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Re: AFL Rd 10 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Western Bulldogs at Marvel

Reply #75 –
Quote from: ElwoodBlues1 – on
Dogs without English are vulnerable and Pittonet should cleanup the kid Emmett in the ruck. Don't get the odds on the game either, Dogs have struggled recently and rely heavily on Bont to be BOG every game.
Players know now it's judgement time and careers are on the line moving forward and I expect a sugar hit lift for this game and give us a good chance vs a flaky Dogs lineup.
the odds reflect that we dont want to win and we are likely to continue imploding.
"everything you know is wrong"

Paul Hewson

Re: AFL Rd 10 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Western Bulldogs at Marvel

Reply #76 –
Our line-up:

B:   14 Oliver Florent   23 Jacob Weitering   26 Nick Haynes
HB:   24 Nic Newman   35 Harry Dean   15 Billy Wilson
C:   32 Matthew Carroll   9 Patrick Cripps   6 Zac Williams
HF:   19 Will Hayward   11 Mitch McGovern   30 Jack Ison
F:   17 Brodie Kemp   10 Harry McKay   12 Ben Ainsworth
R:   27 Marc Pittonet   5 Adam Cerra   18 Sam Walsh
Int:   2 Lachlan Cowan   29 George Hewett   7 Jagga Smith   4 Oliver Hollands   44 Francis Evans
Em:   45 Flynn Young   36 Cooper Lord   47 Wade Derksen

Voss, Austin or whoever, I don't really understand our Match Committee far too often. Nichevo.

[1] I like Frankie Evans, but he has struggled for form this year, Yet, do we replace him with a guy who has been in good form? No. By the time Flynn Young gets a game, he won't be in form any longer.

[2] Similar with Adam Cerra: he has struggled to make an impact so far. But he still get a game every week.

[3] Who do we have to put on Bontempelli? He usually feasts on us, because he don't put someone on him.

[4] People were on Kemp's back last week for his worst game of the year. But he has been one of our more effective forwards. His kicking, on the other hand, has been excremental. He has lost game for us by being unable to score from kickable positions.
Do we play him in defence? His kicking for goal doesn't matter then. But who will kick our goals?

[5] Having Pitto as an only ruck is a risk. I hope he gives Emmett a bath, but if he doesn't? There is nobody else.

[6] Is Zac Williams fit? He seemed to be struggling to me. I know Saad was injured, but I would have been tempted to play Charleson, who is quick and has been playing well.
Live Long and Prosper!

Re: AFL Rd 10 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Western Bulldogs at Marvel

Reply #77 –
I thought Ison was overdue, so I'm not unhappy, I hope he gets enough of the footy that he can show what he can do by foot.

Charleson had a great VFL game last week, but it was against kids, he needs to attack the footy against some bigger boys in the same fashion before I think he is ready.
"Extremists on either side will always meet in the Middle!"

Re: AFL Rd 10 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Western Bulldogs at Marvel

Reply #78 –
I don't have high expectations but it would be good if we carried on where we left off last week.

I'm looking forward to seeing how Jack Ison goes.  He can take a mark against taller opponents, tackles hard and uses the ball well when kicking for goal and passing to teammates.

Good luck young man!
"Negative waves are not helpful. Try saying something righteous and hopeful instead." Oddball

Re: AFL Rd 10 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Western Bulldogs at Marvel

Reply #79 –
Quote from: crashlander – on

[1] I like Frankie Evans, but he has struggled for form this year, Yet, do we replace him with a guy who has been in good form? No. By the time Flynn Young gets a game, he won't be in form any longer.

That is a danger with F.Young if his form goes off a bit for a week or two and that coincides with his promotion he may be straight out again. If he gets a chance he needs a block of three to four weeks.

On Evans. He doesn't seem to be impacting as much as he was at the end of last year but I think he's being asked to play a slightly different, more defensive role. He's doing some of the work Fogarty has been doing in the past.

While his personal tackle count may not be great watch for the number of times he's the second man in a tackle, to make sure that tackle is complete, and that keeps the ball in our forward line.

