Pre game postulations: AFL 2021 Rd 9: Carlton vs Melbourne

[crashlander]

Melbourne are sitting pretty at the top of the ladder, and we are not.

[tonyo]

Petracca copped a big corkie just as the siren went against Sydney, and was limping noticeably post match.  From my corkie experience, he would be in some doubt, and not at 100% even if he does get through.  Wouldn't be surprised if he is 'managed' for next week.

[ElwoodBlues1]

I think we can beat Melbourne, more on the law of averages, they are due for a loss and just fell in for a win vs the Swans IMO.
Brown and McDonald wont present the same problems as Bruce and Naughton plus Oliver is only half the player the Bont is and Cripps owes us a big one. Blues by 16 points, not because we are great but more because Melbourne are getting ahead of themselves, due for a loss and we can defend them better IMO.

[kruddler]

I think we can beat Melbourne, more on the law of averages, they are due for a loss and just fell in for a win vs the Swans IMO.
Brown and McDonald wont present the same problems as Bruce and Naughton plus Oliver is only half the player the Bont is and Cripps owes us a big one. Blues by 16 points, not because we are great but more because Melbourne are getting ahead of themselves, due for a loss and we can defend them better IMO.

We play better at the G too

[Thryleon]

I think we can beat Melbourne, more on the law of averages, they are due for a loss and just fell in for a win vs the Swans IMO.
Brown and McDonald wont present the same problems as Bruce and Naughton plus Oliver is only half the player the Bont is and Cripps owes us a big one. Blues by 16 points, not because we are great but more because Melbourne are getting ahead of themselves, due for a loss and we can defend them better IMO.

Sometimes you look at the ladder, and you just think to yourself, that its better for the competition if we get up next week.  Brings Melbourne back to the field, and also puts us back into the mid pack.

I think you will see some favourable decisions next week, and if it happens ear mark this post, and remember we are playing in a very, very contrived entertainment industry.

[ElwoodBlues1]

Sometimes you look at the ladder, and you just think to yourself, that its better for the competition if we get up next week.  Brings Melbourne back to the field, and also puts us back into the mid pack.

I think you will see some favourable decisions next week, and if it happens ear mark this post, and remember we are playing in a very, very contrived entertainment industry.

Agree with that, its also about timing and opportunity too, Dees might think they can rest a player or two, play some fringe types to check them out and get away with it. Petracca copped a knock late and they might rest him, just a few things like that fall your way and you sneak a win.

[shawny]

I think we can beat Melbourne, more on the law of averages, they are due for a loss and just fell in for a win vs the Swans IMO.
Brown and McDonald wont present the same problems as Bruce and Naughton plus Oliver is only half the player the Bont is and Cripps owes us a big one. Blues by 16 points, not because we are great but more because Melbourne are getting ahead of themselves, due for a loss and we can defend them better IMO.

Not a chance in hell. Gawn will rip pit a new one so our undermanned midfield will be smashed again.
Plus when it does go forward May and lever will be a much harder proposition then the dogs defence.
Then on top of that in the box they now have Choco who would have been perfect for us I will add and he has given them the hard ruthless edge. All while we just keep with the same tried and failed group of
of assistants! Fking joke.
Dees comfortably and we will slump to 3-6. Wish I could be more positive but another failed year coming.

[cookie2]

Watched both teams this week and imho Melb will romp home.

[LP]

Big test for our F50, May and Lever are in serious form.

The Dees F50 has a lot of weapons, not sure we have the structure to deal with that if they get hold of us in the midfield. Oliver usually has a day out against us.

Tough weekend ahead, not sure it means much to lose to these sides. The best we can expect is similar to last weekend, show we can go with them for a period of time at least just proves you have cattle who are capable.

[Thryleon]

Big test for our F50, May and Lever are in serious form.

The Dees F50 has a lot of weapons, not sure we have the structure to deal with that if they get hold of us in the midfield. Oliver usually has a day out against us.

Tough weekend ahead, not sure it means much to lose to these sides. The best we can expect is similar to last weekend, show we can go with them for a period of time at least just proves you have cattle who are capable.

I think this plays into our hands a little more actually.

We need to lower our eyes and hit better targets, which means that a stronger opposition defense will either force us to kick it differently, or we'll spend all day hitting them up.