
Time to try George or Ben C or Coops.
Really worried for Smith...don't see why we gave up two firsts for a very small accumulating midfielder .
Agree with Cerra and giving campo boys a decent block of games but think young Jagga is already being thrown out to the wolves and expected to be the man. He has played 5 games.
Did anyone see the vision of Cerra last week when he had no idea where to be at a ball up - it happened several times - if he an experienced player is confused God help young Smith to know what to do in the heat of battle.
He needs time and hopefully with the new coach he is developed properly as he will be a star i think
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: kruddler on April 17, 2026, 05:37:27 pm
I may have missed it but is McKay definitely out (concussion)
If that's he case it might be time to try Derksen up forward. It will be intersting where he lines up tonight...that could be an indicator.
As poor as HOK has been, Derkson has actually been worsel
I'd presist with HOK, for now.
I think Derksen has been better But neither have set the world on fire.
I was talking about Derksen as a forward as opposed to a defender. He can take a grab and was GWS's leading goalkicker in the VFL a few years back. Lets have a look at how they go tonight.
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: Lods on April 17, 2026, 07:08:07 pm
As poor as HOK has been, Derkson has actually been worsel
I'd presist with HOK, for now.
I think Derksen has been better But neither have set the world on fire.
I was talking about Derksen as a forward as opposed to a defender. He can take a grab and was GWS's leading goalkicker in the VFL a few years back. Lets have a look at how they go tonight.
Well we wont find out about Derksen...he's a late out.
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: laj on April 18, 2026, 02:55:35 pm
Yep over Cerra, too much jogging behind the play but not in it, zero impact
Time to try George or Ben C or Coops.
Really worried for Smith...don't see why we gave up two firsts for a very small accumulating midfielder .
Agree with Cerra and giving campo boys a decent block of games but think young Jagga is already being thrown out to the wolves and expected to be the man. He has played 5 games.
Did anyone see the vision of Cerra last week when he had no idea where to be at a ball up - it happened several times - if he an experienced player is confused God help young Smith to know what to do in the heat of battle.
He needs time and hopefully with the new coach he is developed properly as he will be a star i think
Lucas got a lacerated, so he's earned himself a few days in hospital. Ben is in concussion protocols.
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: Gointocarlton on April 18, 2026, 04:15:13 pm
Ison is half a foot taller than byrne. Hardly like for like.
Not sure Frankie goes around at his listed 6'0" either, but thats for another day
I'd bring in Ison for Kemp and think about Moir too...both have more talent than most on the list and both can kick straight. Lord, Acres and Hewitt also as ins..
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: Gointocarlton on April 18, 2026, 04:47:25 pm
Ison is half a foot taller than byrne. Hardly like for like.
Not sure Frankie goes around at his listed 6'0" either, but thats for another day
I'd bring in Ison for Kemp and think about Moir too...both have more talent than most on the list and both can kick straight. Lord, Acres and Hewitt also as ins..
Thats a lot of changes EB, cant see that many being made. Fark it I'd do it thought, nothing to lose.
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: kruddler on April 18, 2026, 04:48:39 pm
Ison is half a foot taller than byrne. Hardly like for like.
Not sure Frankie goes around at his listed 6'0" either, but thats for another day
I'd bring in Ison for Kemp and think about Moir too...both have more talent than most on the list and both can kick straight. Lord, Acres and Hewitt also as ins..
Given that Harry is out, it might be a good time to bring Ison in. Not as a direct replacement, but it'd allow others to shift one up. So Kemp could be Harry and Ison could be Kemp.
Same logic could be used on Moir who we'd likely get more of a return from.
We need to keep checking in with Moir often to see if he 'gets it' yet, because the moment he does, he'll turn games. I'd be going hard on him in the off-season getting his running up a notch. I'd like to see him get to a stage where he could give a chop out in the middle/on a wing and rest forward. We could use his skills further up the ground.
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: ElwoodBlues1 on April 18, 2026, 04:55:53 pm
I'd bring in Ison for Kemp and think about Moir too...both have more talent than most on the list and both can kick straight. Lord, Acres and Hewitt also as ins..
Thats a lot of changes EB, cant see that many being made. Fark it I'd do it thought, nothing to lose.
I'm going youth GTC and trying to get games in to talented players but you also need some mature support. Eg Acres isn't the future, has slowed up but is still a smart player and more capable vs better players. Ison and Moir have talent and I'd be changing the forward line up to more of a medium and small ball lineup. Keeping Byrne in the team too he has talent and rather go down by ten goals developing players than by five trotting out the same tried and failed every week.
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: ElwoodBlues1 on April 18, 2026, 05:00:24 pm
I'd bring in Ison for Kemp and think about Moir too...both have more talent than most on the list and both can kick straight. Lord, Acres and Hewitt also as ins..
Given that Harry is out, it might be a good time to bring Ison in. Not as a direct replacement, but it'd allow others to shift one up. So Kemp could be Harry and Ison could be Kemp.
Same logic could be used on Moir who we'd likely get more of a return from.
We need to keep checking in with Moir often to see if he 'gets it' yet, because the moment he does, he'll turn games. I'd be going hard on him in the off-season getting his running up a notch. I'd like to see him get to a stage where he could give a chop out in the middle/on a wing and rest forward. We could use his skills further up the ground.
