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Re: AFL Rd 7 2025 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Geelong at the MCG

Reply #15 –
Quote from: LordLucifer – on
The last two weeks we have been at a holiday camp, I don't count them as anything more than training drills even though I did have a genuine sense of concern for the NM match)

This week we are back in the saltmine playing the Cats, another loss (even a hard fought loss) will not be considered acceptable nor tolerated.

They have to do a hell of a lot to rekindle my faith & belief, I can't buy into any short-term sugar-fix, I want long-term results & consistency  

Dropping this game will just show once again that we are in fact, frauds !!

Yep spot on. You’re a realist

While i enjoyed this weeks win it changes little for me longterm. I still dont think the list is anywhere near strong enough to go deep into the season which is so disappointing considering how long we have been crap for.
 

Re: AFL Rd 7 2025 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Geelong at the MCG

Reply #16 –
Quote from: Gointocarlton – on
Quote from: LordLucifer – on

The last two weeks we have been at a holiday camp, I don't count them as anything more than training drills even though I did have a genuine sense of concern for the NM match.

This week we are back in the saltmine playing the Cats, another loss (even a hard fought loss) will not be considered acceptable nor tolerated.

They have to do a hell of a lot to rekindle my faith & belief, I can't buy into any short-term sugar-fix, I want long-term results & consistency  

Dropping this game will just show once again that we are in fact, frauds !!


I heard a whisper Weitering's injury is a little more serious than  what is thought.
:o  :o  :o
Hope that's all it is, just a whisper!
2025... Moir of the same to come

Re: AFL Rd 7 2025 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Geelong at the MCG

Reply #17 –
There is no doubt that this week will be a much greater test of where we actually sit.
But don't totally discount the last two weeks as an indicator.

Mediocre sides struggle to put away sides like West Coast and North.
Good sides 'crush' them
71 and 82 points probably qualify as 'crushings'. ;)

Re: AFL Rd 7 2025 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Geelong at the MCG

Reply #18 –
Quote from: Lods – on
There is no doubt that this week will be a much greater test of where we actually sit.
But don't totally discount the last two weeks as an indicator.

Mediocre sides struggle to put away sides like West Coast and North.
Good sides 'crush' them
71 and 82 points probably qualify as 'crushings'. ;)
Agree, you can’t ignore our improved form irrespective of who we played, we looked much more cohesive and go into this weeks match with much more belief.
The Ox is slow but I'm running out of patience.

Re: AFL Rd 7 2025 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Geelong at the MCG

Reply #19 –
Do not underestimate the power of belief, which brings confidence, which brings improved performance.

I remember all too well sitting at the 'G in Round 14, 2023,  We were 13th on the ladder with 4 wins, and playing the Suns.  At quarter time, we were 10 points behind and looking as sick as ever.

Then, someone somewhere flicked a switch.  We kicked 9 in the second quarter and had a nice 'flat-track' win. 

Then we pumped the Hawks, which was also a flat-track win in 2023, having kicked the first 8 goals of the game..

We all know what happened from there, with an ounce of luck we could have pinched the flag.

The last two weeks were against lowly opposition, but the manner of the wins was the more important feature.  Foot on the throat, and kept it there.

It is a big game next week, but I have always felt we match up pretty well with the Cats.

I remain highly optimistic about 2025.

This is now the longest premiership drought in the history of the Carlton Football Club - more evidence of climate change?

Re: AFL Rd 7 2025 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Geelong at the MCG

Reply #20 –
The season's not over until it's over, which means either until it's mathematically / practically impossible to make finals, or if we make finals, until we are eliminated. A loss or win against Geelong proves little IMO, in the context of a full season. If we win and build self belief, that self belief vanishes if we lose the next three. There needs to be a body of work and a mental attitude that doesn't live or die by a single game, or a couple of games. Otherwise the boys are just like weather vanes, and you can't build a sustainable brand like that IMO.

Geelong's form is better than ours at the moment, and they deserve to start favorites. I'll be watching today's game with great interest.

Re: AFL Rd 7 2025 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Geelong at the MCG

Reply #21 –
firstly let cats do battle with hawks and then we can start with thoughts / predictions

Re: AFL Rd 7 2025 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Geelong at the MCG

Reply #22 –
Quote from: tonyo – on
Do not underestimate the power of belief, which brings confidence, which brings improved performance.

I remember all too well sitting at the 'G in Round 14, 2023,  We were 13th on the ladder with 4 wins, and playing the Suns.  At quarter time, we were 10 points behind and looking as sick as ever.

Then, someone somewhere flicked a switch.  We kicked 9 in the second quarter and had a nice 'flat-track' win. 

Then we pumped the Hawks, which was also a flat-track win in 2023, having kicked the first 8 goals of the game..

We all know what happened from there, with an ounce of luck we could have pinched the flag.

I was at that game too and it certainly was flicking a switch. It came out of nowhere and lasted basically the rest of the year.

Wasn't until the port game that I really believed it was anything sustainable.

Not quite sure how or why it happened, but it may have happened again...we just need more time to confirm.

Biggest issue we have is the potential long term loss of Weitering and how we expect to replace him.

Re: AFL Rd 7 2025 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Geelong at the MCG

Reply #23 –
So, if we win and the Dogs. Freo, Essendon, Port and and St.Kilda lose, we'll be in the 8...lol.

Only problem is we have to beat Geelong and Port have to lose to North in Adelaide.

Re: AFL Rd 7 2025 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Geelong at the MCG

Reply #24 –
Let’s just try and play well and win regularly and see where that gets us, huh.
Let’s go BIG !

Re: AFL Rd 7 2025 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Geelong at the MCG

Reply #25 –
Everyone, everywhere has been banging on about how the "last teams we've beaten are Norf and Toasters", well here is the other one, and even after today's great game I reckon we will have their measure. Definitely play H, just not 100% sure who goes, Young did nothing wrong last round. Nice to be back...
I was there, Blight missed!!!

Re: AFL Rd 7 2025 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Geelong at the MCG

Reply #26 –
Any word on Weeters?  Curtis should have weeks I reckon. 
DrE is no more... you ok with that harmonica man?

Re: AFL Rd 7 2025 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Geelong at the MCG

Reply #27 –
if we stop the long bombs into F50 and find different ways  to score we are a huge chance 

Re: AFL Rd 7 2025 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Geelong at the MCG

Reply #28 –
Cats will be down a couple of handy players with Miers and maybe Atkins out which will help us and are due for a loss, that was a tough game vs the Hawks and they will be sore. Same old problem though is who can stop Cameron or at least restrict him to a minimal contribution, do that and we can win. Its about taking your opportunities when other teams are at their weakest and taking advantage of their injuries, playing in tough big games etc and as good as Geelong are you cant win every game and we should be cherry ripe after a couple of games where we didnt have to over exert ourselves and players like Elijah, Charlie will be better for the run and Harry coming back will create problems for the Cats.

Re: AFL Rd 7 2025 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Geelong at the MCG

Reply #29 –
What wins them alot of games is tackles inside 50 and efficiency inside 50.
This game is for the defence in our D50 to stay cool as ice because I think forward of center they can be beaten through clearances. They press very hard and H being an outlet kick could be handy.