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Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth

Reply #90 –
Our line-up:

B:   35 Harry Dean   23 Jacob Weitering   2 Lachlan Cowan
HB:   26 Nick Haynes   11 Mitch McGovern   24 Nic Newman
C:   14 Oliver Florent   9 Patrick Cripps   32 Matthew Carroll
HF:   12 Ben Ainsworth   7 Jagga Smith   44 Francis Evans
F:   6 Zac Williams   19 Will Hayward   17 Brodie Kemp
R:   25 Liam Reidy   36 Cooper Lord   18 Sam Walsh
Int:   5 Adam Cerra   33 Lewis Young   4  Oliver Hollands   39 Talor Byrne   43 Ashton Moir
Em:   45 Flynn Young   46 Matthew Cottrell   40 Hudson O'Keeffe

[1] How Flynn Young isn't getting a game, I don't know. He is obviously doing something amiss, although I have no idea what it might be.
[2] Who is going to do a negative role on guys like Bolton?
[3] For that matter, is Young going to be our 2nd ruck again?
Our MC does some things I'll never understand.
Live Long and Prosper!

Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth

Reply #91 –
I wish I could understand the logic behind not selecting Hewitt & Acres after so many losses!!!

Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth

Reply #92 –
Flynn Young won't get chance to show his wares this week unless he's a late in, with the VFL side playing at virtually the same time a continent away ::)
Stupid VFL scheduling this year.

I'd rather he was playing and pressing his claims, rather than being a spectator.

Just wondering, Frankie Evans has been playing a bit of that defensive forward Fogarty role.
He's up amongst our tackle leaders and is often second man in, to make sure the tackle is effective in preventing the ball getting out.
Does he have the pace and 'tank' to be a run with player.

Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth

Reply #94 –
How does Voss and co look the likes of Flynn Young and even Hewitt in the eye while gifting another game to blokes like Moir?

No selection integrity even when the club is equal 2nd last on the ladder.

Club is a shambles.  
 

Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth

Reply #95 –
Quote from: shawny – on
How does Voss and co look the likes of Flynn Young and even Hewitt in the eye while gifting another game to blokes like Moir?

No selection integrity even when the club is equal 2nd last on the ladder.

Club is a shambles.  

Young would come in for Byrne.   Hewett would replace a midfielder (probably Cripps or Cerra if anyone).

Moir is coming in to replace Harry as a alternatative "key forward".  He does play tall, and is more of a target in the forwardline than Flynn Young is. 
"everything you know is wrong"

Paul Hewson

Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth

Reply #96 –
Quote from: ratlice – on
I wish I could understand the logic behind not selecting Hewitt & Acres after so many losses!!!

Hewett won our B+F last year.
We want to get Cody Walker as cheaply as possible.

Take out your B+F winner and results will suffer and you'll get Walker cheaper.

or to be put simply....
Tanking.



Now i don't actually believe that, but i'm a bit surprised to see Lord back instead of Hewett as they are similar style players with Hewett (clearly) being better at this stage.

Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth

Reply #97 –
Quote from: kruddler – on
Now i don't actually believe that, but i'm a bit surprised to see Lord back instead of Hewett as they are similar style players with Hewett (clearly) being better at this stage.

Looking to the future perhaps. ;)  :D

Seriously though, unless he's been given some guarantee, you would have to think Voss would be selecting (and demanding selection) of the team best suited to win the game.
I'm a wrap for Lord, but I think Hewett still has him covered and if only one can play it should probably be Hewett.

Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth

Reply #98 –
Quote from: ratlice – on
I wish I could understand the logic behind not selecting Hewitt & Acres after so many losses!!!
I can understand moving on from Acres, his shoulders are shot and his disposal is diabolical. He has a huge engine and will work his ass off but I'm afraid in an age where kicking is king, it rules him out.
George I cant understand, he is a better option than Cerra in my view, the coaching staff see it different.

Can I just add this on disposal, running around in front of 2-3K people is a different kettle of fish to the pressure of needing to perform in front of 70-80K blood thirsty fans.
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 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth

Reply #99 –
Quote from: kruddler – on
Quote from: ratlice – on
I wish I could understand the logic behind not selecting Hewitt & Acres after so many losses!!!

Hewett won our B+F last year.
We want to get Cody Walker as cheaply as possible.

Take out your B+F winner and results will suffer and you'll get Walker cheaper.

or to be put simply....
Tanking.



Now i don't actually believe that, but i'm a bit surprised to see Lord back instead of Hewett as they are similar style players with Hewett (clearly) being better at this stage.


They do play Lord on the wing.    While he is a inside mid, in the MC's mind he is more versatile than George.

Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth

Reply #100 –
Hewett also has a history of back issues.  Potentially hes just not having a good year, and it suits us for him to play some other players and see whether or not we can fast track them in.

George isnt going anywhere any time soon.  I dont mind us taking the opportunity to give guys a breather.
"everything you know is wrong"

Paul Hewson

Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth

Reply #101 –
As much as I want to make commentary about our MC and selection strategies, it seem obvious that there is more to the fitness, injury and form of players than we know.
"Extremists on either side will always meet in the Middle!"

Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth

Reply #102 –
Quote from: Gointocarlton – on
I can understand moving on from Acres, his shoulders are shot and his disposal is diabolical.
He had two shocking disposal attempts last weekend, I'm mean they were so bad I'm surprised he even made contact with the footy!

What is the golfing term, shanked, chunked?

In both cases I think he was 5m clear of anybody else, they are coach killing moments, so I could understand the hesitance. As I mentioned in the VFL thread, we should have won that game by 15 goals, but instead we limped over the line looking very average.
"Extremists on either side will always meet in the Middle!"

Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Fremantle in Perth

Reply #103 –
Quote from: Gointocarlton – on
Quote from: ratlice – on
I wish I could understand the logic behind not selecting Hewitt & Acres after so many losses!!!
I can understand moving on from Acres, his shoulders are shot and his disposal is diabolical. He has a huge engine and will work his ass off but I'm afraid in an age where kicking is king, it rules him out.
George I cant understand, he is a better option than Cerra in my view, the coaching staff see it different.

Can I just add this on disposal, running around in front of 2-3K people is a different kettle of fish to the pressure of needing to perform in front of 70-80K blood thirsty fans.
Rumours Hewett will be on the trade table at seasons end given he only has one year left on his contract...