And also, just as an aside, watch the number of times he is absolutely crucified by the umpires, and doesn't receive the free kicks he deserves...or gets pinged in possession when he's had no chance to geet rid of it.

Re: AFL Rd 10 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Western Bulldogs at Marvel

Reply #81 –
Bob Murphy suggested on the wireless this morning that, if we do win, we shouldn't sing the club song.

I can follow his reasoning but I suspect that it will be a case of "a win is a win" and Jack will get his Gatorade shower if we can get over the Doggies.
"Negative waves are not helpful. Try saying something righteous and hopeful instead." Oddball
 

Re: AFL Rd 10 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Western Bulldogs at Marvel

Reply #82 –
Call me crazy but I’m tipping us this week.
Reality always wins in the end.

Re: AFL Rd 10 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Western Bulldogs at Marvel

Reply #83 –
Quote from: DJC – on
Bob Murphy suggested on the wireless this morning that, if we do win, we shouldn't sing the club song.

I can follow his reasoning but I suspect that it will be a case of "a win is a win" and Jack will get his Gatorade shower if we can get over the Doggies.
Seriously, that sniffling left wing crackpot should stay in his lane and mind his own business. If we happen to win we should sing the song loud and proud, I’m sure it’s what Vossy would want us to do.
The Ox is slow but I'm running out of patience.

Re: AFL Rd 10 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Western Bulldogs at Marvel

Reply #84 –
Quote from: cookie2 – on
Call me crazy but I’m tipping us this week.
You crazy bastard, you tip us nearly every week! ;D

That reminds me, we should write to the club and demand a marketing deal with The Cookie Monster, maybe it's the lack of cookie drive that is holding us back, too many satisfied with their lot!
"Extremists on either side will always meet in the Middle!"

Re: AFL Rd 10 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Western Bulldogs at Marvel

Reply #85 –
Quote from: DJC – on
Bob Murphy suggested on the wireless this morning that, if we do win, we shouldn't sing the club song.

I can follow his reasoning but I suspect that it will be a case of "a win is a win" and Jack will get his Gatorade shower if we can get over the Doggies.
Why?
"everything you know is wrong"

Paul Hewson

Re: AFL Rd 10 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Western Bulldogs at Marvel

Reply #86 –
Quote from: Thryleon – on
Why?
Because Bob's a Dog!

As much as I'd like the win, I suspect Bont can nearly defeat us singlehanded. He'll be clearing in from the centre, launching inside F50, contesting at the fall of the ball and crumbing a goal, and we've nobody to stop him!
"Extremists on either side will always meet in the Middle!"

Re: AFL Rd 10 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Western Bulldogs at Marvel

Reply #87 –
Quote from: DJC – on
Bob Murphy suggested on the wireless this morning that, if we do win, we shouldn't sing the club song.

I can follow his reasoning but I suspect that it will be a case of "a win is a win" and Jack will get his Gatorade shower if we can get over the Doggies.

I like Bob Murphy, but I'm a little confused by this suggestion.

Re: AFL Rd 10 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Western Bulldogs at Marvel

Reply #88 –
Life is too short not to celebrate the few wins you get in life.

I have no idea what Bob was getting at with this, but the idea that a win shouldnt be celebrated irritates me to no end.  We are a team that has sung the song the least out of games played in the last 25 years.  Bar none.  GC and GWS have a higher winning percentage than we do!



"everything you know is wrong"

Paul Hewson

Re: AFL Rd 10 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Western Bulldogs at Marvel

Reply #89 –
Quote from: Sexybronco – on
Quote from: DJC – on
Bob Murphy suggested on the wireless this morning that, if we do win, we shouldn't sing the club song.

I can follow his reasoning but I suspect that it will be a case of "a win is a win" and Jack will get his Gatorade shower if we can get over the Doggies.
Seriously, that sniffling left wing crackpot should stay in his lane and mind his own business. If we happen to win we should sing the song loud and proud, I’m sure it’s what Vossy would want us to do.

Yep, exactly what Vossy would want for his boys.

Hard to imagine a more inane or puerile comment than what Bob M came out with. Ponce.
Only our ruthless best, from Board to bootstudders will get us no. 17