Bit over Kemp and to a lesser extent Harry. I want to try something different , thought Hayward played his best game vs the Pies and worked hard and I'd be wanting same from Moir with Ison my more stay at home forward.
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: kruddler on April 18, 2026, 05:10:48 pm
Given that Harry is out, it might be a good time to bring Ison in. Not as a direct replacement, but it'd allow others to shift one up. So Kemp could be Harry and Ison could be Kemp.
Same logic could be used on Moir who we'd likely get more of a return from.
We need to keep checking in with Moir often to see if he 'gets it' yet, because the moment he does, he'll turn games. I'd be going hard on him in the off-season getting his running up a notch. I'd like to see him get to a stage where he could give a chop out in the middle/on a wing and rest forward. We could use his skills further up the ground.
Bit over Kemp and to a lesser extent Harry. I want to try something different , thought Hayward played his best game vs the Pies and worked hard and I'd be wanting same from Moir with Ison my more stay at home forward.
Harry was playing his best game for some time IMO......but its also a pretty low bar.
Harry gets way too many concussons for a bloke 200+.
I can't see him playing out his contract with us. Still has 4.5years left.
Trade him to Tassie
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: ElwoodBlues1 on April 18, 2026, 06:45:20 pm
Bit over Kemp and to a lesser extent Harry. I want to try something different , thought Hayward played his best game vs the Pies and worked hard and I'd be wanting same from Moir with Ison my more stay at home forward.
Harry was playing his best game for some time IMO......but its also a pretty low bar.
Harry gets way too many concussons for a bloke 200+.
I can't see him playing out his contract with us. Still has 4.5years left.
Trade him to Tassie
Agree, he is draft capital and we need to rebuild. His performances are inconsistent and as you say his concussions make his future uncertain..
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: northernblue on April 19, 2026, 11:25:21 am
I want to back Byrne, especially if his goal miss hurt him as much as is claimed, show him that we believe in him.
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: cookie2 on April 19, 2026, 01:23:14 pm
I want to back Byrne, especially if his goal miss hurt him as much as is claimed, show him that we believe in him.
Agree on Byrne. It was good to see our guys getting around him…….as well as Pendlebury.
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: crashlander on April 19, 2026, 01:53:37 pm
Already we've lost Pittonet to hand surgery and Elijah Hollands. We've lost H to concussion. We've also lost the Camporeale twins, so they're not going to go to Perth.
It looks like Reidy is going to be our ruck. He is going to want to show something against his old mob, but he is up against a good, jumping ruck. That does not bode well. Derksen looks like he may well be our CHF, although he could be required to match Freo's 3 tall forwards.
This is looking particularly ugly.
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: MickyO on April 19, 2026, 04:03:03 pm
This might be the thumping we have been fearing…
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: Lods on April 19, 2026, 04:14:13 pm
Reidy's probably a definite in with Pittonet out. It's his old club. He would have rucked against Jackson so it won't be a surprise for him. That could be a good or bad thing.
I like the idea of Derksen in the forward line. Just by the nature of his acquisition he'll probably be on shaky ground at the end of the year so he'll be looking to show his versatility.
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: Gointocarlton on April 19, 2026, 05:01:33 pm
Given that Harry is out, it might be a good time to bring Ison in. Not as a direct replacement, but it'd allow others to shift one up. So Kemp could be Harry and Ison could be Kemp.
Same logic could be used on Moir who we'd likely get more of a return from.
We need to keep checking in with Moir often to see if he 'gets it' yet, because the moment he does, he'll turn games. I'd be going hard on him in the off-season getting his running up a notch. I'd like to see him get to a stage where he could give a chop out in the middle/on a wing and rest forward. We could use his skills further up the ground.
Bit over Kemp and to a lesser extent Harry. I want to try something different , thought Hayward played his best game vs the Pies and worked hard and I'd be wanting same from Moir with Ison my more stay at home forward.
If it were me, I'd try Hayward on the ball to add some smarts and speed.
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: ElwoodBlues1 on April 19, 2026, 05:09:14 pm
Reidy's probably a definite in with Pittonet out. It's his old club. He would have rucked against Jackson so it won't be a surprise for him. That could be a good or bad thing.
I like the idea of Derksen in the forward line. Just by the nature of his acquisition he'll probably be on shaky ground at the end of the year so he'll be looking to show his versatility.
Got nothing to lose trying Derksen or anyone else imo, Freo have a good settled backline with designated defender only types and designated intercept/rebounders and we need to unsettle that and maybe even go a bit defensive on those rebounders like Ryan and Clark in particular. I think most of the list will be on shaky ground if its a new Coach and List Management team and a rebuild theme with youth for example.
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: laj on April 19, 2026, 05:41:10 pm
Agree, he is draft capital and we need to rebuild. His performances are inconsistent and as you say his concussions make his future uncertain..
Not unless we can get another key forward. Just lost our last one.
Brisbane won a flag with Morris and Gallop, Id be going two younger KP Forwards with height and must have kicking ability, Harry just misses too many goals and we cant afford that with our lack of system and efficiency imho.
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: kruddler on April 19, 2026, 06:24:46 pm
Not unless we can get another key forward. Just lost our last one.
