Re: AFL Rd 21 2022 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Brisbane
Reply #117 –
Many pundits, understandably, predict us getting a hiding today, or, at best, go down fighting in a desperate contest.
One of the things in our favour is BrisVegas's form around finals time. They're not in the same league as the Pussies, Go Ds or Tiggers and should we give them reason to doubt themselves, they'll wobble. In their minds they've more to lose (top 4) than us and are expected to win.
I'd like to see us play with ruthless boldness and risk (yep, and risk being opened up) rather than go too defensive. To win this game we must increase/improve our forward pressure significantly (and stick tackles!!), and lower the eyes more often when delivering into the forward line... no putting it on H's or Charlie's head! Or being too Charlie or H focussed... oh, and H, hold your marks and make every shot on goal a winner. Efficiency in front of goal (scoreboard pressure) is imperative.
And Mr and Mrs Dow's young fella, Paddy, won't have a tag today... I hope he is given the green light to play to his strengths, and build confidence, just might surprise (fingers crossed).