Re: AFL Rd 9 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Western Bulldogs Reply #60 – May 09, 2023, 08:40:06 pm Quote from: madbluboy on May 09, 2023, 08:18:52 pmTDK has played 5 games for 3 wins, 1 loss and a draw.....and?Its not about him, its about team balance....and if we include him, we sacrifice team balance.Pittonet has shown that with backups of Young and McKay (and SOJ if we need) we lose nothing in the midfield.Alternatively, if we play TDK, we lose a spot on the bench and a midfield rotation.....which given we are struggling with sustained pressure, we could use every bit we can get.TDK doesn't improve the side.Honey doesn't improve the side.Kennedy does.
Re: AFL Rd 9 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Western Bulldogs Reply #61 – May 09, 2023, 09:13:26 pm I'd tip against us this week.The dogs don't have to bring their best to beat us at the moment, but we have to bring our best effort to get a win.I actually think we will win, but I suspect we probably won't.
Re: AFL Rd 9 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Western Bulldogs Reply #62 – May 09, 2023, 10:35:48 pm Newmy free to play, charge thrown out. 2 Likes
Re: AFL Rd 9 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Western Bulldogs Reply #63 – May 09, 2023, 11:23:19 pm Agree, Thry. I don't bet, but if I did, I'd stay well away from this game.It has been a long time since Carlton supporters have gone into a game like this with confidence.I think it is very winnable - we just have to play better than we have been.
Re: AFL Rd 9 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Western Bulldogs Reply #64 – May 10, 2023, 12:18:41 am Quote from: Gointocarlton on May 09, 2023, 10:35:48 pmNewmy free to play, charge thrown out.Our record at the tribunal looks pretty good. W W
Re: AFL Rd 9 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Western Bulldogs Reply #65 – May 10, 2023, 01:58:16 am Quote from: Thryleon on May 09, 2023, 09:13:26 pmI'd tip against us this week.The dogs don't have to bring their best to beat us at the moment, but we have to bring our best effort to get a win.I actually think we will win, but I suspect we probably won't. Not confident on this game at all. It is true that our best efforts, and high intensity sets up a win. However our lack of composure for four quarters and hard efforts will see a 2 to 3 goal loss. Just an opinion.
Re: AFL Rd 9 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Western Bulldogs Reply #66 – May 10, 2023, 06:43:52 am So basically...we have to wait and see which Carlton turns up.And that's the heart of the problem. 3 Likes
Re: AFL Rd 9 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Western Bulldogs Reply #67 – May 10, 2023, 07:07:28 am Quote from: Lods on May 10, 2023, 06:43:52 amSo basically...we have to wait and see which Carlton turns up.And that's the heart of the problem. Just stop our errors!Simples
Re: AFL Rd 9 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Western Bulldogs Reply #68 – May 10, 2023, 07:31:18 am Quote from: Lods on May 10, 2023, 06:43:52 amSo basically...we have to wait and see which Carlton turns up.Not really, same 23 (more or less) as last week who struggle under pressure.
Re: AFL Rd 9 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Western Bulldogs Reply #69 – May 10, 2023, 08:31:36 am Owies may be the solution to our small forward problem. He runs hard and applies pressure. He also seems to make Durdin and Motlop play better. He’s never really been a favourite of mine but absence makes the heart grow fonder. If he does show on his return that he’s the secret ingredient, I’ll turn full on fanboy. 1 Likes
Re: AFL Rd 9 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Western Bulldogs Reply #70 – May 10, 2023, 08:37:16 am Quote from: Lods on May 10, 2023, 06:43:52 amSo basically...we have to wait and see which Carlton turns up.And that's the heart of the problem. Are we learning and improving? Another exciting chance to find out. Place your bets gentlefolk.
Re: AFL Rd 9 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Western Bulldogs Reply #71 – May 10, 2023, 10:28:16 am Agreed Mav...I think he was going at about 2 goals per game early in the season before the injury. Definite in this week. 1 Likes
Re: AFL Rd 9 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Western Bulldogs Reply #72 – May 10, 2023, 12:46:37 pm Quote from: Thryleon on May 07, 2023, 12:26:37 pmDurdin and motlop kicked 4 goals and registered 10 tackles between them against the lions. Not sure why they're getting targeted for our loss against Brisbane.They are also 20 and 19yrs old...... let stop comparing them to Papley and Cameron, for now, hey??? 5 Likes
Re: AFL Rd 9 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Western Bulldogs Reply #73 – May 10, 2023, 01:55:21 pm Quote from: Milhanna13 on May 10, 2023, 12:46:37 pmThey are also 20 and 19yrs old...... let stop comparing them to Papley and Cameron, for now, hey???I understand, but I didn't notice Walsh's age being an excuse for a lack of work rate or a reluctance to compete physically. Sure we get Walsh is exceptional, but making the effort whether the outcome is good or bad seems not negotiable.I can understand being lost in traffic, needing to gain experience in the hustle and bustle of AFL, but I can't see a reason for people who have been in the AFL system for a year or more lacking a work ethic on game day.The AFL media lambasted Newman for giving up the chase against Cameron, actually surrounded by multiple opponents he had zero hope of catching Cameron. Go and watch Motlop he doesn't chase against people he can actually catch!
Re: AFL Rd 9 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Western Bulldogs Reply #74 – May 10, 2023, 02:00:50 pm Puzzling … you read the bit about Owies making them better rather than replacing them? That’s like saying that It’s wrong to say Jeremy Cameron plays better when Hawkins is up and about (as they force defenders to decide who to cover).