Brisbane won a flag with Morris and Gallop, Id be going two younger KP Forwards with height and must have kicking ability, Harry just misses too many goals and we cant afford that with our lack of system and efficiency imho.
Struggled this year but been pretty good for us. Not going to jump on him yet.
Step would be to get someone like Walterfrom GC.
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: ElwoodBlues1 on April 19, 2026, 07:31:47 pm
Brisbane won a flag with Morris and Gallop, Id be going two younger KP Forwards with height and must have kicking ability, Harry just misses too many goals and we cant afford that with our lack of system and efficiency imho.
Struggled this year but been pretty good for us. Not going to jump on him yet.
Step would be to get someone like Walterfrom GC.
Walter doesn't grab me for some reason, I'd probably show interest in Ben King as a free agent due to his kicking prowess.
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: Thryleon on April 19, 2026, 07:36:21 pm
Joel Amartey is a free agent.
Id probably hunt him and leek aliir going into next season given what happened there.
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: Lods on April 19, 2026, 07:41:21 pm
What would Harry be worth at the moment on the trade table? He had his issues last year and is not really imposing himself at the moment.
There would be some interest...but I'm not sure it would be what we think he's worth and well short of his Coleman year. Averaged 1.8 goals a game last year Averaging 1.3 goals a game this year
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: ElwoodBlues1 on April 19, 2026, 07:44:38 pm
For me the problem they have is that they now have two KPF who are 70% types, it is sort of the same problem we had finding balance between H and Charlie. You really need on 24x7 type who is a grunt specialist, and the flash type as a compliment. Let's say Heeney maintains his form, he'll be No.1 ahead of both!
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: northernblue on April 19, 2026, 08:42:00 pm
Maybe, maybe not. The swans have been pretty fair trading partners for us, I’d not wish to burn them.
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: Professer E on April 19, 2026, 08:48:28 pm
Fair? Dumping a bloke who doesn't want to be here and another bloke who's a turnover specialist...both in serious coin. Two discards of questionable value and the picks are looking later and later every week. I know who currently winning this deal and it isn't us.
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: shawny on April 19, 2026, 09:24:03 pm
Id probably hunt him and leek aliir going into next season given what happened there.
yeah cause they would be itching to play in a team going backwards who played a substance affected footballer and currently sitting 16th on the ladder.
we have to go to the draft in the bext few years a - no one would want to be traded to a club like us.
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: northernblue on April 19, 2026, 09:27:02 pm
The swans rising up the ladder is our fault ? The two “discards” were contracted players. Can you tell me who has been traded to another club for higher draft capital than Charlie ? Get over yourself, we made a deal knowing what the best/worst result would be for the Charlie’s picks. Stop crying.
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: Thryleon on April 19, 2026, 09:29:03 pm
Id probably hunt him and leek aliir going into next season given what happened there.
yeah cause they would be itching to play in a team going backwards who played a substance affected footballer and currently sitting 16th on the ladder.
we have to go to the draft in the bext few years a - no one would want to be traded to a club like us.
pay the man, and he'll come.
Whats your proposed fix? Drafting kids and hope a club that cant develop talent due to multi layered disfunction manages to turn the tide?
Im over the draft. Weve drafted more first rounders for than most clubs over the last 20 years and its gotten us nowhere.
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: northernblue on April 19, 2026, 09:34:49 pm
yeah cause they would be itching to play in a team going backwards who played a substance affected footballer and currently sitting 16th on the ladder.
we have to go to the draft in the bext few years a - no one would want to be traded to a club like us.
pay the man, and he'll come.
Whats your proposed fix? Drafting kids and hope a club that cant develop talent due to multi layered disfunction manages to turn the tide?
Im over the draft. Weve drafted more first rounders for than most clubs over the last 20 years and its gotten us nowhere.
We must keep at the draft. We need to trade and trade well but we cannot dodge the draft, we must get better at development. All easy to say but seemingly harder to achieve.
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: Gointocarlton on April 19, 2026, 09:41:21 pm
yeah cause they would be itching to play in a team going backwards who played a substance affected footballer and currently sitting 16th on the ladder.
we have to go to the draft in the bext few years a - no one would want to be traded to a club like us.
pay the man, and he'll come.
Whats your proposed fix? Drafting kids and hope a club that cant develop talent due to multi layered disfunction manages to turn the tide?
Im over the draft. Weve drafted more first rounders for than most clubs over the last 20 years and its gotten us nowhere.
Is "an" Amartey a priority? I think we need to build a decent, modern midfield. Pacey and good ball users who can provide quality delivery it into the forward line. Any half decent fwd can kick goals when its to delivered to the right places. Fix that first then the appeal will be there for a decent fwd to come to us, just like Charlie frothed up at getting supply from Heeney, Warner, McKinerny, Blakey, Goulden etc.
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: Thryleon on April 19, 2026, 09:45:21 pm
Whats your proposed fix? Drafting kids and hope a club that cant develop talent due to multi layered disfunction manages to turn the tide?
Im over the draft. Weve drafted more first rounders for than most clubs over the last 20 years and its gotten us nowhere.
