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

Reply #30 –
Eventually Pavlov's Dog will develop a prey mindset, fear of being a victim can be crippling.

The fans and media that pile on the players after a loss, they are part of the problem not part of the solution.

There is a difference between a technical or tactical debate, and blatant abuse.

For example, Mathieson's comments are destructive not constructive. In effect he spit in the face of players like Ollie Hollands, Lachlan Cowan and Jagga Smith. Ollie Hollands in particular is starting his career off better than a previous 300 gamer like Kade Simpson, yet Mathieson gave OH a drive by at the first opportunity.
"Extremists on either side will always meet in the Middle!"

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

Reply #31 –
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The fans and media that pile on the players after a loss, they are part of the problem not part of the solution.

There is a difference between a technical or tactical debate, and blatant abuse.

For example, Mathieson's comments are destructive not constructive. In effect he spit in the face of players like Ollie Hollands, Lachlan Cowan and Jagga Smith. Ollie Hollands in particular is starting his career off better than a previous 300 gamer like Kade Simpson, yet Mathieson gave OH a drive by at the first opportunity.

Yes, 100%.

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

Reply #32 –
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Young half-back Billy Wilson will debut for Carlton tomorrow night against Port Adelaide
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Re: AFL Rd 16 2025 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Port Adelaide

Reply #33 –
Young too  :D
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Make it double ✌️

Two Blue debuts: we can't wait to see you out there, Billy Wilson and Flynn Young 🥰

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

Reply #34 –
Hope the new boys turn up and give it a good crack.
Let’s go BIG !
 

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

Reply #35 –
Right decision to include youth, wonder if that was a directive from Management and we are going to see an emphasis on development.

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

Reply #36 –
Been a long time coming for Billy. Hope both the lads go out there and tear it up.
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 16 2025 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Port Adelaide

Reply #37 –
I'd assert the MC had no choice but to make some changes, that loss was unacceptable, and it's a short break.

The bigger news might be, if in the absence of injury, which couple get dropped.

I hope like hell we don't pick the kids and make one of them a sub, maybe sub is now the ideal role for Doc.
"Extremists on either side will always meet in the Middle!"

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

Reply #38 –
Cripps might be one

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Some big news out of Carlton ahead of tomorrow night’s clash with Port Adelaide: Patrick Cripps has been quarantined from main playing group due to illness. Blues still hopeful he’ll play. @FootyonNine
1:51 PM · Jun 25, 2025

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

Reply #39 –
IN : Wilson, Boyd and both Youngs.

OUT : Binns, Carroll, Pitto, Durdin

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

Reply #40 –
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IN : Wilson, Boyd and both Youngs.

OUT : Binns, Carroll, Pitto, Durdin
Fair enough, cant understand how Acres keeps getting a game TBH.
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 16 2025 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Port Adelaide

Reply #41 –
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IN : Wilson, Boyd and both Youngs.

OUT : Binns, Carroll, Pitto, Durdin

Would've played Lemmey instead of Young, but otherwise good enough.

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

Reply #42 –
Saad and Acres should consider themselves very, very fortunate.
DrE is no more... you ok with that harmonica man?

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

Reply #43 –
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Saad and Acres should consider themselves very, very fortunate.
Acres looks injured most weeks he plays and needs to be managed imho.
Port have picked a few duds so I think that helps us, dont mind our ins as young kids will give you effort and it often inspires the older players to step up too.

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

Reply #44 –
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IN : Wilson, Boyd and both Youngs.

OUT : Binns, Carroll, Pitto, Durdin
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?