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Re: AFL Rd 21 2026 In Game Angst Carlton vs Western Bulldogs at Marvel

Reply #15 –
Quote from: Baggers – on
Dishlickers have brought frenetic pressure which we're not handling and being forced into old bad habits/dodgy disposal.
Absolutely and some really poor decisions and play by our guys.  We have got to improve that part of our game and keep composure ffs!

Re: AFL Rd 21 2026 In Game Angst Carlton vs Western Bulldogs at Marvel

Reply #16 –
Strayed away from what we've been good at. Feel like Jagga is the only midfielder that was still productive in the 2nd.
Byrner had a horror 15 seconds when he blazed away instead of picking out a target I50. Then he got caught trying to break a tackle. Stick to the plan Blues.
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: AFL Rd 21 2026 In Game Angst Carlton vs Western Bulldogs at Marvel

Reply #17 –
Lose today, and I think it costs Fraser the job, regardless of what happens next week.
"Extremists on either side will always meet in the Middle!"

Re: AFL Rd 21 2026 In Game Angst Carlton vs Western Bulldogs at Marvel

Reply #18 –
Quote from: Thryleon – on
Al started with Harry being dumb against the boundary. .
Yep. Such a dumb decision by him.

Re: AFL Rd 21 2026 In Game Angst Carlton vs Western Bulldogs at Marvel

Reply #19 –
Quote from: Baggers – on
Dishlickers have brought frenetic pressure which we're not handling and being forced into old bad habits/dodgy disposal.
We handled it at the start of the first with strong contested footy. Went away from that in the 2nd. Tackles slipped and the quick, accurate hands disappeared.
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: AFL Rd 21 2026 In Game Angst Carlton vs Western Bulldogs at Marvel

Reply #20 –
Quote from: Gointocarlton – on
Strayed away from what we've been good at. Feel like Jagga is the only midfielder that was still productive in the 2nd.
Smashing Walsh and Hewett, I think Walsh should have at least two or three frees for late hits after he disposes of the footy. On one occassion a Dog ran past the footy to belt Hewett and it was a non-free.

Studs up, non-free, it's bizarre!

Further, umpires have changed this week, play on being called almost instantly, they are rushing us as much as the Dogs.
"Extremists on either side will always meet in the Middle!"

Re: AFL Rd 21 2026 In Game Angst Carlton vs Western Bulldogs at Marvel

Reply #21 –
I reckon Young out has messed with our balance. H having to ruck I dont like as it robs a target.
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: AFL Rd 21 2026 In Game Angst Carlton vs Western Bulldogs at Marvel

Reply #22 –
Weitering is good for playing on gorillas but they don't have one. I would put him forward.
2012 HAPPENED!!!!!!!

Re: AFL Rd 21 2026 In Game Angst Carlton vs Western Bulldogs at Marvel

Reply #23 –
Quote from: madbluboy – on
Weitering is good for playing on gorillas but they don't have one. I would put him forward.
Fair point. I doubt Fraser has the cahones to pull that leaver.
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: AFL Rd 21 2026 In Game Angst Carlton vs Western Bulldogs at Marvel

Reply #24 –
Quote from: Gointocarlton – on
I reckon Young out has messed with our balance. H having to ruck I dont like as it robs a target.
We still centre rucked Harry, last week.

Some odd tactics today, but it's exposed by our poor ball use, the bulk of our problems are missed targets from clean disposals. The thing swaying the result so far is that poor efficiency issue and some massive non-decisions.

Multiple times we've had HFs 20m clear and put the ball on their head or behind them causing a turnover and end to end score.

The Dogs look like they are trying to prove a point, not just for today but potentially for the Wildcard, while we look like we are trying to safely our way into finals.
"Extremists on either side will always meet in the Middle!"

Re: AFL Rd 21 2026 In Game Angst Carlton vs Western Bulldogs at Marvel

Reply #25 –
Quote from: LP – on

We still centre rucked Harry, last week.

I checked the stats, 0 CBA's
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: AFL Rd 21 2026 In Game Angst Carlton vs Western Bulldogs at Marvel

Reply #26 –
Quote from: Gointocarlton – on
Very sparingly
That's usually the case.
"Extremists on either side will always meet in the Middle!"

Re: AFL Rd 21 2026 In Game Angst Carlton vs Western Bulldogs at Marvel

Reply #27 –
Today we're being hunted, big test for the coaching group and players. Today the hot-n-cold Dishlickers are hot. Big test.
Only our ruthless best, from Board to bootstudders will get us no. 17

Re: AFL Rd 21 2026 In Game Angst Carlton vs Western Bulldogs at Marvel

Reply #28 –
First time I have seem Fraser flustered in the box
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: AFL Rd 21 2026 In Game Angst Carlton vs Western Bulldogs at Marvel

Reply #29 –
I think Hayward might've broken his ankle with that speccy.

Not ideal, hopefully not that bad.