We must keep at the draft. We need to trade and trade well but we cannot dodge the draft, we must get better at development. All easy to say but seemingly harder to achieve.
im not saying ignore it, but at least 2 of the clubs who have been up there the most over the years dont primarily turn to the draft to get players. Hawthorns latest rise is on the back of free agents and trading. Geelong barely take first rounders. They've played finals so much the last top 10 talent they drafted was Joel selwood!
Im all for a balanced approach but we need to get better at every facet of our club and im not interested in carving our list apart to spend 5 years waiting to get good. You wont keep players hanging around doing that over and over again.
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: Thryleon on April 19, 2026, 09:46:09 pm
Whats your proposed fix? Drafting kids and hope a club that cant develop talent due to multi layered disfunction manages to turn the tide?
Im over the draft. Weve drafted more first rounders for than most clubs over the last 20 years and its gotten us nowhere.
Is "an" Amartey a priority? I think we need to build a decent, modern midfield. Pacey and good ball users who can provide quality delivery it into the forward line. Any half decent fwd can kick goals when its to delivered to the right places. Fix that first then the appeal will be there for a decent fwd to come to us, just like Charlie frothed up at getting supply from Heeney, Warner, McKinerny, Blakey, Goulden etc.
the whole team is a priority. Mcgovern aint get younger, neither is Harry, and kemp isnt going to cut it.
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: Gointocarlton on April 19, 2026, 10:01:46 pm
Is "an" Amartey a priority? I think we need to build a decent, modern midfield. Pacey and good ball users who can provide quality delivery it into the forward line. Any half decent fwd can kick goals when its to delivered to the right places. Fix that first then the appeal will be there for a decent fwd to come to us, just like Charlie frothed up at getting supply from Heeney, Warner, McKinerny, Blakey, Goulden etc.
the whole team is a priority. Mcgovern aint get younger, neither is Harry, and kemp isnt going to cut it.
Agree about the whole team priority, there is always an order. No point having Dunstall in the fwd 50 if you get it to him properly.
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: kruddler on April 19, 2026, 10:20:10 pm
What would Harry be worth at the moment on the trade table? He had his issues last year and is not really imposing himself at the moment.
There would be some interest...but I'm not sure it would be what we think he's worth and well short of his Coleman year. Averaged 1.8 goals a game last year Averaging 1.3 goals a game this year
Marquee player for tassie. They have an abunfance of early picks they need to trade and cap space they need to fill. Having a coleman medalist in their team would be good for young players coming through.
Win win.
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: Lods on April 19, 2026, 11:23:56 pm
What would Harry be worth at the moment on the trade table? He had his issues last year and is not really imposing himself at the moment.
There would be some interest...but I'm not sure it would be what we think he's worth and well short of his Coleman year. Averaged 1.8 goals a game last year Averaging 1.3 goals a game this year
Marquee player for tassie. They have an abunfance of early picks they need to trade and cap space they need to fill. Having a coleman medalist in their team would be good for young players coming through.
Win win.
Thirty when they enter the competition. He'll probably need to show that Coleman form isn't a fleeting memory.
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: Lods on April 21, 2026, 08:26:25 am
We've been competitive in most games at stages this year. The one thing we've avoided is four quarter thrashing. You have to wonder whether the events of last Thursday will have an effect on the preparation for this game.
The coaching group in particular will be concerned about their own role in the Elijah situation and questioning themselves and wondering about ramifications. It's hard to know the effect on the playing group, but Ollie will no doubt be concerned aabout his brother's welfare, as will others like Walsh who seemed to take Elijah under his wing in the off-season.
It will be a challenging process to get everyone's mind on the job for this game.
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: ratlice on April 21, 2026, 10:40:19 am
It's hard to understand how no one in the coaching group didn't notice Elijah's behaviour before the game. That seems to suggest a disconnect between players and the coaching group. Still can understand why, Hewitt & Acres are not in, you would think that those 2 could make a difference in the close losses we have had. Still with all the problems we could easily been 5-1 up!!!
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: PaulP on April 21, 2026, 05:42:03 pm
Curious to see if Ollie Hollands will play this week. He would be more emotional than most for obvious reasons.
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: Gointocarlton on April 21, 2026, 05:43:07 pm
Curious to see if Ollie Hollands will play this week. He would be more emotional than most for obvious reasons.
If he plays, the narrative will be that mongrel Voss forced him to play under duress.
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: kruddler on April 21, 2026, 05:45:29 pm
Apparantly there is a still a football game we are involved in this weekend. Bit hard to tell with all the noise around the club.
Will be some big changes this week, and not for the better.
Harry, Pitto and Elijah are all definite outs.
You'd think Reidy would have to be one of the Ins. You'd probably have to have at least one of HOK or Derkson as well, as there isn't anyone else left.
Maybe now is the time to give Flynn Young a gig. If not now, then when??
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: Gointocarlton on April 21, 2026, 05:50:18 pm
Changed my mind, we gonna smash Freo.
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: cookie2 on April 21, 2026, 05:55:45 pm
Very interesting to see who lines up this week after the Week from Hell. I really hope we can respond in the best way.
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: ratlice on April 23, 2026, 10:24:25 am
We have a habit of winning games we shouldn't, like Geelong last year.
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: Thryleon on April 23, 2026, 11:29:33 am
Im all for false optimisim, but if the team we put out kicks more than 12 goals that will be an achievement. Forget winning for a moment.
