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Re: VFL Rd 21 2026 Carlton vs Footscray at Footscray

Reply #30 –
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Quote from: Micky0 – on
Ollie asked at games end about leaving and didnt do a great job of refuting it imo.
You'd have to assume the way we've handle his brother will play a big part of what he decides to do.
His brother is finished at Carlton, Elijah knows it, Ollie knows it. He'll be deciding based on that now not at years end. An offer has been put to him, its been rejected and has been told to find a better offer elsewhere hence touring facilities.
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
2026-Slow start, we can kick after all, why not?

Re: VFL Rd 21 2026 Carlton vs Footscray at Footscray

Reply #31 –
Quote from: Gointocarlton – on
Quote from: Micky0 – on
Ollie asked at games end about leaving and didnt do a great job of refuting it imo.
He doesnt need to refute anything, a fresh start is perhaps what he needs. No issues with that for mine.
No of course not me either

Re: VFL Rd 21 2026 Carlton vs Footscray at Footscray

Reply #32 –
Yep
He was pretty solid today.
He's not showing signs of slackening off.
If he chooses to go, there are probably not too many who would begrudge him that opportunity especially if another club is giving him  bit more security.

Re: VFL Rd 21 2026 Carlton vs Footscray at Footscray

Reply #33 –
I’m not sure what else the Club could’ve done with Elijah. So far as I can tell, they worked hard and wore a lot of heat to shield Elijah from further harm.

Re: VFL Rd 21 2026 Carlton vs Footscray at Footscray

Reply #35 –
Haven't seen a minute of the game yet, but I did follow the stats. I will enjoy looking at the replay more than I will looking at the seniors, that is for certain.

[1] The Dogs had the top few possession getters for most of the day, but our guys came home with a wet sail.
Lucas Camporeale: 32 possessions to get us into the finals. Not bad. 12 marks, 3 tackles and 3 clearances, which hasn't been a significant part of his game.
Ollie Hollands: 31 possessions, 7 tackles and 6 clearances. And he managed a goal. If he leaves I will be disappointed. But it sounds like it is up to him.
Darcy Tucker: 28 possessions, 4 tackles and 5 clearances. We needed leadership and someone to play inside and Tucker was there. We might not have lost as many games if he'd be fit for more of the season.
Certainly, he stood up when Darcy Hogg was unavailable.
Lachie Fogarty: 25 possessions, 7 tackles, 5 clearances. He barely touched it in the first half, but came home look a missile. Probably playing some of his best football, but our midfield and half forward line have moved past him.
I don't expect to see him with us next year, but he would be good leader for the VFL side.

[2] Reidy probably ended up ahead, even thought he had a couple of taps left. He managed 14 possessions and 7 clearances. But he took only 1 mark. Not sure what his future is either, but he needs to get stronger if he to improve.
Hudson O'Keefe kicked 3 goals from 9 possessions, and got a few taps as well. Not sure where he is headed either.

[3] Our VFL boys keep contributing.
I've already mentioned Tucker. Taj Logan popped up this week with 22 possessions and 4 clearances. Not bad. Prout, Sammartino and Warburton weren't as prolific, but they played their part. And I must mention Dane Harvey, who has held down a key defensive post for most of the season. We lack key position types badly, but Harvey has really filled in a serious gap in our list. He had an ordinary patch midseason, when we were losing, but he has been a real positive this season.
Particularly today, when we had no Lewis Young and no Matt Duffy, who has also filled in that role. Also no Sam Paea today.
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Re: VFL Rd 21 2026 Carlton vs Footscray at Footscray

Reply #36 –
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Hudson O'Keefe kicked 3 goals from 9 possessions, and got a few taps as well. Not sure where he is headed either.

O'Keefe's 3 goals all came in the first quarter. He had little impact after that.