Pre game postulations: AFL 2020 Rd 5: Carlton vs St. Kilda

[kruddler]

Anyone know why we've been switched from the MCG to Marvel?

Might have something to do with the MCG and the lights.

I think there is some rule that means the MCG can't be used more than x-amount of times for night games, or more than y-amount of hours per year. Might also be a certain amount of notice required for residnets.

Alternatively....
The AFL owns Etihad, can close the roof and pretty much do what they want.

[Gointocarlton]

I'm not expecting Doc to have the freedom he has had the last few weeks with a fwd playing a defensive role on him.

[Tragic]

I'm not expecting Doc to have the freedom he has had the last few weeks with a fwd playing a defensive role on him.

Before doc did his knees he played like that every week and was AA. I'm amazed at how well he has returned.  Pure class.  I also suspect teams will start thinking seriously about trying to curb his influence but I also think he's good enough to win out most weeks.

[Thryleon]

I can't remember us beating the saints at the dome.

That switch hurts our chances.  We generally play better at the g.  The saints usually do better at the dome.

[flyboy77]

I can't remember us beating the saints at the dome.

That switch hurts our chances.  We generally play better at the g.  The saints usually do better at the dome.

Yes, we're better at the G. No question.

But we're not sooks anymore right?

[Thryleon]

Right.  I said hurts our chances for a reason. 

[LP]

Losing SoJ hurts us, great contested mark for his size rarely gets beaten, so I wouldn't be surprised to find if he is fit that McKay comes straight back in, he is tall and quick across the ground a tough match up indoors.

I'm not sure the Aints or any team have the defence to go with our KPFs if and when our KPFs are switched on.

Let's see what tactics Ratten will come up with, against us I suspect the Aints rucks will float defensive side of centre and for them to be very reliant on a wide spread of small forward and midfield goal kickers.

If our KPFs kick 2 or 3 each we probably win.

[townsendcalling]

Out JSOS, Simpson (managed)
In McKay, Fisher

This gives Simmo a rest (5 day turnaround) keeps Philps in for another week and gets Fisher back in the side. Move Newnes to the half back line.

[LP]

This gives Simmo a rest (5 day turnaround) keeps Philps in for another week and gets Fisher back in the side. Move Newnes to the half back line.

 I'd leave Philps in the D50, he'll be better this week and can rundown opponents, he lost his way a bit last week, but when he had to commit he did.

I doubt Fisher will come straight back in

[cookie2]

Only forced changes imo. Got to keep backing in a winning team for the moment. I don't think we had anybody who put in a bad one v. the Bombers, although Plowman looked a little shakey at times.