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: rocky on April 23, 2026, 02:48:43 pm
So, regarding the game. Here are my thoughts. Three definite outs. Harry, EH & Pitto. I also would be surprised if Ollie didn't just take a week off due to the circumstances currently at play. A ruckman for Pitto. Reidy didn't play last game so it would most probably be O'Keeffe as the replacement but is there a reason why we can't play Flynn Riley? I'd be astounded if Flynn Young doesn't come in for EH, but then again we're talking about our MC We have no replacement for Harry so maybe a punt on Ison? Small forward line but a chaos ball strategy could work? Are we that creative? Lord or Hewett as the potential in's. Maybe even Acres (ouch!) Rest Byrne and maybe even Smith
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: rocky on April 23, 2026, 03:18:50 pm
So, regarding the game. Here are my thoughts. Three definite outs. Harry, EH & Pitto. I also would be surprised if Ollie didn't just take a week off due to the circumstances currently at play. A ruckman for Pitto. Reidy didn't play last game so it would most probably be O'Keeffe as the replacement but is there a reason why we can't play Flynn Riley? I'd be astounded if Flynn Young doesn't come in for EH, but then again we're talking about our MC We have no replacement for Harry so maybe a punt on Ison? Small forward line but a chaos ball strategy could work? Are we that creative? Lord or Hewett as the potential in's. Maybe even Acres (ouch!) Rest Byrne and maybe even Smith
Scrap that Reidy IS playing.
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: pew2 on April 23, 2026, 03:43:59 pm
lets see how Austin recruit goes for me i am worried (hope i am wrong )
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: kruddler on April 23, 2026, 05:42:53 pm
So, regarding the game. Here are my thoughts. Three definite outs. Harry, EH & Pitto. I also would be surprised if Ollie didn't just take a week off due to the circumstances currently at play. A ruckman for Pitto. Reidy didn't play last game so it would most probably be O'Keeffe as the replacement but is there a reason why we can't play Flynn Riley? I'd be astounded if Flynn Young doesn't come in for EH, but then again we're talking about our MC We have no replacement for Harry so maybe a punt on Ison? Small forward line but a chaos ball strategy could work? Are we that creative? Lord or Hewett as the potential in's. Maybe even Acres (ouch!) Rest Byrne and maybe even Smith
There is a fair reason why we can't play flynn riley.....he's not on our list!
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: rocky on April 23, 2026, 06:13:11 pm
So, regarding the game. Here are my thoughts. Three definite outs. Harry, EH & Pitto. I also would be surprised if Ollie didn't just take a week off due to the circumstances currently at play. A ruckman for Pitto. Reidy didn't play last game so it would most probably be O'Keeffe as the replacement but is there a reason why we can't play Flynn Riley? I'd be astounded if Flynn Young doesn't come in for EH, but then again we're talking about our MC We have no replacement for Harry so maybe a punt on Ison? Small forward line but a chaos ball strategy could work? Are we that creative? Lord or Hewett as the potential in's. Maybe even Acres (ouch!) Rest Byrne and maybe even Smith
There is a fair reason why we can't play flynn riley.....he's not on our list!
So explain to me how he gets a game?
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: rocky on April 23, 2026, 06:34:10 pm
IN
Liam Reidy Cooper Lord Ashton Moir
OUT
Elijah Hollands Mental Health Harry McKay Injured Marc Pittonet Injured
Weak selections again
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: kruddler on April 23, 2026, 06:34:14 pm
There is a fair reason why we can't play flynn riley.....he's not on our list!
So explain to me how he gets a game?
He needs to go through a draft and get selected by us. Next draft is the mid-season draft. This is only open to teams that have a list spot open - usually through a Long Term Injury eg Motlop. I cannot recall right now if we have a list spot available, but i believe we can get one as i'm not certain we put motlop on the LTI list.
If we don't free up a spot and select him at the MSD, then we'd have to wait until the end of the season and the regular National Draft - the 'normal' one where we select all the kids. That is then followed by the Pre-Season Draft and Rookie Draft, which is a bit out of date nowadays, but its essentially an extension of the National Draft.
If we, or someone else still hasn't selected him, then you can add him in the off-season (if you have room) as a Supplemental Selection Period player....which is when you can trial out some players and add them as you see fit - like we did with Elijah this year...and Derkson.
However, we have no 'rights' to drafting Riley. Anyone can take him at any of those times. Just because a player plays for your VFL team, if he is not your afl list already, he is fair game for anyone.
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: Baggers on April 23, 2026, 06:34:26 pm
In: Reidy, Lord & Moir (?)
Out: Lij, Pitto and H.
Emerg: F Young, Cotters & HOK.
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: kruddler on April 23, 2026, 06:35:51 pm
He needs to go through a draft and get selected by us. Next draft is the mid-season draft. This is only open to teams that have a list spot open - usually through a Long Term Injury eg Motlop. I cannot recall right now if we have a list spot available, but i believe we can get one as i'm not certain we put motlop on the LTI list.
If we don't free up a spot and select him at the MSD, then we'd have to wait until the end of the season and the regular National Draft - the 'normal' one where we select all the kids. That is then followed by the Pre-Season Draft and Rookie Draft, which is a bit out of date nowadays, but its essentially an extension of the National Draft.
