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Re: AFL Rd 24 2024 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs St. Kilda

Reply #105 –
Quote from: Gointocarlton – on
I look at last weeks makeshift fwd line who played like rabid dogs and I cant help but think that this weeks fwd line is going back to what hasn't worked for the previous 6 weeks. I hope and pray I'm wrong because the thought of StK ending our season makes me feel physically ill.

Yep. Our forward line last week was desperation personified - up in the air, on the grass... didn't matter. 20 inside 50 tackles and 15 marks inside 50... that's the goal for Sunday.

Last Sunday's forward line was full of blue collar workers, flat knacker. Options a plenty for the mids to choose...

But, as you point out, with Charles' possible return, so might old/bad habits... putting it on an immobile Charles' head. The message for Charles is simple... work! No finessing. Work. No half-@rsed chases... real defensive pressure.

For the mids and others kicking it into the forward line, the message is simple... don't go looking for Charles only, lower the eyes ( ;D ), move your eyes, choose the best navy blue option.
Only our ruthless best, from Board to bootstudders will get us no. 17

Re: AFL Rd 24 2024 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs St. Kilda

Reply #106 –
Although it seems to defy logic, histrionics are apparently a reality. The Aints for some absurd, illogical reason do 'have the wood' on us (there's another footy cliche for your list, Principal LODS  ;D ).

The other worry for this game is that, hate him or love him, Ross L is a very good strategic coach. He'll do his homework on us and will have strategies to blunten Crippa's and Hewett's influences. The Aints kicked 13 second half goals against a very good defensive unit in the Pussycats last game. The changes that Ross L made at half time blind-sided the Pussycats.

Plus the Aints will be playing with a nothing to lose freedom. If we're 'tight' due to the importance of this game, then caution and fear will replace the boldness of our last outing and we'll be rooted.

Above the shoulders will be the imperative for this game. Even with the injuries, we know we've got the blokes who can get the job done. We'll need more defensive and tackle pressure than we had against the Weagles because this mob will keep coming. We'll have to find something even more special than our last game to win this.
Only our ruthless best, from Board to bootstudders will get us no. 17

Re: AFL Rd 24 2024 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs St. Kilda

Reply #107 –
Quote from: Professer E – on
I think Moir is a real wildcard.  Fantasia is run and done, why should he get a run ahead of a fizzed up kid?  Reap the whirlwind.
Agree 100%. Go with the future not a washed up player that offers nothing.

Re: AFL Rd 24 2024 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs St. Kilda

Reply #108 –
I'll vomit all over myself if I see Fantasia out there on Sunday.

Re: AFL Rd 24 2024 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs St. Kilda

Reply #109 –
I'll need a new remote
DrE is no more... you ok with that harmonica man?

Re: AFL Rd 24 2024 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs St. Kilda

Reply #110 –
I want to know (a) who is on our Match Committee & (b) who appoints them ??

We have the dumbest, non-progressive, far too risky, non-competitive group making decisions about the weekly team selections I've ever seen in all of my years following this club.

They keep selecting half-injured players and total letdowns like Martin & Fantasia.

How the hell can Curnow be ready ?? If they play him and he fully breaks down again then he won't be available for the finals if we make them.

Reward the young guys who played their hearts out last week !!

Dumb dumb dumb. 
"The Other Teams Can Rot In Hell"

Re: AFL Rd 24 2024 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs St. Kilda

Reply #111 –
For the record Fantasia hasn't played since round 17 and has had no part in our poor form of late.
2012 HAPPENED!!!!!!!

Re: AFL Rd 24 2024 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs St. Kilda

Reply #112 –
If we go with the named team we will win if they are fit.

Re: AFL Rd 24 2024 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs St. Kilda

Reply #113 –
There's a subset of posters on here, whose seemingly inexhaustible fondness for kids who have shown little, and subpar VFL players, never ceases to amaze me. This is absolutely the wrong game to be taking risks. Too many kids end up placing pressure on the senior guys. We need experienced players with years in the system to minimize the risks.

Re: AFL Rd 24 2024 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs St. Kilda

Reply #114 –
Talk around in a few places at the moment that Charlie won't play.
Wait for the confirmation though.

Re: AFL Rd 24 2024 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs St. Kilda

Reply #115 –
Quote from: PaulP – on
There's a subset of posters on here, whose seemingly inexhaustible fondness for kids who have shown little, and subpar VFL players, never ceases to amaze me. This is absolutely the wrong game to be taking risks. Too many kids end up placing pressure on the senior guys. We need experienced players with years in the system to minimize the risks.

The other side of the coin is the fact that the Binns and Lord kids did quite well last week and Moir showed something in his cameo.  However, St Kilda will be a different bucket of prawns to West Coast and the kids will feel genuine AFL pressure for the first time.

You're absolutely right about not taking risks Paul, and we shouldn't include anyone with the slightest doubt over their ability to stay on the park or cope with an opposition who will go a lot harder than West Coast.

Strangely enough, I think that our MC is fully aware of the risks, the probability of injured players getting through the game, and the ability of largely untried kids to compete against a tough opposition.  The 23 players who run out on Sunday will be our best possible team in the circumstances.  Let's hope that they can get the job done.
It's still the Gulf of Mexico, Don Old!

Re: AFL Rd 24 2024 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs St. Kilda

Reply #116 –
Quote from: Lods – on
Talk around in a few places at the moment that Charlie won't play.
Wait for the confirmation though.

I can tell you now, he's not playing.
2012 HAPPENED!!!!!!!

Re: AFL Rd 24 2024 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs St. Kilda

Reply #117 –
Yep...seems that way.

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Michael Voss confirms Charlie Curnow won’t play this week. Confident he’ll be available for a first final if they make it.
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Re: AFL Rd 24 2024 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs St. Kilda

Reply #118 –
The season at an end.
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