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Re: AFL 2024 Elimination Final 1 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Brisbane - Lods - 09-09-2024
(09-09-2024, 07:46 AM)kruddler link Wrote:My only issue with bringing on Vossy as coach was i was afraid he would do the same thing he did at Brisbane.
That is, try for a quick fix, bring in players who perhaps he shouldn't (Fev!) and set the club back as a result.
Not quite the same standard, but bringing in Fantasia was a bit of a worry and a warning sign of perhaps the same thing. But in fairness, every coach seems to get 'one'.
However, since then he and his MC have got me stuffed with their selections. Yes, the continued inclusion of Fantasia is one that sticks out, but its not limited to that.
There are plenty of players that seem to just 'play' regardless of fitness and form. Cerra stands out as an example.
There are players who will be picked to play regardless of how injured and ineffective they are. Charlie playe about 5 games more than he should.....and we got ZERO return from that.
We were a game and a half clear in 2nd position with a huge injury list (and growing) and an easier draw towards the end of the season. Instead of resting players, he ran them into the ground and compounded the problem.
Our last 10 games, we won just 3. Those 3 were the teams that finished in the bottom 3 this year.
IMO, that was mainly due to picking the wrong players at the wrong time.
It won't happen (at least not in public) but one of the things you would like to see is coaches explaining why they make certain selections.
We have a crack at journalists but the questioning of coaches at press confrences is often wishy-washy.
"Why didn't you play at least some of the youngsters?"
"Why was Cincotta not picked seeing he would have been a good match-up for Zorko"
"Was the plan always to sub out Kennedy"
Season is over, the answers to these type of questions aren't state secrets...but they're things fans would like to hear.
Re: AFL 2024 Elimination Final 1 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Brisbane - ElwoodBlues1 - 09-09-2024
(09-09-2024, 08:03 AM)Professer E link Wrote:Cerra was a very questionable selection Lods, short of a gallop, horribly out of form all season and single position player. Not an intelligent selection.How many hammies has he done Prof?...ridiculous selection when we had Lord or Binns fit and ready to go...
Re: AFL 2024 Elimination Final 1 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Brisbane - Lods - 09-09-2024
(09-09-2024, 08:03 AM)Professer E link Wrote:Cerra was a very questionable selection Lods, short of a gallop, horribly out of form all season and single position player. Not an intelligent selection.
...and struggled when he returned from injury last time. I suspect there was probably some discussion and experience probably won the day in a close decision over Lord.
Re: AFL 2024 Elimination Final 1 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Brisbane - Gointocarlton - 09-09-2024
(09-09-2024, 08:14 AM)ElwoodBlues1 link Wrote:How many hammies has he done Prof?...ridiculous selection when we had Lord or Binns fit and ready to go...3 this year
Re: AFL 2024 Elimination Final 1 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Brisbane - Professer E - 09-09-2024
Then that's shit coaching and a selfish act from a player - don't put you hand up if you're not 101%.
Re: AFL 2024 Elimination Final 1 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Brisbane - LP - 09-09-2024
I can't recall seeing Cerra look right all season, he's been a shadow of himself.
Re: AFL 2024 Elimination Final 1 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Brisbane - madbluboy - 09-09-2024
(09-09-2024, 08:38 AM)LP link Wrote:I can't recall seeing Cerra look right all season, he's been a shadow of himself.
He was probably BOG the cold night against Melbourne when he pinged it.
Re: AFL 2024 Elimination Final 1 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Brisbane - Gointocarlton - 09-09-2024
(09-09-2024, 08:14 AM)ElwoodBlues1 link Wrote:How many hammies has he done Prof?...ridiculous selection when we had Lord or Binns fit and ready to go...Compare the pair
https://www.footywire.com/afl/footy/ft_player_compare?playerStatus1=A&tid1=4&playerStatus2=A&tid2=4&type=A&pid1=6476&pid2=7246&fid1=S&fid2=S
Re: AFL 2024 Elimination Final 1 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Brisbane - Lods - 09-09-2024
There's a subtle difference between being "uninjured" and "match fit" (see Docherty)
Re: AFL 2024 Elimination Final 1 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Brisbane - PaulP - 09-09-2024
I think it was a "damned if you do damned if you don't" scenario. You either play seniors with experience who lack match conditioning, or kids who are not yet able to sustain 4 quarters of AFL footy, who may not be up to speed with structures and game plan etc. It's a lose-lose IMO.