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Re: AFL Rd 23 2024 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs West Coast in Perth

Reply #195
My phone as already started smoking with abusive texts.

The vultures are circling.

L I F T  B A B Y  B A G G E R S ! ! ! !


Text back with GAGF :)
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 23 2024 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs West Coast in Perth

Reply #196
I think we can win, WC are not that good and Im hoping we show some fight and pride as GTC suggested and Im sure Cripps, Walsh, Weitering and other senior players can lead the kids to a win and redeem some respect after last weeks debacle.
The players owe Voss after last weeks feeble display and another loss wont be tolerated by long suffering fans Im sure.

I like your optimism and logic EB. 

A win over the Eagles with our injury-depleted team would be a pretty good indicator of development.
It's still the Gulf of Mexico, Don Old!

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Reply #197
It the highest point of his jump, not the highest point of the ball trajectory.
So they should say "he marked the ball at his highest point".
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 23 2024 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs West Coast in Perth

Reply #198
What does it actually mean?

I would have thought that every players' eyes are on roughly the same plane  ::)

If it means looking for a passing opportunity, then why not say that?  It's just another meaningless phrase that has crept into the commentators' repertoire.

Its take the shorter, smarter option when its available and not just bomb long and hope.

I've always known it since i was a kid as my dad used to say it, but never known its origin.

I just assumed it had as much to do with looking at the old magnetic whiteboard. Instead of kicking it over the HF line deep into the goals, lower your eyes and see whats in front of you.

In reality, i think its more simple than that. When a player is looking to kick deep, they seem to tilt their head back so their eyes are higher and it gives them more of an ability to see longer.
Lowering them looks at whats in front of you more, rather than over them.

Re: AFL Rd 23 2024 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs West Coast in Perth

Reply #199
So they should say "he marked the ball at his highest point".

He marked it at its highest point.....that is physically possible.

That is, the highest point he can reach while jumping at it, rather than waiting for the ball to come down to you you went up and got it.

Re: AFL Rd 23 2024 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs West Coast in Perth

Reply #200
Its take the shorter, smarter option when its available and not just bomb long and hope.

I've always known it since i was a kid as my dad used to say it, but never known its origin.

I just assumed it had as much to do with looking at the old magnetic whiteboard. Instead of kicking it over the HF line deep into the goals, lower your eyes and see whats in front of you.

In reality, i think its more simple than that. When a player is looking to kick deep, they seem to tilt their head back so their eyes are higher and it gives them more of an ability to see longer.
Lowering them looks at whats in front of you more, rather than over them.

You'd only need to tilt your head back if you were intending to pass to someone in the upper levels.

There might be the odd occasion when a player "doesn't see" a teammate in a good position to mark a pass or receive a a handpass but in 99.9% of cases, the bloke with the ball will have seen every teammate and opponent in at least a 180 degree arc in front of him.  The critical factor is whether the player's brain can evaluate the options and choose the most appropriate in the context of the player's ability to execute the kick, the target's ability to get to the ball's path, the location and ability of defenders, and the chances of a shot at goal or a long bomb succeeding.

Rather the "lower the eyes", it's "choose the right option". 
It's still the Gulf of Mexico, Don Old!

Re: AFL Rd 23 2024 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs West Coast in Perth

Reply #201
You'd only need to tilt your head back if you were intending to pass to someone in the upper levels.

There might be the odd occasion when a player "doesn't see" a teammate in a good position to mark a pass or receive a a handpass but in 99.9% of cases, the bloke with the ball will have seen every teammate and opponent in at least a 180 degree arc in front of him.  The critical factor is whether the player's brain can evaluate the options and choose the most appropriate in the context of the player's ability to execute the kick, the target's ability to get to the ball's path, the location and ability of defenders, and the chances of a shot at goal or a long bomb succeeding.

Rather the "lower the eyes", it's "choose the right option".

I understand what you are saying, but its something that just kinda happens.

Next time you are watching a game of football, take note of it, people do it.

Re: AFL Rd 23 2024 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs West Coast in Perth

Reply #202
What does it actually mean?

I would have thought that every players' eyes are on roughly the same plane  ::)

If it means looking for a passing opportunity, then why not say that?  It's just another meaningless phrase that has crept into the commentators' repertoire.
The original context is a call by the coaches for players not to be fixated on the goal posts.
"Extremists on either side will always meet in the Middle!"

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Reply #203
When I used to kick high I actually looked down...tried to get under the 'ball'.
Otherwise it was straight ahead to see which way Jezza was leading.
Often I'd just ignore him and bang the paper stuffed stocking through the garage doors. :D  :D

Re: AFL Rd 23 2024 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs West Coast in Perth

Reply #204
What does it actually mean?

I would have thought that every players' eyes are on roughly the same plane  ::)

If it means looking for a passing opportunity, then why not say that?  It's just another meaningless phrase that has crept into the commentators' repertoire.

I don't get the fuss. It's just another footy cliche. It's often used in response to a side that when moving into the forward line and doing the usual thing of kicking long to a tall to no or little avail, rather 'lower your eyes' to assess better/other/shorter options. Don't waste the kick.
Only our ruthless best, from Board to bootstudders will get us no. 17

Re: AFL Rd 23 2024 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs West Coast in Perth

Reply #205
Rapt to see Moir get a gig. X factor.

In the circumstances I thought Vossy' media conference was good. What are you going to do and think in the situation we find ourselves? Bleat, moan and whinge about injuries -- players who aint there -- or do you search for the pony under all that horse sh*t?
Only our ruthless best, from Board to bootstudders will get us no. 17

Re: AFL Rd 23 2024 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs West Coast in Perth

Reply #206
Emergencies: Lemmey, Akuei, Wilson.

Everyone else is in.

Thats gotta be a slap in the face for Lemmey.

Rather go with no key forwards than him.

Re: AFL Rd 23 2024 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs West Coast in Perth

Reply #207
I like your optimism and logic EB. 

A win over the Eagles with our injury-depleted team would be a pretty good indicator of development.

Call me crazy but I’m tipping us this week. 🤪
Reality always wins in the end.

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Reply #208
Call me crazy but I’m tipping us this week. 🤪

Technically our reserves side would have beat them if we were talking 6 weeks ago. The Weagles are junk, they sacked their coach FFS. Yet because of the spectacular slide we have managed, they are odds on with the bookies and we (me at least) are calling it season over. I guess we will know a fair bit more about our list come Sunday night. Dumb as dog crap leaving out Lemmey if you ask me thought.
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 23 2024 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs West Coast in Perth

Reply #209
Emergencies: Lemmey, Akuei, Wilson.

Everyone else is in.

Thats gotta be a slap in the face for Lemmey.

Rather go with no key forwards than him.

I dont get it leaving Lemmey out, this was a chance to see where he is at and his form hasnt been terrible.