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AFL Rd 1 2024 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Richmond
#41
(03-11-2024, 10:34 AM)WASurfer date Wrote:Pinot....I thought Ollie Hollands was one of our best across the two practice games. Yep, he was pretty quiet against the Lions but I'd be backing him in.
Ollie looked like a boy among men out there this week, got rag-dolled on several occasions, or easily bumped out of contests.  He needs to use his greatest asset, run and carry, to greater effect. 
This is now the longest premiership drought in the history of the Carlton Football Club - more evidence of climate change?
#42
(03-12-2024, 01:06 AM)cookie2 link Wrote:Carroll seems to have also gained more confidence and looks to have more awareness and poise. Very promising imho.
His downside WAS his awareness and decision making, he never had a problem winning the footy or commitment to the contest. He seems to have come up to the speed of the game now and I must say, Frid night he was impressive and showed his true potential.
2017-16th
2018-Wooden Spoon
2019-16th
2020-dare to dream? 11th is better than last I suppose
2021-Pi$$ or get off the pot
2022- Real Deal or more of the same? 0.6%
2023- "Raise the Standard" - M. Voss Another year wasted Bar Set
2024-Back to the drawing boardNo excuses, its time
#43
Word on the street is Moir will debut tomorrow night
2017-16th
2018-Wooden Spoon
2019-16th
2020-dare to dream? 11th is better than last I suppose
2021-Pi$$ or get off the pot
2022- Real Deal or more of the same? 0.6%
2023- "Raise the Standard" - M. Voss Another year wasted Bar Set
2024-Back to the drawing boardNo excuses, its time
#44
(03-13-2024, 12:17 AM)Gointocarlton link Wrote:Word on the street is Moir will debut tomorrow night

Based on one of the assistant coaches giving him a hug  Smile

Carlos would provide more of a Jack Martin type forward ... but without Jack's footy smarts.
“Why don’t you knock it off with them negative waves? Why don’t you dig how beautiful it is out here? Why don’t you say something righteous and hopeful for a change?”  Oddball
#45
Need to ensure the midfield turns up for the first bounce. If we can get on top early it will take the pressure off the back line. Owies looked under done last week so Moir would be a good choice. Carroll in, Moir in and Owies to the substitute bench.
#46
One of those games we should win comfortably.
Just to be a bit cautious though.
They have some strong inclusions.
They were terrible in the first half...a bit like us.
They played some good footy in the third, before the game became a much more even contest.
The emotional effort of our performance, the 'afterglow' and the toll that takes on a short turnaround is a bit of an unknown.
Blues by 40 Big Grin
#47
Skipper's birthday on Monday and I think I heard that Doc to be named as a life member on Monday also.....couple of big incentives for the club to notch up a win....not that we should need any incentives against Richmond who had the wood on us for a very long time.

If Moir comes in for Owies we still have small forward options with Fantasia, Cunningham, Fogarty and Cottrell all able to play that role while doubling up with some midfield minutes.
#48
(03-13-2024, 12:41 AM)DJC link Wrote:Based on one of the assistant coaches giving him a hug  Smile

Carlos would provide more of a Jack Martin type forward ... but without Jack's footy smarts.
Whos Carlos?
2017-16th
2018-Wooden Spoon
2019-16th
2020-dare to dream? 11th is better than last I suppose
2021-Pi$$ or get off the pot
2022- Real Deal or more of the same? 0.6%
2023- "Raise the Standard" - M. Voss Another year wasted Bar Set
2024-Back to the drawing boardNo excuses, its time
#49
(03-13-2024, 02:31 AM)Gointocarlton link Wrote:Whos Carlos?
Ashton Moir?.....Might be a reference to Carlos Moya the Spanish tennis player.....
#50
(03-13-2024, 01:56 AM)Lods link Wrote:One of those games we should win comfortably.
Just to be a bit cautious though.
They have some strong inclusions.
They were terrible in the first half...a bit like us.
They played some good footy in the third, before the game became a much more even contest.
The emotional effort of our performance, the 'afterglow' and the toll that takes on a short turnaround is a bit of an unknown.
Blues by 40 Big Grin
Danger game....media have come down hard on a few of the Tigers old players like Grimes and Yze is still in the honeymoon phase of his tenure even though his first game was a nightmare. I'll be happy with another 1 point win, to bank the points, and to have no more injuries. Id expect Richmond to play a rough game and try and even up the talent difference with some sharp elbows and well placed knees....hello Toby Nankervis.


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