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Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Fremantle

Reply #45 –
Moir is still only a kid. Just turned 21, hasn't even played 15 games yet.

He may well have a long career and i expect it to be similar to someone like Houlihan who will constantly be berated for the way he 'looks' when he plays.

Its not the 'in' thing at the moment for someone to conserve their energy and not waste it chasing someone they will never catch.
The 'in' thing is why someone like Fogarty has kept someone like Moir out of the side. Run, chase, tackle.

At the end of the day, whoever kicks the most goals wins games.
Moir might do nothing for 90% of the game, but he'll likely kick you a goal or 2 in the other 10%.....which is an upgrade on Fogarty.
I actually wrote that before deciding to double check my observations.

13 games
15 goals (7 behinds)

1.15 goals/ game

Fogarty
76 games
36 goals (40 behinds)
0.39 goals/game

Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Fremantle

Reply #46 –
Quote from: kruddler – on
Moir is still only a kid. Just turned 21, hasn't even played 15 games yet.

He may well have a long career and i expect it to be similar to someone like Houlihan who will constantly be berated for the way he 'looks' when he plays.

Its not the 'in' thing at the moment for someone to conserve their energy and not waste it chasing someone they will never catch.
The 'in' thing is why someone like Fogarty has kept someone like Moir out of the side. Run, chase, tackle.

At the end of the day, whoever kicks the most goals wins games.
Moir might do nothing for 90% of the game, but he'll likely kick you a goal or 2 in the other 10%.....which is an upgrade on Fogarty.
I actually wrote that before deciding to double check my observations.

13 games
15 goals (7 behinds)

1.15 goals/ game

Fogarty
76 games
36 goals (40 behinds)
0.39 goals/game

I suspect that you're on the money with Moir. He will probably have a long career distinguished by brilliant cameos from time to time, consistent goal kicking but never really taking the game by the scruff of the neck.  Jack Ison seems to be a similar player and those two may end up competing for the same spot.
"Negative waves are not helpful. Try saying something righteous and hopeful instead." Oddball

Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Fremantle

Reply #47 –
Quote from: Gointocarlton – on
I saw a video of Cottrell talking about Ainsworth. THATS the type of player we need at our club. The Application form should have 4 questions:
1. Can you run fast?
2. Can you kick well?
3. Do you want to win?
4. Are you a Kent?
If you answered yes to all 4, welcome to the CFC and you will be considered for the captaincy.

Our man Thry predicted that Ainsworth would be the pick of our new recruits and it seems that he's nailed it.  Ainsworth hasn't yet played his best footy for us, but his energy and competitiveness seems contagious.
"Negative waves are not helpful. Try saying something righteous and hopeful instead." Oddball

Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Fremantle

Reply #48 –
Ainsworth plays like he gives a f...., Moir doesn't.  Ison also plays with urgency and is more than capable playing further up the ground, so Moir needs to extract the digit. Oh, if he thinks we're going to let him chuff off the Adelaide .... BZZZXT wrong answer.
DrE is no more... you ok with that harmonica man?
 

Re: AFL Rd 7 2026 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Fremantle

Reply #49 –
Just watching the replay (I don't have pay TV) and not enjoying it much at all.

[1] Structurally, we are really struggling. We don't have the right people for the job. We lack athleticism all over the field. Our better players are not being as effective as they have in the past (Weitering, Cripps, even Walsh, although he's trying damned hard and has been our best this year). We don't have the right age demographic. We're playing with very little confidence.

[2] Cerra is having a shocking season. He isn't making an impact, his disposal has been ordinary and he has been fumbling a lot. His lack of pace at the moment is also hurting us in the centre square.
I think he needs to go back to the VFL for George Hewett. George doesn't have the pace we really need either, but at least he's in better form now, after a spell.

[3] Sam Walsh's disposal is becoming an issue. God knows he's working hard enough, but he just isn't hitting the mark far too often. he's never been a great kick at goal, but his lack of goalkicking prowess really sticks out at the moment.

[4] It is actually terrible that Nick Haynes is so important for us. He couldn't get a game at GWS and he isn't quick or strong, but he has been one of our best defenders.

[5] Ashton Moir ... no, I'm not going there. Perhaps our next coach can get the best out of him.

[6] Our players need to spend a lot of time in the gym. We aren't strong enough far too often. Our tackles get broken too often, while we rarely break tackles. Guys like Moir, Smith and Byrne need to live in the gym until they have muscles like Rachele of Adelaide. Same goes for Lewis Young.

[7] I've talked about our ruck situation, our poor disposal and our questionable decision making enough. I'm not going to bring them up again, but it is very clear that these are issues we have not addressed adequately.

[8] I really dislike Mason Cox. The guy does so little, yet we allow him to do more against us than he does against anyone else. And his attitude. No, I'm not going there.

[9] Frankie Evans probably needs to go back to the VFL for a while. I love the way he goes about things, but he is also nowhere near his best form. He dropped 3 potential marks he should have held within range of goal.
Give him a week or two to get the confidence in his body (which I'm sure is one of the reasons he hasn't been as good) and some form, and give Flynn Young a go.
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