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Re: AFL Rd 1 2026 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Richmond

Reply #15 –
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I don't think there's a lot of "hate for Boyd." This little black duck much prefers Boyd to Saad... for starters his defensive game is much better... he has a passion for the contest, and his body isn't crumbling! And he can kick on both sides of his body.
In fairness to Saad, he closes a gap better than anybody, but even before his injury it was an all or nothing result, no second chance! To me that isn't good enough for a front-line role, but OK if you're a plus one.

I think we got the balance wrong at the selection table, our tall defenders weren't able to stop the Swans, and our Mids and runners weren't able to stop their opponents. I think we would have been better off to go in with a Med/Sml to replace Young.

What I don't get is that before 1/2-time both teams fumbled horribly, it was like someone had oiled the footy, but after 1/2-time the Swans played like it was cool dry weather while we still fumbled.
"Extremists on either side will always meet in the Middle!"

Re: AFL Rd 1 2026 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Richmond

Reply #16 –
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Quote from: kruddler – on
I don't get all the hate for boyd.
Clearly not rated by the mc.
I don't think there's a lot of "hate for Boyd." This little black duck much prefers Boyd to Saad... for starters his defensive game is much better... he has a passion for the contest, and his body isn't crumbling! And he can kick on both sides of his body.
I don't think anyone on this site has hung it on Boyd? Maybe Krudd is referring to the MC. The only comments I recall were how he'd lost some form/confidence and wasn't getting picked when playing well enough in the magoos. I'd have him ahead of Saad

Re: AFL Rd 1 2026 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Richmond

Reply #17 –
Get us back on the G, give us space to create space, let the runners run, be bold in our approach......and actually show some of the preseason tricks we have been practicing without being suffocated on a postage stamp by a very competent team, like we were last week. 4 - 5 goals would be nice.
 

Re: AFL Rd 1 2026 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Richmond

Reply #18 –
Best for Voss that we don't lose.

Re: AFL Rd 1 2026 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Richmond

Reply #19 –
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In fairness to Saad, he closes a gap better than anybody, but even before his injury it was an all or nothing result, no second chance!


He is still far and away the player with the best closing speed and potential to create turnovers - I would keep playing him unless he is injured