If we, or someone else still hasn't selected him, then you can add him in the off-season (if you have room) as a Supplemental Selection Period player....which is when you can trial out some players and add them as you see fit - like we did with Elijah this year...and Derkson.
However, we have no 'rights' to drafting Riley. Anyone can take him at any of those times. Just because a player plays for your VFL team, if he is not your afl list already, he is fair game for anyone.
Thanks for that explanation Krudd, but how is he getting a game? Can anyone just rock up and have a kick?
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: kruddler on April 23, 2026, 07:14:20 pm
He needs to go through a draft and get selected by us. Next draft is the mid-season draft. This is only open to teams that have a list spot open - usually through a Long Term Injury eg Motlop. I cannot recall right now if we have a list spot available, but i believe we can get one as i'm not certain we put motlop on the LTI list.
If we don't free up a spot and select him at the MSD, then we'd have to wait until the end of the season and the regular National Draft - the 'normal' one where we select all the kids. That is then followed by the Pre-Season Draft and Rookie Draft, which is a bit out of date nowadays, but its essentially an extension of the National Draft.
If we, or someone else still hasn't selected him, then you can add him in the off-season (if you have room) as a Supplemental Selection Period player....which is when you can trial out some players and add them as you see fit - like we did with Elijah this year...and Derkson.
However, we have no 'rights' to drafting Riley. Anyone can take him at any of those times. Just because a player plays for your VFL team, if he is not your afl list already, he is fair game for anyone.
Thanks for that explanation Krudd, but how is he getting a game? Can anyone just rock up and have a kick?
How the VFL gets its list together is a bit of a mystery. There are no drafts. There are no trades. Players can more easily go where they want and yes, you probably could walk in off the street. There is an actual VFL list, so you need to be on it....but the adding to it is a LOT more 'old school' compared to the AFL
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: Lods on April 23, 2026, 07:18:27 pm
He needs to go through a draft and get selected by us. Next draft is the mid-season draft. This is only open to teams that have a list spot open - usually through a Long Term Injury eg Motlop. I cannot recall right now if we have a list spot available, but i believe we can get one as i'm not certain we put motlop on the LTI list.
If we don't free up a spot and select him at the MSD, then we'd have to wait until the end of the season and the regular National Draft - the 'normal' one where we select all the kids. That is then followed by the Pre-Season Draft and Rookie Draft, which is a bit out of date nowadays, but its essentially an extension of the National Draft.
If we, or someone else still hasn't selected him, then you can add him in the off-season (if you have room) as a Supplemental Selection Period player....which is when you can trial out some players and add them as you see fit - like we did with Elijah this year...and Derkson.
However, we have no 'rights' to drafting Riley. Anyone can take him at any of those times. Just because a player plays for your VFL team, if he is not your afl list already, he is fair game for anyone.
Thanks for that explanation Krudd, but how is he getting a game? Can anyone just rock up and have a kick?
He's on our VFL list not our AFL list. We have quite a few players in that position in the VFL.
I think Riley is at the very least the equal of Reidy and HOK. But if they both go back to play VFL it's Riley who gets forced out.
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: Adelaideblue on April 23, 2026, 09:26:20 pm
George Hewett - why isn't he getting selected? Were his earlier three AFL games all that bad? His stats may not have been match winning, but they look okay to me. Could be that some of the coaches not selecting George, last year voted him the club best and fairest! hmm..............!
(not sure how these stats will transmit) cheers AB
Hope there isn't some similar approach by CFC coaches towards George Hewett, to the way that Mat Kennedy was treated!
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: crashlander on April 24, 2026, 10:02:54 am
Our line-up:
B: 35 Harry Dean 23 Jacob Weitering 2 Lachlan Cowan HB: 26 Nick Haynes 11 Mitch McGovern 24 Nic Newman C: 14 Oliver Florent 9 Patrick Cripps 32 Matthew Carroll HF: 12 Ben Ainsworth 7 Jagga Smith 44 Francis Evans F: 6 Zac Williams 19 Will Hayward 17 Brodie Kemp R: 25 Liam Reidy 36 Cooper Lord 18 Sam Walsh Int: 5 Adam Cerra 33 Lewis Young 4 Oliver Hollands 39 Talor Byrne 43 Ashton Moir Em: 45 Flynn Young 46 Matthew Cottrell 40 Hudson O'Keeffe
[1] How Flynn Young isn't getting a game, I don't know. He is obviously doing something amiss, although I have no idea what it might be. [2] Who is going to do a negative role on guys like Bolton? [3] For that matter, is Young going to be our 2nd ruck again? Our MC does some things I'll never understand.
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: ratlice on April 24, 2026, 10:13:54 am
I wish I could understand the logic behind not selecting Hewitt & Acres after so many losses!!!
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: Lods on April 24, 2026, 10:27:13 am
Flynn Young won't get chance to show his wares this week unless he's a late in, with the VFL side playing at virtually the same time a continent away ::) Stupid VFL scheduling this year.
I'd rather he was playing and pressing his claims, rather than being a spectator.
Just wondering, Frankie Evans has been playing a bit of that defensive forward Fogarty role. He's up amongst our tackle leaders and is often second man in, to make sure the tackle is effective in preventing the ball getting out. Does he have the pace and 'tank' to be a run with player.
