Pre game postulations: AFL 2021 Rd 5: Carlton vs Port Adelaide at the MCG

[WASurfer]

Kennedy and Williams surely can cover for Dow and Setterfield? Kennedy isn't quick but that bigger body in the middle. I'd also be looking at Stocker as an option on one of their smaller forwards.

Yeah Cap...we're about 90 minutes south of Kalbarri which is the town that's nearly been wiped off the face of the earth....70% of the buildings damaged. About the only saving grace is the rainfall for the farmers who are about to start seeding....the timing is perfect.

[DJC]

Makes sense McG for SOJ, but who comes out for Williams? Dow? I fear it may be Cottrell, which I think would be unfair. Don't think Stocker will be risked for this one. And remember, our selection committee is extremely conservative... unless desperate or injuries force their hands.

I'm not so sure about that Baggers.  I think that there's certainly an element of risk aversion, but there's also a fair whack of political awareness in the sense of playing high profile trade-ins and milestone players when their form/fitness may not merit selection ... or am I being too cynical?

[ElwoodBlues1]

I'm not so sure about that Baggers.  I think that there's certainly an element of risk aversion, but there's also a fair whack of political awareness in the sense of playing high profile trade-ins and milestone players when their form/fitness may not merit selection ... or am I being too cynical?

Big game, think they will roll the dice on McGovern, bring Williams back in and maybe drop Dow.
Port are down some soldiers and also sore, we wont get a better chance IMO to knock them over than now.
Lose this and then lose to the traditional enemy in Essendon and we will be 2-4 down, and back in the shizen stuff.
I share your cynical views on selection , this is crunch time coming up where a coach probably has until mid year to be on the positive side of the ledger or be worried when the CEO says he is going to lunch early with a new business partner and will have his mobile off....

[rocky]

Lose this and then lose to the traditional enemy in Essendon and we will be 2-4 down, and back in the shizen stuff.

We've actually got Brisbane after port EB, so we could be 2-4 down even before we play Essenscum.  :'(

[laj]

We've actually got Brisbane after port EB, so we could be 2-4 down even before we play Essenscum.  :'(

I'm the other way, looking at 4-2.

[ElwoodBlues1]

We've actually got Brisbane after port EB, so we could be 2-4 down even before we play Essenscum.  :'(

Cheers Rocky, got my fixture around the wrong way, probably even tougher given Brisbane are are probably going to strike form soon ....

[ElwoodBlues1]

I'm the other way, looking at 4-2.

Jim, I could see you on the Titanic telling the passengers it was a couple of degrees warmer than yesterday and not to worry as they jumped in the icy waters..??..I'd be happy with 3-3 and Essendon to come...

[kruddler]

Jim, I could see you on the Titanic telling the passengers it was a couple of degrees warmer than yesterday and not to worry as they jumped in the icy waters..??..I'd be happy with 3-3 and Essendon to come...

Jim is the Black Knight.

"its just a flesh wound..."

[laj]

Jim, I could see you on the Titanic telling the passengers it was a couple of degrees warmer than yesterday and not to worry as they jumped in the icy waters..??..I'd be happy with 3-3 and Essendon to come...

Get past this game and I reckon we can beat Brisbane. Carlton being Carlton, likely to win these 2 then lose to .Essendon. Would be happy with 3-3.

[laj]

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