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Re: AFL First Wildcard Final 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Melbourne at the G

Reply #45 –
Quote from: pertz – on
Imo, we just need to try and reduce Gawn's marking impact around the ground. Not worried about anything else he does, our mids can ruck to his hitouts.

Exactly.

Who is best placed to do that? IMO, Young.

Re: AFL First Wildcard Final 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Melbourne at the G

Reply #46 –
just dont kick to Max wen he drifts into F50 ,make him accountable

Re: AFL First Wildcard Final 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Melbourne at the G

Reply #47 –
Quote from: pew2 – on
just dont kick to Max wen he drifts into F50 ,make him accountable
Exactly, we have multiple marking goal kicking targets, he can't stand in front of them all.

In any case with the Dee outs, I suspect they want Gawn pushing F50 more than floating D50.
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Re: AFL First Wildcard Final 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Melbourne at the G

Reply #48 –
Pitto’s “ruck nerd” discussion that’s in today’s Age and various other places gives a good insight into how he tackles Gawn.  It basically boils down to limiting where Gawn can direct his taps so that our midfielders can shark the ball.
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Re: AFL First Wildcard Final 2026 Pre Game Predictions Carlton vs Melbourne at the G

Reply #49 –
I’ve got a spare tix if anyone would like tonight.
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