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AFL Rd 18 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Hawthorn at MCG

We haven't played well against Hawthorn for some time. I'd like to give them a reality check.

Next Saturday night at 19:35 at the MCG.
Live Long and Prosper!

Re: AFL Rd 18 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Hawthorn at MCG

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Quote from: crashlander – on
We haven't played well against Hawthorn for some time. I'd like to give them a reality check.

Next Saturday night at 19:35 at the MCG.

We were a bit off the boil last night.
But hopefully we are a bit more focussed on this game.
They'll be looking for a big win after such a poor first half yesterday.

The reality is though that the current winning streak is probably unsustainable and the opposition jumps up a notch over the next few weeks.
I expect a loss here, but I'd like to see us have a good crack anyway.

Re: AFL Rd 18 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Hawthorn at MCG

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It's reality.  Good enough to beat the sides below us, but not the sides above us.  Middle of the road.
DrE is no more... you ok with that harmonica man?

Re: AFL Rd 18 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Hawthorn at MCG

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Quote from: Professer E – on
It's reality.  Good enough to beat the sides below us, but not the sides above us.  Middle of the road.
That is my feeling at the moment and we’ll get fewer opportunities against the good teams which we can’t afford to keep burning. This game will give us a much better idea of where we’re at, no Dean or Weitering and Young out due to concussion protocols will be a major issue, hopefully Dean comes back. Our ruck/midfield lowers their colours last night, they’ll need a much better game next week.
The Ox is slow but I'm running out of patience.

Re: AFL Rd 18 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Hawthorn at MCG

Reply #4 –
I had this one down as a loss several weeks ago. I think we can beat them, there is something NQR about them that makes me not rate them as highly as everyone else does.
We shall see.
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 18 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Hawthorn at MCG

Reply #5 –
I think Sam Mitchell would be ropeable after the Demons game, and I would expect him to fire up his charges like never before. It doesn't help us at all that we catch them after they put it such a limp performance.
 

Re: AFL Rd 18 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Hawthorn at MCG

Reply #6 –
lets see who stands up now need to run and spread PLEASE for the 3rd year straight wen are we going to go away from the long bombs into 50 fwd zone

Re: AFL Rd 18 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Hawthorn at MCG

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We gave them the mother of all hidings in our 2023 run. They were still goalless at half time. 2024 late in the year they thumped us like everyone did late. Last year was 2 competitive games. Hawks haven't been great lately. I've got confidence on this one but the fact we are due for a loss.