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Re: AFL Rd 0 2026 Pre-game Prognostications Carlton vs Sydney in Sydney

Reply #90 –
So, with a third of the side playing their first game in Navy Blue in the first game of the season, the range of possible  results is off the chart.
It could be anything from a heavy loss to a comfortable win.

The 'unknown' factor can work both ways.
It may help us by keeping the Swans guessing about the way we will play.
Many predictions of a win are based on the "catch them by surprise" idea rather than "we're a better side".
On the other hand, it may be that any improved aspects of our play in the practice games will fall apart under the pressure of a 'real' game.

While a good start to the season is important, more important will be the coming weeks as the players get used to playing together.
We've seen in the last two years how injury can impact the performance of a side that has had the advantage of many years together.
The injury impact on a side that is relatively 'new' to each other would be much greater.
So, no major injuries.
We need to have a 'consistency of personnel' early on so that the bonds can develop.

Tonight is important
All summer we've had a 'back and forth' about whether we'll improve or go backwards
At the end of the game we'll have a better idea of 'what worked' and 'what needs work'.
But we also need a body of about half a dozen games before we start to make real definitive judgements.
(So let's not go off 'half-cocked' whatever the result. :D  )


Re: AFL Rd 0 2026 Pre-game Prognostications Carlton vs Sydney in Sydney

Reply #91 –
Ive seen seasons where after 4 rounds premiers become dunces and missed finals, and Brisbane two years ago looked no where near it until round 6 then went bang.

One games evidence is evidence only of how we performed in one game.
"everything you know is wrong"

Paul Hewson

Re: AFL Rd 0 2026 Pre-game Prognostications Carlton vs Sydney in Sydney

Reply #92 –
Mocked about the sky is falling all summer now the moment of truth has arrived and no one is backing us to win lol.
2012 HAPPENED!!!!!!!

Re: AFL Rd 0 2026 Pre-game Prognostications Carlton vs Sydney in Sydney

Reply #93 –
Quote from: Thryleon – on
Sydney had one off year and were grand finalists the year before.  They havent gone too far backwards is my only logic.  Its possible we both rise this season, and they experience a greater rise than we do, which is the result of head to head perhaps a win for them.

Personally, im tipping us to win in a narrow affair, as there wasnt much between us last year, and there isnt much between us this year.  They likely have more continuity, and we likely have more newness.  Both are factors that could tip it either way imho.
@MBB

Not sure where that comes from.
"everything you know is wrong"

Paul Hewson
 

Re: AFL Rd 0 2026 Pre-game Prognostications Carlton vs Sydney in Sydney

Reply #94 –
We’ve lost it at the selection table IMO