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

Reply #15 –
Didnt realise Haynesy plays his 250th alongside the Skipper.
We are an absolute lock to win this.
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Re: AFL Rd 21 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Brisbane at Marvel

Reply #16 –
12 on the injury list this week, albeit 4 are 'tests'.

Not really ideal circumstances, but you'd want to make sure you bring everything against the Lions

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Reply #17 –
One change.

Harry is in.
Newman is out.


Emergencies....
Ollie hollands
Flynn Young
Jordan Boyd

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

Reply #18 –
Our line-up:

B:   35 Harry Dean   47 Wade Derksen   14 Oliver Florent
HB:   2 Lachlan Cowan   26 Nick Haynes   36 Cooper Lord
C:   13 Blake Acres   9 Patrick Cripps   5 Adam Cerra
HF:   39 Talor Byrne   12 Ben Ainsworth   44 Francis Evans
F:   11 Mitch McGovern   10 Harry McKay   17 Brodie Kemp
R:   27 Marc Pittonet   7 Jagga Smith   18 Sam Walsh
Int:   15 Billy Wilson   29 George Hewett   33 Lewis Young   46 Matthew Cottrell   19 Will Hayward
Em:   4 Oliver Hollands   45 Flynn Young   37 Jordan Boyd

[1] H coming back helps us. Not disappointed to see Lewis Young hold his place either.
[2] The ruck is an issue: Brisbane have 2 specialists. Draper is in career best form. Pitto will work hard, but...
I'm not worried about Fort, but he is a specialist.
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Re: AFL Rd 21 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Brisbane at Marvel

Reply #19 –
We shouldn't be risking harry.

Would have brought Charleson in myself.
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Re: AFL Rd 21 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Brisbane at Marvel

Reply #20 –
Running out of 'debut' games.

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Reply #21 –
We have won 8 of our last 10 we should do this easy.
2012 HAPPENED!!!!!!!

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

Reply #22 –
If their list stays fit the Lions could well win another flag this year, and do it with a two ruck policy, what say you critics?

Of course if they fail, the critics will claim they failed because of two rucks.

It looks to me like a fit and in form Draper in combination with Fort is helping them plaster over many form issues, and to me this will potentially be the biggest weak spot for the Swans that both Freo and the Lions will leverage against them.
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Re: AFL Rd 21 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Brisbane at Marvel

Reply #23 –
You wonder how much this result will determine Fraser's decision.

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Reply #24 –
Quote from: Lods – on
You wonder how much this result will determine Fraser's decision.

Next week.

Enright v Fraser for the job lol
2012 HAPPENED!!!!!!!

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Reply #25 –
Quote from: madbluboy – on
We have won 8 of our last 10 we should do this easy.

Couldn't find a sarcasm emoji?
Only our ruthless best, from Board to bootstudders will get us no. 17

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Reply #26 –
Quote from: Lods – on
You wonder how much this result will determine Fraser's decision.
Last 4 weeks will be important. 1 from 4, he won't get it, 2 from 4 either way but he would be in a decent position with a 10-4 record, 3 from 4 and a wildcard, would make him warm favourite, as we'd have a to beat a really gun side to do that, but still a decision would be needed as others would still be in the mix, any further and he's a dead set cert. So we don't know yet.

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

Reply #27 –
Quote from: LP – on
If their list stays fit the Lions could well win another flag this year, and do it with a two ruck policy, what say you critics?

Of course if they fail, the critics will claim they failed because of two rucks.

It looks to me like a fit and in form Draper in combination with Fort is helping them plaster over many form issues, and to me this will potentially be the biggest weak spot for the Swans that both Freo and the Lions will leverage against them.
Or win despite having 2 rucks. Depends what their rucks do outside of basic tapouts.

Freo have Jackson and Cox doing very well. They both can go forward and be damaging, especially Jackson as well as be good around the ground. Then there's nothing wrong with 2 rucks. Those two you could actually rest in the goalsquare. Rather their rucks, as a combination than Brisbane's. If I picked 2 from both sides to put in my team it'd be Draper and Jackson.

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

Reply #28 –
Quote from: LP – on
If their list stays fit the Lions could well win another flag this year, and do it with a two ruck policy, what say you critics?

Of course if they fail, the critics will claim they failed because of two rucks.

It looks to me like a fit and in form Draper in combination with Fort is helping them plaster over many form issues, and to me this will potentially be the biggest weak spot for the Swans that both Freo and the Lions will leverage against them.

I'm assuming this is directed at me as much as anyone.....if anyone else at all. Either way i'll answer.

Firstly, Comparing this year to last year (and years previous) is comparing apples and oranges. Rules have changed, team sizes have changed. Playing list has changed.

Secondly, My issue was never 'league wide' and was specific to our team. Something i was very strong in trying to get across, but was often ignored.

Thirdly, I don't think i ever made a commitment to 1 or 2 this year. I do remember stating in the off-season that having 5 on the bench could/should open up more of a benefit for having 2 rucks in our side.

Finally, with the substandard form of almost all talls ruck and forward of centre, i don't think there is benefit one way or another. Pittonet started like a house on fire. The 3 rucks under him have been a non-event. The key forwards have been 1-tall down compared to last year largely with Harry stepping up has helped, Young less so.....but no other options up forward has limited us.

In conclusion, i don't think there is much to debate about 1 or 2 this year and how our forward line ties into it. I think its more of picking whoever you can to play up to AFL standard in either position.....and we've struggled with that.....1 ruck or 2.

Talking about other clubs.....well thats not my concern and never was.
 

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

Reply #29 –
Quote from: crashlander – on
[1] H coming back helps us. Not disappointed to see Lewis Young hold his place either.
[2] The ruck is an issue: Brisbane have 2 specialists. Draper is in career best form. Pitto will work hard, but...
I'm not worried about Fort, but he is a specialist.

It would have been a travesty if Louis Young had been dropped.  While I always assume that his shots at goal will miss, he does provide something different as a tall forward.  His game a while back where he completely shut down an in form Lobb and managed a couple of goals himself showed what he is capable of.  He can play at both ends of the ground but his ruckwork leaves a bit to be desired.  However, he can make Draper and Fort defend and that's a positive.

Harry's knee may well keep him out of ruck contests so Young may well be our second ruck.

It probably is a game where we could go with two ruckmen but Reidy's concussion rules him out and Draper is far too mobile for Riley.  Pitto is going to have to work hard getting back in defence and drifting forward if he's going to reduce Draper's influence.  Our sweeper has to be prepared to take some knocks if he is to prevent Draper breaking out from centre ball ups.

It's going to be a tough game and Brisbane have to be clear favourites ... but you never know if a few things fall our way.
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