Often when things aren't travelling well we start to get a bit of irritation between posters.

We're a pretty varied group, with varied opinions about our circumstances and progress, and conflicts arise from time to time, but try to keep them to a minimum...especially with the personal stuff.
Argue the opinions but avoid the 'put downs'
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Football has never been a predictable game and is constantly changing.
Things that are relevant today may be totally irrelevant in a years time with changes to rules or the way the game develops.
Even personal views and opinions of aspects of the clubs past (or future) sometimes change over time with additional information or comparison.

For those that get offended if someone questions your opinion live by the old saying, which goes "Never let a mug upset you!"

We don't want to be a nanny site.
We don't want to be editing, deleting cautioning and banning.
Time's too precious.
Life's too short
Differences of opinion enhance the site not diminish it...but argue in a respectful, and if you like vigorous manner....but play the post and not the poster.

We play Hawthorn next Sunday at Etihad. Based on what we produced last night, it will not be a pleasant time.

I doubt that Kreuzer will play, which leaves us very short of ruckmen. If Lobbe does even reasonably tomorrow, he will make his Carlton debut.

This game is set for Ikon, as a curtain raiser for the VFL. A good idea, if only I can get there!

CARLTON  v. WILLIAMSTOWN

Round 10 – 15/07/2018 11:30AM
IKON Park

Carlton

B: 22. G. Fisher, 24. R. Hicks, 6. G. Pound
HB: 50. J. Borg, 5. D. Pedersen, 34. A. Chuot
C: 55. C.  Dalton, 66. O.  Vesely, 90. B.  Walker
HF: 40. K. Harvey, 36. C. Moody, 7. S. Last
F: 27. K. Cox, 3. D. Vescio, 41. K. Cunico
R: 42. C. Hardeman, 10. S. Hosking, 32. N. Plane

Int: 20. C. Bromage, 82. N. Burns, 17. J. Malouf, 37. B. Schultz

Emg: 30. A. Downie, 33. G. Green, 23. B. Kennedy, 38. L. McCarthy

23P: 13. M. Suzuki

In: S. Hosking, G. Fisher, B. Schultz, L. McCarthy, K. Cunico, G. Pound, B. Kennedy, D. Vescio, C. Bromage, J. Malouf

Out: I. Gietzmann,  C. Williams,  B. Moody,  K. Harrington,  R. King,  S. Li

I cannot believe Alison Downie is not playing!
But it is good to Vescio back!

Williamstown

B: 1. R. Dardengo, 10. B. Hateley, 30. A. Melnikas
HB: 19. E. Meade, 31. J. Cranny, 8. C. Portelli
C: 22. M.  Lowe, 36. M.  Williamson, 11. K.  Smith
HF: 44. I. Porter, 6. S. Cross, 28. J. Rowe
F: 35. J. Bruton, 4. E. Paterno, 17. S. Chapman
R: 9. R. Achampong, 2. J. Duffin, 16. A. Cameron

Int: 12. G. Harris, 7. K. Raymundo, 34. J. Reid, 20. S. Seabrook

Emg: 21. S. Dixon, 29. K. Koropeckyj, 3. S. Murphy-Burke, 13. N. Wallace

23P: 39. S. Whiting

In: J. Rowe, K. Koropeckyj, J. Bruton, N. Wallace, J. Reid, S. Dixon

Out: B. Stevens, J. Garner

Originally put down for Sunday at Preston, this game is now at Ikon, starting after the girl's game.

NORTHERN BLUES v. WILLIAMSTOWN

Round 15 – 15/07/2018  02:00PM
IKON Park

Northern Blues
B: 7. M. Blakey, 13. C. O’Shea, 44. C. Byrne
HB: 29. J. Hill, 35. M. Stavrou, 51. A. Mullett
C: 24. F.  Pearce, 1. T.  Wilson, 57. E.  Penrith
HF: 14. J. Lynch, 30. P. Kerr, 3. J. Palmer
F: 10. J. Johnston, 15. L. Casboult, 22. C. McCabe
R: 36. M. Lobbe, 9. S. Fisher, 32. N. Graham
Int: 11. A. Federico, 38. K. LeBois, 12. B. Myers, 49. A. Schumacher, 16. J. Velissaris

23P: 58. J. Naylor


Williamstown

B: 18. J. Greiser, 17. J. Charleston, 21. J. Tippett
HB: 29. L. Bramble, 40. L. Buckwell, 31. B. Monk
C: 11. J.  Dorgan, 16. B.  Bewley, 4. B.  Jolley
HF: 19. D. Kempster, 5. L. Schultz, 7. N. Rodda
F: 3. S. Dunell, 10. L. Masters, 22. J. Pickess
R: 49. N. Meese, 6. M. Gibbons, 2. B. Cavarra
Int: 33. L. Carter, 8. P. Faulks, 12. L. George, 9. A. Marcon, 35. B. Myers, 20. M. Norton, 1. J. Pongracic, 13. T. Schnerring

23P: 30. F. Carroll

In: T. Schnerring, D. Kempster, L. Bramble, M. Norton, F. Carroll, P. Faulks, L. Carter

Out: J. Jones, N. Ebinger, T. Young

Hopefully the Baby Blues can show the reasonable form from the last two weeks. Willi are a mature side, but they are not unbeatable.

I'll be able to vote this week, as I'll see the game. Whether I want to afterwards, that is another question!?

Remember:
[1] At least 3 players need to get a mention.
[2] No more than 10 votes for any one player.
[3] Give a rating of team performance. It can be anywhere from A+ to F.
[4] Votes must add up to 15.

Enjoy!

All ready for tomorrow night. I'll be at the game. Hopefully we can manage a better effort than last week.

Too early Mods?

If not here we go, because 2018 is over for us.

Firstly, apologies to MIO for stealing his concept.
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What do I expect?
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At this stage, probably Demolition!

Princes Park might well live up to it's name!

The Hobart Blues

The Launceston Lillies

Gloch is probably salivating at the thought, Dawks and Norp won't be too happy though, getting the kibosh from the Apple Isle!

Another Friday night nightmare on the horizon. Embarrassing in Brisbane. Maybe we can find something, but you wouldn't bet on it.

This game is slated for Ikon Park next Sunday (15th July) at 11:30.

There appears to be a game limit for AFLW players, so Sophie Li, who has been playing very well, will not be able to play. The team can only play a maximum of 12 AFLW girls.

Last week Alison Downie played her first game for Carlton VFLW and did well. Hopefully she can repeat that, as Bree Moody has been quieter lately.