2017 Rd 2 Pre Game Panic Carlton vs Melbourne

[PaulP]

I'd love to be wrong, but I don't reckon we'll get within 7 goals.

[bratblue]

We'll win...I feel it in my old bones.
They'll take us easy and we'll upset them.

I'm not sure I would trust your bones.

[Lods]

I'm not sure I would trust your bones.

Yep
We have to consider that the prediction is also being made with an "old brain" ;D

[Robblues]

Hmmm ... Melbourne may be a big improver this year on the back of Lewis Hogan Petracca (?sp) Oliver and co.  Not sure the recent history of our matches will be of much relevance.

I would agree Mav, especially when most of the players that helped create the victories are mostly gone . Seriously undermanned against a well drill team we will struggle , as long as we see growth, & effort will be great

[BluePhantom]

A non negotiable...

Who ever wears that beautiful Navy Blue Guernsey I EXPECT them as an unconditional requirement they wear it with pride and play with INTENSITY and PASSION AND leave NOTHING on the field.

Go Blues

[Robblues]

Totally agree BluePhantom , you would think that by this stage players wouldn't be out there with out that mind set, but delivering it is the difference at times .

[Thryleon]

Daisy gets games because of something that he brings every week.  2Nd, 3Rd and 4th efforts.


I know that's not enough for some people but if that rubs off on other players that's fine by me.

[LP]

Daisy gets games because of something that he brings every week.  2Nd, 3Rd and 4th efforts.


I know that's not enough for some people but if that rubs off on other players that's fine by me.

Like when John Kennedy asked, "Just do something!", Daisy does it but it's not enough for fans who want him to be everything to everyone.

The critics should instead focus on the blokes jogging around the center square watching play proceed around them!

Daisy was OK today, not a marque player, but not one of the many spuds either! And you know what, despite his lack of pace and as a result the pressure he finds himself under, more often than not he manages to clumsily fumble the ball to our advantage or at least a contest while others in the team just turn it stone cold over!

[kruddler]

Daisy gets games because of something that he brings every week.  2Nd, 3Rd and 4th efforts.


I know that's not enough for some people but if that rubs off on other players that's fine by me.

I think the problem is, your average punter watches the ball. Makes sense.

However, the best players in the league are the best because of what they do when they don't have the ball.
Nick Riewoldt used to cop a lot of flak for his poor kicking. That's what people saw.
However, what people ignored was the 200m sprints he did in order to get the ball, lead + back, lead + back, lead again. By the time he got the ball, he had jelly legs and it affected his kicking.

Hard running is underrated by your average punter. It happens to be one of Daisys strengths.
There is a reason he gets the 'joe the gooses' over the top.

[LP]

I think the problem is, your average punter watches the ball. Makes sense.

However, the best players in the league are the best because of what they do when they don't have the ball.
Nick Riewoldt used to cop a lot of flak for his poor kicking. That's what people saw.
However, what people ignored was the 200m sprints he did in order to get the ball, lead + back, lead + back, lead again. By the time he got the ball, he had jelly legs and it affected his kicking.

Hard running is underrated by your average punter. It happens to be one of Daisys strengths.
There is a reason he gets the 'joe the gooses' over the top.

The same applies to Gibbs, he does the work of dealing with an opponent early, often before the kick or handball happens. Then the fans plug him for getting too many uncontested possessions.