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: shawny on April 24, 2026, 11:07:48 am
How does Voss and co look the likes of Flynn Young and even Hewitt in the eye while gifting another game to blokes like Moir?
No selection integrity even when the club is equal 2nd last on the ladder.
Club is a shambles.
Young would come in for Byrne. Hewett would replace a midfielder (probably Cripps or Cerra if anyone).
Moir is coming in to replace Harry as a alternatative "key forward". He does play tall, and is more of a target in the forwardline than Flynn Young is.
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: kruddler on April 24, 2026, 12:41:49 pm
I wish I could understand the logic behind not selecting Hewitt & Acres after so many losses!!!
Hewett won our B+F last year. We want to get Cody Walker as cheaply as possible.
Take out your B+F winner and results will suffer and you'll get Walker cheaper.
or to be put simply.... Tanking.
Now i don't actually believe that, but i'm a bit surprised to see Lord back instead of Hewett as they are similar style players with Hewett (clearly) being better at this stage.
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: Lods on April 24, 2026, 01:07:56 pm
Now i don't actually believe that, but i'm a bit surprised to see Lord back instead of Hewett as they are similar style players with Hewett (clearly) being better at this stage.
Looking to the future perhaps. ;) :D
Seriously though, unless he's been given some guarantee, you would have to think Voss would be selecting (and demanding selection) of the team best suited to win the game. I'm a wrap for Lord, but I think Hewett still has him covered and if only one can play it should probably be Hewett.
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: Gointocarlton on April 24, 2026, 01:11:44 pm
I wish I could understand the logic behind not selecting Hewitt & Acres after so many losses!!!
I can understand moving on from Acres, his shoulders are shot and his disposal is diabolical. He has a huge engine and will work his ass off but I'm afraid in an age where kicking is king, it rules him out. George I cant understand, he is a better option than Cerra in my view, the coaching staff see it different.
Can I just add this on disposal, running around in front of 2-3K people is a different kettle of fish to the pressure of needing to perform in front of 70-80K blood thirsty fans.
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: Shakin77 on April 24, 2026, 01:20:54 pm
I wish I could understand the logic behind not selecting Hewitt & Acres after so many losses!!!
Hewett won our B+F last year. We want to get Cody Walker as cheaply as possible.
Take out your B+F winner and results will suffer and you'll get Walker cheaper.
or to be put simply.... Tanking.
Now i don't actually believe that, but i'm a bit surprised to see Lord back instead of Hewett as they are similar style players with Hewett (clearly) being better at this stage.
They do play Lord on the wing. While he is a inside mid, in the MC's mind he is more versatile than George.
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: Thryleon on April 24, 2026, 01:36:51 pm
Hewett also has a history of back issues. Potentially hes just not having a good year, and it suits us for him to play some other players and see whether or not we can fast track them in.
George isnt going anywhere any time soon. I dont mind us taking the opportunity to give guys a breather.
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: LP on April 24, 2026, 01:52:04 pm
As much as I want to make commentary about our MC and selection strategies, it seem obvious that there is more to the fitness, injury and form of players than we know.
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: LP on April 24, 2026, 01:56:26 pm
I can understand moving on from Acres, his shoulders are shot and his disposal is diabolical.
He had two shocking disposal attempts last weekend, I'm mean they were so bad I'm surprised he even made contact with the footy!
What is the golfing term, shanked, chunked?
In both cases I think he was 5m clear of anybody else, they are coach killing moments, so I could understand the hesitance. As I mentioned in the VFL thread, we should have won that game by 15 goals, but instead we limped over the line looking very average.
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: ElwoodBlues1 on April 24, 2026, 03:08:38 pm
I wish I could understand the logic behind not selecting Hewitt & Acres after so many losses!!!
I can understand moving on from Acres, his shoulders are shot and his disposal is diabolical. He has a huge engine and will work his ass off but I'm afraid in an age where kicking is king, it rules him out. George I cant understand, he is a better option than Cerra in my view, the coaching staff see it different.
Can I just add this on disposal, running around in front of 2-3K people is a different kettle of fish to the pressure of needing to perform in front of 70-80K blood thirsty fans.
Rumours Hewett will be on the trade table at seasons end given he only has one year left on his contract...
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: Professer E on April 24, 2026, 04:22:04 pm
I'd rather trade Cerra
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: Lods on April 24, 2026, 04:25:39 pm
I can understand moving on from Acres, his shoulders are shot and his disposal is diabolical. He has a huge engine and will work his ass off but I'm afraid in an age where kicking is king, it rules him out. George I cant understand, he is a better option than Cerra in my view, the coaching staff see it different.
Can I just add this on disposal, running around in front of 2-3K people is a different kettle of fish to the pressure of needing to perform in front of 70-80K blood thirsty fans.
Rumours Hewett will be on the trade table at seasons end given he only has one year left on his contract...
Thirty-One when next year starts. I think he's worth more to us than we'd get for him in a trade. Having said that, another club may pick him up and he'll win their B+F. ::) ::)
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: ElwoodBlues1 on April 24, 2026, 05:37:08 pm
Rumours Hewett will be on the trade table at seasons end given he only has one year left on his contract...
