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Re: AFL Rd 22 2022 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Melbourne

Reply #105 –
I really do not understand where this perspective that "Cripps form is patchy" comes from?

It's a bit like labelling Kouta inconsistent because he wasn't BoG every game. I get that fans want the stars to shine, but sometimes 2nd BoG or getting some AFLCA votes is all that you can hope for.

If Cripps form is patchy, the same fans must think it's time to drop Charlie and BigH! :o
"Extremists on either side will always meet in the Middle!"

Re: AFL Rd 22 2022 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Melbourne

Reply #106 –
I never called for anyone to be dropped. But the form of the whole team, including Cripps, McKay and Curnow, has dropped in recent weeks. This is revealed in the optics, in the numbers, in W/L column, in the media reporting, in post match press conferences, in the Jim Park votes on here...........

Re: AFL Rd 22 2022 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Melbourne

Reply #107 –
Cripps last 6 weeks has been a bit eyebrow raising if you go looking through his stats.

Hitting the scoreboard half the time on average, and fewer average disposals per game, along with a higher handball to kick ratio than usual.  This might be a deliberate move away from relying on him too heavily which might be something that we discussed, or it might simply be because Kennedy and Hewett were doing a bit more at the coalface inside.

If i were to wager based on his form line, I would say that he was in good condition until the first GWS game, and then he picked up a niggle. 

Interestingly enough, it was about the time we started rucking him that he started showing a dip in output.

"everything you know is wrong"

Paul Hewson

Re: AFL Rd 22 2022 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Melbourne

Reply #108 –
Players get judged a lot by their own standards.
When a champion isn't as influential as he can be that's what's often meant by patchy.

Some even get judged by their potential.
Curnow is a player who can turn a game with a short burst of brilliance.
But I don't think we've ever seen the 'complete' game from him.
I look forward to it.
But in recent weeks he's been patchy...often missing for large parts of the game.

Now of course, a lot of that 'patchiness' is also due to team support and opposition strategy.

Re: AFL Rd 22 2022 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Melbourne

Reply #109 –
Quote from: Thryleon – on
If i were to wager based on his form line, I would say that he was in good condition until the first GWS game, and then he picked up a niggle. 

Interestingly enough, it was about the time we started rucking him that he started showing a dip in output.

I think he's carrying an injury. I think it's back related.

A lot of his possessions since the middle of the year have been under increased pressure as well...So even though he's still getting his hands on the ball even short handballs have missed the mark.

Re: AFL Rd 22 2022 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Melbourne

Reply #110 –
^^

Yep loads more contested ball and a lot more clearances means he has gone back to being in the centre a lot more.  Interesting enough against Adelaide 5 free kicks for, which means he is likely getting scragged and held a lot more too. 
"everything you know is wrong"

Paul Hewson

Re: AFL Rd 22 2022 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Melbourne

Reply #111 –
Got Covid. guys. You'll have to shout for me.
Live Long and Prosper!

Re: AFL Rd 22 2022 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Melbourne

Reply #112 –
Quote from: crashlander – on
Got Covid. guys. You'll have to shout for me.

Bad luck Crash, I'm just getting over it. Not recommended!
Reality always wins in the end.

Re: AFL Rd 22 2022 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Melbourne

Reply #113 –
Quote from: crashlander – on
Got Covid. guys. You'll have to shout for me.
Speedy recovery Crash
2021-Pi$$ or get off the pot
2022- Real Deal or more of the same? 0.6%
2023- "Raise the Standard" - M. Voss Another year wasted Bar Set
2024-Back to the drawing boardNo excuses, its time
2025-Carlton can win the 2025 AFL Premiership

Re: AFL Rd 22 2022 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Melbourne

Reply #114 –
So I downloaded by tickets from the members app, they say:
SEC ROW
GA5 GA3
Any ideas what this means? Which stands what gate?
2021-Pi$$ or get off the pot
2022- Real Deal or more of the same? 0.6%
2023- "Raise the Standard" - M. Voss Another year wasted Bar Set
2024-Back to the drawing boardNo excuses, its time
2025-Carlton can win the 2025 AFL Premiership

Re: AFL Rd 22 2022 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Melbourne

Reply #115 –
Just have a feeling, we are going to get it done. Think we turn up tomorrow and book our ticket to September. Up the Baggers!
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Re: AFL Rd 22 2022 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Melbourne

Reply #116 –
Quote from: northernblue – on
I assume Cripps was named in the team so if cleared he could actually play…?


He was named in the team because that's New Carlton 😉

No longer tip toeing through the tulips singing to someone else's tune. We're in the business of being brave and bold as we define our own path towards success.

May there be many brave, bold acts of commitment to follow 💪After all one of our champions wrote the chapter. Cheers Doc.

BTW
I'm not totally convinced that's the case. It was fun writing it though.

Go Blues. We're down to the last two chances..
Coming together is the beginning.
Keeping together is progress.
Working together is success.
Henry Ford.

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Reply #117 –
Quote from: Gointocarlton – on
Cripps won't Play, I reckon TDK will come in, games have started

Want some humble pie 🥧
Coming together is the beginning.
Keeping together is progress.
Working together is success.
Henry Ford.

Re: AFL Rd 22 2022 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Melbourne

Reply #118 –
Quote from: LoveNavy – on
Want some humble pie 🥧
Cheers, but how many thought he'd really get off?
2021-Pi$$ or get off the pot
2022- Real Deal or more of the same? 0.6%
2023- "Raise the Standard" - M. Voss Another year wasted Bar Set
2024-Back to the drawing boardNo excuses, its time
2025-Carlton can win the 2025 AFL Premiership

Re: AFL Rd 22 2022 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Melbourne

Reply #119 –
Quote from: Gointocarlton – on
Cheers, but how many thought he'd really get off?

I didn't but for once I kept it to myself 🤐
Between you and me. I think it's a miracle. I just hope it means our days of getting scr#£ed over are, well, over.
Coming together is the beginning.
Keeping together is progress.
Working together is success.
Henry Ford.