2018 Rd 4: Carlton vs North Melbourne in Hobart

[LoveNavy]

North have certainly had the wood over us scoring 113+ . They have a very encouraging w-l differential in The Apple isle. FWIW I think they'll get over the line this round. I've taken someone's tipping tip this week, tipping against our own... that was challenging. So go ahead Blues - prove me wrong, shame me, do whatever it takes to get the win in Tassie. Do it for Bolts even.

I realize we're not running on all cylinders and that will take time and tinkering.
What I would love to see is: 4q effort relative to development, on field leadership, timely coaching flexibility, and never give up competitiveness.
Assuming the MC have preceded all this with a fit matched selection, we should see a good contest.

Go Blues - get this kangaroo monkey off your back. 

[kruddler]

But really ...How many of these rely on speed?

Probably the player on the lead...but that's more about reaction time than speed.

To not overcomplicate issues, my reference to speed included acceleration ie speed off the mark...players on the lead falling under that umbrella.

Joe the goose is probably an inability (or want) to get back on the fast break, so speed could be a factor...or at worse, good damage limitation.
Pack marks probably comes down to height.

So 3 out of the 4 comes down to the 2 key factors i mentioned, height and speed.

[LP]

To not overcomplicate issues, my reference to speed included acceleration ie speed off the mark...players on the lead falling under that umbrella.

Joe the goose is probably an inability (or want) to get back on the fast break, so speed could be a factor...or at worse, good damage limitation.
Pack marks probably comes down to height.

So 3 out of the 4 comes down to the 2 key factors i mentioned, height and speed.

Joe the Goose is always 100% caused by extra numbers around the ball carrier, speed is never the issue. No extra numbers, no Joe the Goose, and it is rarely if ever caused by the defence, it's nearly always caused by players allowing overlap further up the field.

[Lods]

Pack marks....yep... Heights an advantage but it's more about timing and leap.

Many variables...and the winner of one contest is not always the winner of the next one.

[LP]

Pack marks....yep... Heights an advantage but it's more about timing and leap.

Many variables...and the winner of one contest is not always the winner of the next one.

Most of the AFLs best pack marking players are 190cm or under.

A 200cm type marking on the lead has little to do with speed, and more about timing and strength. Most 200cm types taking lead up marks result from strength to dispose of the defender before the break and are done and dusted within two or three steps. Some rely on aerobic capacity, guys who run two or three dummy leads, but that isn't about speed either, that is about finding a match up that has size and equal endurance.

atm., Probably the only genuine KPF who can boast a significant speed advantage over the typical defender is Franklin. Franklin is so unique because he's got it all.

FYI, a Weitering article today.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-04-14/ho...t-the-best

[Brettie]

Weather pretty good down here actually, Carlton supporters absolutely everywhere ????????????

[LoveNavy]

Weather pretty good down here actually, Carlton supporters absolutely everywhere ????????????

Help our boys bring it home Brettie and fellow Bluebaggers

Go Blues

[ElwoodBlues1]

Weather pretty good down here actually, Carlton supporters absolutely everywhere ????????????

Be like a pilgrimage looking for a miracle......

[Lods]

I reckon we'll learn a bit from the effort shown tonight.
Hoping for a positive showing.
Stand tall!

[ElwoodBlues1]

I reckon we'll learn a bit from the effort shown tonight.
Hoping for a positive showing.
Stand tall!

I expect to win...Nth are on the way down, have average leadership and  few stars, doesnt get much easier than Nth IMO apart from maybe Brisbane down in Melbourne....
No excuses IMO if we lose tonight, weather seems good, neutral venue......