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Re: AFL Rd 18 2025 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Brisbane

Reply #90 –
The thing I've noticed about Motlop is, unlike a few of our others he gets to where the ball 'is'...and not where it "aint".
That doesn't mean he always takes possession.
He's not clean...yet.
But he's often at the contest.

Re: AFL Rd 18 2025 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Brisbane

Reply #91 –
Quote from: madbluboy – on
There not good numbers for a midfielder which is where he mainy played last night.

Certainly our mainline mids had better numbers, but judged at his level (young man learning the caper who gets thrown around a bit), they're decent IMO.

Re: AFL Rd 18 2025 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Brisbane

Reply #92 –
Quote from: Lods – on
The thing I've noticed about Motlop is, unlike a few of our others he gets to where the ball 'is'...and not where it "aint".
That doesn't mean he always takes possession.
He's not clean...yet.
But he's often at the contest.
True good point

Re: AFL Rd 18 2025 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Brisbane

Reply #93 –
Quote from: Lods – on
The thing I've noticed about Motlop is, unlike a few of our others he gets to where the ball 'is'...and not where it "aint".
That doesn't mean he always takes possession.
He's not clean...yet.
But he's often at the contest.
He definitely looks much better around the ball, it gets him up and running.
"Extremists on either side will always meet in the Middle!"

Re: AFL Rd 18 2025 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Brisbane

Reply #94 –
Zac Bailey has received a 1 match suspension for his bump on Nick Haynes.

Re: AFL Rd 18 2025 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Brisbane

Reply #95 –
e hollands no way make him earn his spot  not like last time
 

Re: AFL Rd 18 2025 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Brisbane

Reply #96 –
Quote from: PaulP – on
Zac Bailey has received a 1 match suspension for his bump on Nick Haynes.
Not even a free kick on the day.

Re: AFL Rd 18 2025 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Brisbane

Reply #97 –
Quote from: Micky0 – on
Not even a free kick on the day.

Yes, that's right. But I don't mind the Tribunal picking up things missed by the umps. Among other things, it mean they're trying to look after the players. We need more of that IMO.

Re: AFL Rd 18 2025 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Brisbane

Reply #98 –
Quote from: pew2 – on
e hollands no way make him earn his spot  not like last time
EH is a walk up start I suspect, a class above most on our list.

Not overly blessed with pace, but knows how to get where the footy is, compete for it then use it reliably.

In my version of the world, footballers are footballers, if they are convicted of something they do the time, if they aren't they are free to continue, just like the rest of us! I'm not having this role model bullsh1t or special rules for special people.
"Extremists on either side will always meet in the Middle!"

Re: AFL Rd 18 2025 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Brisbane

Reply #99 –
Use the mechanisms available.  You dont waste a list spot on a player anymore, you actually get a free hit at a top up, and it provides a method to continue supporting Elijah, keep him on the list, and not cost us.

IMHO, I would be keeping him and trying to get him right.  The problem begins with knowing how far gone he is.

Obviously that cant continue forever, but you have to make provisions at times, and try get the player right, unless football is something that is no good for him.
"everything you know is wrong"

Paul Hewson

Re: AFL Rd 18 2025 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Brisbane

Reply #100 –
It would be ironic for us to kybosh a player with personal issues, mental health or other otherwise, but who is largely free of injury.

Especially given we have spent the last bulk of the last decade persisting with blokes who were physically broken.
"Extremists on either side will always meet in the Middle!"

Re: AFL Rd 18 2025 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Brisbane

Reply #101 –
We got rid of Stocker who had real mental health issues.
2012 HAPPENED!!!!!!!

Re: AFL Rd 18 2025 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Brisbane

Reply #102 –
In fairness to our club, Stocker later said he was about to pull up stumps due to the impact of the pandemic on the AFL season. I believe our club advised him he needed to get away from football for the sake of his own sanity.

After deciding he did not want to give it away yet, he stayed in football through the pre-season supplemental pick.

If EH pulls the pin, it's his right to do so and we should respect it, if he wants to continue we'd be hypocrites to pull the rug.
"Extremists on either side will always meet in the Middle!"

Re: AFL Rd 18 2025 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Brisbane

Reply #103 –
There was another factor.  Stocker was reportedly a bit full of himself after the trade SOS pulled to get him. 

A delisting may have knocked him down a couple of pegs.

He also was another SOS player that has been an also ran from the first round.

Ultimately, he only stepped away from the club in 2020, and we gave him 2 seasons to prove himself after that.  My last memory of Stocker was him barely getting a touch, and not exactly getting near an opponent in a must draw/win match vs Collingwood in Round 23.

Had a smidge of the FIGJAMS from all reports.  Who knows for sure.  We could sure have used him this season if he was willing to build a tank, but he hasnt been amazing for the Saints either.

Id kind of forgotten all about him to be honest.
"everything you know is wrong"

Paul Hewson

Re: AFL Rd 18 2025 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Brisbane

Reply #104 –
Quote from: Thryleon – on
There was another factor.  Stocker was reportedly a bit full of himself after the trade SOS pulled to get him. 

A delisting may have knocked him down a couple of pegs.

He also was another SOS player that has been an also ran from the first round.

Ultimately, he only stepped away from the club in 2020, and we gave him 2 seasons to prove himself after that.  My last memory of Stocker was him barely getting a touch, and not exactly getting near an opponent in a must draw/win match vs Collingwood in Round 23.

Had a smidge of the FIGJAMS from all reports.  Who knows for sure.  We could sure have used him this season if he was willing to build a tank, but he hasnt been amazing for the Saints either.

Id kind of forgotten all about him to be honest.
Smidge of Figjam? He has it 44 gallon drums.
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