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Re: AFL Rd 16 2025 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Port Adelaide

Reply #60 –
Quote from: Thryleon – on
I thought Binns was alright, but clearly didnt do what he was expected to (which might have been to hold position out wide, rather than get sucked into contests). 

I agree about Binns and, although he has some limitations, I am pleased to see Boyd selected; he doesn't take a backward step.

Re: AFL Rd 16 2025 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Port Adelaide

Reply #61 –
Quote from: RiverRat – on
Quote from: Thryleon – on
I thought Binns was alright, but clearly didnt do what he was expected to (which might have been to hold position out wide, rather than get sucked into contests). 

I agree about Binns and, although he has some limitations, I am pleased to see Boyd selected; he doesn't take a backward step.
I read on BF (which means take it with a grain or ten of salt) that Binns tend to do his own thing instead of following instructions. Apparently, it has been a trait since his U19 days. It makes me wonder two things: why we recruited him, and if we are going to retain him. But it does explain why he gets dropped.

Boyd, on the other hand, tends to do what he is asked to do.
Live Long and Prosper!

Re: AFL Rd 16 2025 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Port Adelaide

Reply #62 –
Quote from: kruddler – on
Quote from: Gointocarlton – on
Fair enough, cant understand how Acres keeps getting a game TBH.

Because he is one of our best and most consistent players?!

Against North....
2nd most pressure acts (28)
3rd most meters gained (356)
=2nd most score involvements (6)
=1st marks inside 50 (3)
=1st contested marks (2)
=1st tackles inside 50 (2)
=4th most inside 50's (4)
5th most possessions (21)
4th most contested possessions (9)
=4th most marks (7)
=8th tackles (3)
=7th clearances (2)
=2nd most shots on goal (1.2)

What more do you want from him?

We have certainly got some harsh critics.

I think that Acres isn't playing his best footy but he is consistently among our top performing players.  I guess he hasn't kicked a match winning goal in the dying minutes for a while now  ::)
It's still the Gulf of Mexico, Don Old!

Re: AFL Rd 16 2025 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Port Adelaide

Reply #63 –
Is Cripps playing

Re: AFL Rd 16 2025 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Port Adelaide

Reply #64 –
We play in too many close games and it amplifies the clangers made by players, but unfortunately it's risk and reward in close games, and you need the risk to come off to get a result. Clangers in a close game are the worst kind.
"Extremists on either side will always meet in the Middle!"

Re: AFL Rd 16 2025 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Port Adelaide

Reply #65 –
Quote from: Thryleon – on
Yeah my tip is young to be the sub on last weeks form (flynn).  Motlop starts, and HOF comes in if weiters doesn't get up.  Corey durdin would have to come in of cripps doesn't get up....

If Crippa doesn't come up I'd like to see Cooper Lord given the gig.
HOF insurance for Weiters?
Only our ruthless best, from Board to bootstudders will get us no. 17

Re: AFL Rd 16 2025 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Port Adelaide

Reply #66 –
Congratulations to Jack on playing the Silvagnis' 679th V/AFL game tonight.

The Silvagnis will pass the Murphys' tally tonight and are closing in on the Kennedys' 695 game record.  Of course, the Silvagnis are unique in that they are a one club family.

Let's hope Jack and his teammates mark the occasion in style!
It's still the Gulf of Mexico, Don Old!

Re: AFL Rd 16 2025 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Port Adelaide

Reply #67 –
Flynn Young the sub........ just not fair!  Give a new kid a specific roll first up in his preferred position where he can succeed rather than a spare parts player who could end up filling a gap anywhere!!

Re: AFL Rd 16 2025 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Port Adelaide

Reply #68 –
Quote from: townsendcalling – on
Flynn Young the sub........ just not fair!  Give a new kid a specific roll first up in his preferred position where he can succeed rather than a spare parts player who could end up filling a gap anywhere!!

Thats ok, we are playing 15 injured players so he should get subbed in soon enough.

Re: AFL Rd 16 2025 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Port Adelaide

Reply #69 –
Quote from: kruddler – on
Quote from: townsendcalling – on
Flynn Young the sub........ just not fair!  Give a new kid a specific roll first up in his preferred position where he can succeed rather than a spare parts player who could end up filling a gap anywhere!!

Thats ok, we are playing 15 injured players so he should get subbed in soon enough.

Wouldn't surprise to see him earlier rather than later.
Reasoning for sub spot may centre around fitness levels.
They're probably still getting him up to speed with the demands of AFL level football
Give him a taste at this level and see how he goes.
When he comes on it won't matter who he replaces...He'll slot into a role that suits, most likely around half-forward/wing

Re: AFL Rd 16 2025 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Port Adelaide

Reply #70 –
Win just win. Thats all

Re: AFL Rd 16 2025 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Port Adelaide

Reply #71 –
Quote from: townsendcalling – on
Flynn Young the sub........ just not fair!  Give a new kid a specific roll first up in his preferred position where he can succeed rather than a spare parts player who could end up filling a gap anywhere!!
I was pretty flat after last week's game, so I turned on the vfl game on the train on the way home.

Young for mine wasn't as good as the stat sheet showed and I thought he was a quiet achiever relative to some of the others so not shocked to see him sub.
"everything you know is wrong"

Paul Hewson

Re: AFL Rd 16 2025 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Port Adelaide

Reply #72 –
Ollie warming in the centre with the mids, Wilson in releasing him from the backline by the look of it.
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