AFL Rd 2 2023 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Geelong

[LP]

I'll be happy if we can back up and beat GWS and make this win count.

Although back to back would be nice, I think there will be a few sore lads coming out of last nights game and I'd prefer we look after them than take a risk, it's a long season.

Let's get back to making home games a fortress and throw in the odd away win.

[LP]

Compared to Rnd 1 last nights game was at another level, skills were better, the opposition was better, we were better.

You can see why we will look back on Rnd 1 and feel it was a lost opportunity.

I feel Pitto coming in has shown the way for the ruck situation, his mix-n-match with TDK just works better in my opinion, you can clearly see the value Pitto brings when you need some heavy duty grunt work to put the brakes on the opposition.

Durdin coming in made a difference for Owies, Fisher and Motlop, that little bit extra run matters, Motlop getting up the field further also worked well, all were better this week.

[Gointocarlton]

Chris Scott in denial as usual when they lose and just talked carp for about 10 mins, listening to him we didnt really win the game it was more about Geelong losing it and the players they have banged up and injured. Was asked how his midfield went but glossed over that even though we have Hewett and Walsh both out.
When asked was he concerned about two losses in similar fashion where teams ran the ball into their forward line with high possession numbers he just said that depends on whether you rate Collingwood and Carlton...
Not once did he really credit us for the win and say they lost to the better team on the night....

I always find his pressers very measured and insightful. I didn't get the feeling he was sooking or anything like that, he was asked a lot of specific questions about his players and he answered them. They are a good, confident side who is well coached and will be around the mark at the pointy end.

[ElwoodBlues1]

I always find his pressers very measured and insightful. I didn't get the feeling he was sooking or anything like that, he was asked a lot of specific questions about his players and he answered them. They are a good, confident side who is well coached and will be around the mark at the pointy end.

I see him different, won't admit when the other team were better and refuses to accept reality when they are in trouble.
Imo they are struggling and lack leadership and have a tired midfield  which consists of oldies and then kids but not much in the middle.
Both us and Collingwood have knocked them over with the same game plan and he hadn't been able to find the answers apart from saying it's all ok.

[blueday]

Compared to Rnd 1 last nights game was at another level, skills were better, the opposition was better, we were better.

You can see why we will look back on Rnd 1 and feel it was a lost opportunity.

I feel Pitto coming in has shown the way for the ruck situation, his mix-n-match with TDK just works better in my opinion, you can clearly see the value Pitto brings when you need some heavy duty grunt work to put the brakes on the opposition.

Durdin coming in made a difference for Owies, Fisher and Motlop, that little bit extra run matters, Motlop getting up the field further also worked well, all were better this week.

We must play the two rucks but what does that mean for SOS? Are McGovern and SOS a direct swap, SOS down back as the third tall interceptor and McGovern out?

[pinot]

We must play the two rucks but what does that mean for SOS? Are McGovern and SOS a direct swap, SOS down back as the third tall interceptor and McGovern out?

Yes, very interesting what happens in this space as the season progresses

[Wet Willie]

Richmond clearly dragged us down to their level last week...

(Head explodes)

[Lods]

We must play the two rucks but what does that mean for SOS? Are McGovern and SOS a direct swap, SOS down back as the third tall interceptor and McGovern out?

I don't think Jack is in great form at the moment. McGovern needs more game time as his touch is just a bit off . He's missed a fair bit of football, but I think he potentially offers more value if he gets that right.
We understand Jack's been pushed from pillar to post filling multiple roles and we need to cut him some slack.
But I don't think it would hurt to send him back to he VFL for a couple of weeks to get a bit of confidence and form back.
We need to keep both tall rucks.
Not sure about Jack in defence but it's worth a try, maybe first at the lower level.
His strength is probably his versatility and it might add another string to the bow.

[Gointocarlton]

Both us and Collingwood have knocked them over with the same game plan and he hadn't been able to find the answers apart from saying it's all ok.

he acknowledged that and said they will look different in 4 weeks time and again at the end of the year. I heard him talk about the coming season during the PS and he stated they would need to be different to 22 otherwise they will get knocked over. They do have some fair key personnel missing so they can't play structurally they way they would have planned for in the PS, the two losses show that. Apart from his coaches box antics/theatrics, he is one of the football people I like listening to when interviewed. Astute, measured but ruthless (just like he played).

[madbluboy]

Compared to Rnd 1 last nights game was at another level, skills were better, the opposition was better, we were better.

You can see why we will look back on Rnd 1 and feel it was a lost opportunity.

I feel Pitto coming in has shown the way for the ruck situation, his mix-n-match with TDK just works better in my opinion, you can clearly see the value Pitto brings when you need some heavy duty grunt work to put the brakes on the opposition.

Durdin coming in made a difference for Owies, Fisher and Motlop, that little bit extra run matters, Motlop getting up the field further also worked well, all were better this week.

The Tigers put more pressure on us and were better than Geelong.