Pre-Game Pressure: AFL 2019 Rd 11: Carlton vs the Drug Cheats

Re: Pre-Game Pressure: AFL 2019 Rd 11: Carlton vs the Drug Cheats

Reply #15 – May 27, 2019, 10:37:26 pm

Expecting us to win anything us like expecting to win tattslotto. Not likely.

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Reply #16 – May 28, 2019, 08:19:04 am

Quote from: Professer E – on May 27, 2019, 10:37:26 pm

Expecting us to win anything us like expecting to win tattslotto. Not likely.

It's going to happen ProfE.

The problems are manifold;

- We've allowed the club and coach to be bullied by the media and the AFL(via match / broadcast scheduling)into a attacking game style that doesn't suit our list at this time, or the current game style under the AFL rules.

- We are poorly coached in the midfield, with contested football highly unlikely to win much against senior heavier bodies, but I appreciate it's a game style the kids have to learn.

- We have a rookie captain who's experienced business partner is sidelined, while new rules say runners are not able to help!

- We've a young group, who barely know what to do themselves let alone where team-mates should be in the confusion of traffic.

- We've a young coaching panel, who are also learning on the job and it doesn't help.

- We've a rookie executive and administration that doesn't show enough public support for the players or coaches, they are reactive not proactive.

But none of the above is terminal or permanent, it's all transient and time resolves the issues as long as the club sticks fat and has everyone's back through the process.

Re: Pre-Game Pressure: AFL 2019 Rd 11: Carlton vs the Drug Cheats

Reply #17 – May 28, 2019, 10:32:52 am

Quote from: ElwoodBlues1 – on May 27, 2019, 07:34:30 pm

Be interesting if both teams play their new mid season recruits and given where they play they might play on each other...both are players picked to play now
and we might get an idea on how desperate each coach is.

DeLuca is currently injured. (Hamstring)

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Reply #18 – May 28, 2019, 10:38:24 am

Quote from: madbluboy – on May 28, 2019, 10:32:52 am

DeLuca is currently injured. (Hamstring)

It was quoted he had tightness - perhaps it was his smart way of ensuring no injuries last weekend ala Marlion?

But this is what Agresta said:

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"We think he can help in a number of positions. He's got a slight hamstring [strain] so that just shows we're not just picking just for the now. But he'll be right to go potentially next week."

Re: Pre-Game Pressure: AFL 2019 Rd 11: Carlton vs the Drug Cheats

Reply #19 – May 28, 2019, 12:11:58 pm

Shiel an outside chance to play apparently.

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Reply #20 – May 28, 2019, 02:23:11 pm

Quote from: PaulP – on May 28, 2019, 12:11:58 pm

Shiel an outside chance to play apparently.

If I was his opponent (and 30kegs lighter

) his hammy would be in for one hell of a day.

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Reply #21 – May 28, 2019, 03:11:40 pm

Quote from: PaulP – on May 28, 2019, 12:11:58 pm

Shiel an outside chance to play apparently.

We know what it takes.

While Shiel is on the burst just an ever so slight shove in the lower back, like CheatsFC's Stringer did to Judd!

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Reply #22 – May 28, 2019, 05:57:33 pm

Whichever club turns up thinking they're going to win will lose.

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Reply #23 – May 28, 2019, 06:14:48 pm

Quote from: Lods – on May 28, 2019, 05:57:33 pm

Whichever club turns up thinking they're going to win will lose.

Could be a draw and really tease the media who are looking for the blood of a losing coach.....

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Reply #24 – May 28, 2019, 07:34:44 pm

I have this feeling the losing coach will get it in the neck.

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Reply #25 – May 28, 2019, 07:39:45 pm

Quote from: Gointocarlton – on May 28, 2019, 07:34:44 pm

I have this feeling the losing coach will get it in the neck.

I can't see the Bombers moving on Woosh this season.

Our club, on the other hand, who excel at flinching and little else these days............well, anything's possible, and unfortunately, rarely desirable.

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Reply #26 – May 28, 2019, 07:52:42 pm

Quote from: Gointocarlton – on May 28, 2019, 07:34:44 pm

I have this feeling the losing coach will get it in the neck.

Think both will be under the pump regardless of a win, loss or draw, even if we win Bolton will still be under the pump given we are likely bottom 2 finish
and Worsfold needs to get Essendon into the finals for him to feel safe IMO.
Going to be a ongoing saga and high speculation every week after a big loss for any of these clubs especially now Brad Scott has positioned himself tactically
to pick up another job, and might have a few clubs to choose from.

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Reply #27 – May 29, 2019, 11:20:22 am

If McGovern doesn't get up then I'm thinking McGovern/Thomas out for Kerr/Setterfield in?

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Reply #28 – May 29, 2019, 11:26:56 am

Quote from: WASurfer – on May 29, 2019, 11:20:22 am

If McGovern doesn't get up then I'm thinking McGovern/Thomas out for Kerr/Setterfield in?

Not Setterfield. He did diddly in the 2s from all reports.

I'd give Lang a run....

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Reply #29 – May 29, 2019, 11:35:08 am

Quote from: flyboy77 – on May 29, 2019, 11:26:56 am

Not Setterfield. He did diddly in the 2s from all reports.

I'd give Lang a run....

Dow and SPS have done diddly squat, why do they get a pass?