Thirty-One when next year starts. I think he's worth more to us than we'd get for him in a trade. Having said that, another club may pick him up and he'll win their B+F. ::) ::)
I think he would fit well into another midfield that need a contested bull type but have the other pieces ie The Crows. Jack Steele has become that player at Melbourne...
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: Baggers on April 24, 2026, 05:41:01 pm
Thirty-One when next year starts. I think he's worth more to us than we'd get for him in a trade. Having said that, another club may pick him up and he'll win their B+F. ::) ::)
I think he would fit well into another midfield that need a contested bull type but have the other pieces ie The Crows. Jack Steele has become that player at Melbourne...
A sad reality. And then we ask about Crippa?
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: Lods on April 24, 2026, 05:51:07 pm
Thirty-One when next year starts. I think he's worth more to us than we'd get for him in a trade. Having said that, another club may pick him up and he'll win their B+F. ::) ::)
I think he would fit well into another midfield that need a contested bull type but have the other pieces ie The Crows. Jack Steele has become that player at Melbourne...
Hewett for Thilthorpe ;)
Win/Win :D :D
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: Thryleon on April 24, 2026, 05:59:06 pm
Nup. Has a bigger ceiling and has more time on his side. If you want to win a few games now, swapping them out might help, but if you want to build something for the next couple of years no way.
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: kruddler on April 24, 2026, 06:21:27 pm
Hewett won our B+F last year. We want to get Cody Walker as cheaply as possible.
Take out your B+F winner and results will suffer and you'll get Walker cheaper.
or to be put simply.... Tanking.
Now i don't actually believe that, but i'm a bit surprised to see Lord back instead of Hewett as they are similar style players with Hewett (clearly) being better at this stage.
They do play Lord on the wing. While he is a inside mid, in the MC's mind he is more versatile than George.
Well if they are picking Lord for a winger role then the same logic applies but for Acres.
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: kruddler on April 24, 2026, 06:24:03 pm
I can understand moving on from Acres, his shoulders are shot and his disposal is diabolical. He has a huge engine and will work his ass off but I'm afraid in an age where kicking is king, it rules him out. George I cant understand, he is a better option than Cerra in my view, the coaching staff see it different.
Can I just add this on disposal, running around in front of 2-3K people is a different kettle of fish to the pressure of needing to perform in front of 70-80K blood thirsty fans.
Rumours Hewett will be on the trade table at seasons end given he only has one year left on his contract...
I can see the ad now.... Free to a good home. Consistent midfielder ready to play from day 1 and be a solid edition to any team. Dont believe me, see kennedy.
Sigh.
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: rocky on April 24, 2026, 07:21:04 pm
I can see the ad now.... Free to a good home. Consistent midfielder ready to play from day 1 and be a solid edition to any team. Dont believe me, see kennedy.
Sigh.
Yeah, lets just see how Matty goes over the next couple of weeks. Saw a chink in his armour last night. Batman (Bont), was doing his usual thing but Robin was AWOL. Maybe a once off, but he'll need to step up under duress with the doggies in diabolicals at the moment
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: ElwoodBlues1 on April 24, 2026, 07:24:17 pm
I can understand moving on from Acres, his shoulders are shot and his disposal is diabolical.
He had two shocking disposal attempts last weekend, I'm mean they were so bad I'm surprised he even made contact with the footy!
What is the golfing term, shanked, chunked?
In both cases I think he was 5m clear of anybody else, they are coach killing moments, so I could understand the hesitance. As I mentioned in the VFL thread, we should have won that game by 15 goals, but instead we limped over the line looking very average.
Remember the goal he kicked in the Melb final in 2023 which he nearly missed running in from the goal square?
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: crashlander on April 25, 2026, 12:40:52 pm
There is a piece on afl.com.au today about how Petracca's kicking has improved so much. We need to get this guy to look at our players, especially guys like Acres. Imagine us hitting targets over 80% of the time, instead of maybe 30% of the time!
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: Gointocarlton on April 25, 2026, 02:40:18 pm
There is a piece on afl.com.au today about how Petracca's kicking has improved so much. We need to get this guy to look at our players, especially guys like Acres. Imagine us hitting targets over 80% of the time, instead of maybe 30% of the time!
You can see it, we have been banging on about it for years we have done nothing about it.
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: Baggers on April 25, 2026, 06:09:06 pm
There is a piece on afl.com.au today about how Petracca's kicking has improved so much. We need to get this guy to look at our players, especially guys like Acres. Imagine us hitting targets over 80% of the time, instead of maybe 30% of the time!
You can see it, we have been banging on about it for years we have done nothing about it.
Hasn't Fev offered his services on multiple occasions?
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: Baggers on April 25, 2026, 06:10:56 pm
Love to make a prediction on tonight's game in Perth, but I just can't bring myself to write @$%&!*"? will win by... oh dear!
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: Gointocarlton on April 25, 2026, 06:42:35 pm
Ollie out Cottrell in
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: rocky on April 25, 2026, 06:51:10 pm
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: ElwoodBlues1 on April 25, 2026, 06:59:07 pm
Can only hope adversity galvanizes the group and Freo are over cocky. Longmuir not the smartest coach either imo and might be tested if the game is close..Reidy with a mammoth task on Jackson which might hold the key to winning..
Title: Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth
Post by: Baggers on April 25, 2026, 07:10:00 pm