VFL 2026 Wildcard #1 Carlton vs Williamstown

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VFL 2026 Wildcard #1 Carlton vs Williamstown

August 20, 2026, 09:47:29 pm

I don't think we've beaten Willi in this iteration of the 2's, so I'd very much like to see that happen!
The game is at 11:05 at Willi, which doesn't suit our timing well. At least 1 senior Emergency won't be playing.

Re: VFL 2026 Wildcard #1 Carlton vs Williamstown

Reply #1 – August 21, 2026, 06:32:57 pm

Our line-up:

B:   66 Sam Paea   61 Dane Harvey   42 Adam Saad
HB:   28 Harry Charleson   37 Jordan Boyd   74 Logan Prout
C:   30 Jack Ison   50 Darcy Tucker   21 Lucas Camporeale
HF: 76 Cody Walker 45 Flynn Young   57 Alwyn Davey
F:   43 Ashton Moir   40 Hudson O'Keeffe   75 Liam Farrar
R:   56 Flynn Riley   16 Ben Camporeale   8 Lachie Fogarty
Int:   58 Jack Sammartino   60 Will Reinhold   62 Oliver Warburton   70 Darcy Hogg   77 Will Cookson
Em:   72 Charlie Cotter   65 Jed Rule   68 Taj Logan   63 Ryder Corrigan   78 Tyson Gresham   64 Archie Stevens   54 Jack O'Sullivan

[1] Only 11 listed players, the least we've had all year!

[2] No Reidy, who has been very good lately. Last time Mirkov was the difference. He slaughtered Reidy early. Not sure what is wrong with Reidy either.

[3] Our structure looks pretty suspect, with our lack of KP types, but with Paea back and Reinhold still in, at least we have some talls. On the other hand, Farrar has been a consistent goal kicker since he's come up.

[4] Cody Walker: I wonder what sort of role he'll play? He's played a number of different roles of late, mainly outside. His best footy was probably as an inside mid.

[5] There is certainly a strong Carlton flavour to Willi, with Parks, Cuningham, Polson and Mirkov playing for Willi.

Re: VFL 2026 Wildcard #1 Carlton vs Williamstown

Reply #2 – Today at 11:14:48 am

Carlton v Carlton with all the ex-players in the Seagulls side.
As well as our ex's Simon Minton-Connells boy Harry is also playing for Williamstown.

They have the lead with 2 early goals.
Wind will be a factor here.
The ground is so open to the elements.

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Reply #3 – Today at 11:20:47 am

3 goals to 0

Reidy and Riley (illness) both not playing.
O'Keefe has a big job.

Re: VFL 2026 Wildcard #1 Carlton vs Williamstown

Reply #4 – Today at 11:24:43 am

They have the wind and are 4 goals up now.
Need to hold the margin until its our turn.

Re: VFL 2026 Wildcard #1 Carlton vs Williamstown

Reply #5 – Today at 11:32:38 am

Usual service returns, 9 shots to 2 is not caused by the wind!

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Reply #6 – Today at 11:38:32 am

Quarter time
Williamstown 5-4-34 lead Carlton 0-3-3

Charleson 11
Boyd 8

Mirkov and Preuss combination is too strong for O'Keefe in the ruck

Re: VFL 2026 Wildcard #1 Carlton vs Williamstown

Reply #7 – Today at 11:43:28 am

They say its a 5 goal breeze, let's see.

As soon as i heard the minton-connell name i knew lods would flag it. Didn't disappoint.

In conditions like this it highlights why you need some talls... and we have none today besides HOK.

Let's see some walker magic in what will likely be his last non (afl) carlton game if we lose

Re: VFL 2026 Wildcard #1 Carlton vs Williamstown

Reply #8 – Today at 11:49:49 am

Worst trade ever

The bloke we got in exchange for SMC didn't amount to anything...and ended up filling up space on our board.

Re: VFL 2026 Wildcard #1 Carlton vs Williamstown

Reply #9 – Today at 11:51:20 am

One goal each in the second.

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Reply #10 – Today at 11:53:20 am

To O'Keefe's credit he's not playing all that badly and is probably more involved than when anchored at FF.

Re: VFL 2026 Wildcard #1 Carlton vs Williamstown

Reply #11 – Today at 11:57:06 am

They're kicking them against the wind...we're in a fair bit of strife here.

Re: VFL 2026 Wildcard #1 Carlton vs Williamstown

Reply #12 – Today at 11:58:25 am

HOK is doing OK, but will fade after half time.

Our defending is very poor. We are giving them front position and with the breeze it falling in their lap.

Need to play the conditions better

Re: VFL 2026 Wildcard #1 Carlton vs Williamstown

Reply #13 – Today at 12:01:41 pm

....and right in cue.

Mark and shot at goal because we played behind and the ball dropped short.

Re: VFL 2026 Wildcard #1 Carlton vs Williamstown

Reply #14 – Today at 12:08:08 pm

Williamstown 9-5-59 leading Carlton 2-4-16
22 minutes gone second term