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AFL Rd 21 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Brisbane at Marvel

Brisbane will be massive favourites against us, especially with our present forward line. Hopefully, we can give them a reality check, even if we're more likely to get one.
Live Long and Prosper!

Re: AFL Rd 21 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Brisbane at Marvel

Reply #1 –
Next Saturday night at Marvel at 19:40.
Maybe H will be back, but I wouldn't bet on it.

Nic Newman will be out. Saad in? He's playing a little better if late.. Harry Charleson? He had 20 possessions today and has pace. Boyd? He is still getting good numbers. Zac Williams? He is also doing reasonably of late.
Nobody stands out, but a lot of guys have been reasonable.

At the other end, we still look small. Lewis Young probably did enough: his ruck work was better this week, and he took some good marks. Pity about his kicking for goal.
Our next level rucks are not looking that good, but Witts has destroyed players a lot better than they are in this stage of their development. Reidy didn't play much after half time. Injured?
We probably can't bring Moir in; he is injured. Not sure how badly or for how long, but we've really collected a lot of injuries in recent weeks.
Live Long and Prosper!

Re: AFL Rd 21 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Brisbane at Marvel

Reply #2 –
Quote from: crashlander – on
Next Saturday night at Marvel at 19:40.
Maybe H will be back, but I wouldn't bet on it.

Nic Newman will be out. Saad in? He's playing a little better if late.. Harry Charleson? He had 20 possessions today and has pace. Boyd? He is still getting good numbers. Zac Williams? He is also doing reasonably of late.
Nobody stands out, but a lot of guys have been reasonable.

At the other end, we still look small. Lewis Young probably did enough: his ruck work was better this week, and he took some good marks. Pity about his kicking for goal.
Our next level rucks are not looking that good, but Witts has destroyed players a lot better than they are in this stage of their development. Reidy didn't play much after half time. Injured?
We probably can't bring Moir in; he is injured. Not sure how badly or for how long, but we've really collected a lot of injuries in recent weeks.
Very little to call on from the 2nds, Williams is probably the best option for Newman. Young definitely stays in unless Harry makes a surprise return, I reckon we’ll look to get him along with Weitering backing for a serious tilt at the last 3 games.
The Ox is slow but I'm running out of patience.

Re: AFL Rd 21 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Brisbane at Marvel

Reply #3 –
On today I'd probably also play Williams.
If it's choice between Charleson and Williams against Brisbane we should probably go for the experienced player.
Saad was better but still missing that dash.
It's probably gone for good.

The midfield stood up pretty well today so that will make it harder for someone like Ben C
The fact that we're still in with a chance is probably working against seeing these youngsters getting a chance to debut.
Decisions may need to be made on what we've seen at the lower level
One or two senior games at the end of the year just isn't enough.

Re: AFL Rd 21 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Brisbane at Marvel

Reply #4 –
Williams was very ordinary against GC.  Id be playing Charleson as my first option from the VFL to replace Newman.

"everything you know is wrong"

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Re: AFL Rd 21 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Brisbane at Marvel

Reply #5 –
Quote from: Thryleon – on
Williams was very ordinary against GC.  Id be playing Charleson as my first option from the VFL to replace Newman.


If we follow the pattern so far Fraser tends to lean to the younger player. Depends though if he goes for a first timer.