AFL Rd 19 2022 Post Game Postulations Carlton vs GWS

[Micky0]

LOB did some very very good kicks ??

[cookie2]

We got the job done in the end and the result was never really in doubt imho. Saad was magnificent and I continue to be impressed with Cottrell  who has pace, defends really well and kicks accurately. A great find. I ate another serve of humble pie re LOB, very good game.

[tonyo]

It's a pretty simple litmus test for me - if we win the clearances, especially out of the centre, we can beat anyone.  First use of the ball to Harry and Charlie is tough to beat. 

Yesterday, GWS beat us in clearances, but weren't good enough elsewhere to take advantage.

They must bring Pittonet back in next week.  Not only will it improve our chances for centre clearance with the #1 rucks are in place, we will also be so much better when the #2s (ie TDK) are put into action. 

And we certainly missed Hewitt in the centre square, so hopefully, he's back this week.

[LP]

Our fate this season highlights how lucky Nthmond were, and the Dogs in their flag season.

Fans give too much credit to Dimma or Beveridge, and too much credit to the list depth and management, when the real reason for the success is an unusually low run of injuries.

Give any AFL team a semi-sensible game plan and it's players a run of consistency, and they can win, they can defeat anybody.

Last weekend's game highlights that, we saw the contrast in the one game, Gov returns and the defence rise. Hewett goes out and the midfield struggles, it's just the way it is and there is very little a coach can do about it.

All the coach can hope for is effort, a willingness to sacrifice, and this season Voss is getting it.

A lot of forums are potting Cripps for being off his game, but he had a different role to play due to the absence of Hewett and Cripps did it well, he drew opponents away from the inside contests, which allowed Kennedy, Cerra and Walsh to continue to go about their way unhindered. If Cripps does what he usually does and hunts the footy at the feet of the rucks we struggle in Hewett's absence. Instead Cripps became more of a link man and opponents had to follow him.

I'd almost give Cripps BoG, for the sacrifice and smarts, except Saad had a blinder!

[ElwoodBlues1]

Re: Cripps, thought the level of opposition was ordinary and hard to understand why Tom Green was dropped.
I think Cripps just had an off day effective disposal wise and could probably do with a week off to freshen up.Still thought he was value but missed Hewett doing some of the coalface work...

[Gointocarlton]

Re: Cripps, thought the level of opposition was ordinary and hard to understand why Tom Green was dropped.
I think Cripps just had an off day effective disposal wise and could probably do with a week off to freshen up.Still thought he was value but missed Hewett doing some of the coalface work...

Crippa needs to stop trying to be the hero/savior and focus bring others into the game (ie selfless)

[Lods]

'Awful' may have been a bit harsh on my part.
He certainly won his share of the ball.
But I made comment in the game thread that "Cripps was making me nervous with the ball"
His disposal was just off...and ineffective.
He's had the ball 34 time and had 21 handballs which should have helped his disposal efficiency but that's come in at 55.9%

[blueboys_1]

Have I got this right? Knowing there are still several moving parts.

To play finals we need 2 more wins.

If so, we'll be favoured but not guaranteed v Crows at home. What other game do you see us winning?
Dees
Pies
Lions at home

Should win next week and then possibly two losses the next two weeks. Win one and we play finals. The pies game will shape our season as it maybe our grand final to make finals. Also the possibility that if we make finals we will play pies in the first week.
Pies have been good the last couple of months and good on them for coming back to beat teams the last few weeks, but who have they beaten, Adelaide, North and Essendon, all bottom eight teams?

Just luck more than good football. If they were top eight teams then I would be crowing if I were a pies supporter.
We will see how far they go playing top teams who wont give the chance to come back and win the game.

[LoveNavy]

@LP #53

A few of us have been banging on about the impact injuries have on outcomes. Including the notion that a return from injury doesn't immediately equate to return to good form.

Great post LP

[Mav]

Some players resume after injury as though they hadn’t missed any games. Jonathan Brown was a great example: he could miss 6 games and smash it on his return. Others have to start from scratch and work towards regaining form and match fitness.