Pre game Promise AFL Rd 17 Carlton vs Geelong?

[PaulP]

Doesnt matter who comes in or goes out, this is the toughest assignment in footy, whilst we have won two in a row and Cameron is out, I give us virtually no chance. Das Army are on ATM, I hope its not a flogging and we are competitive. If Crippa's foot is sore, I would rest him.

Yes, a big loss to the Lions, but good wins against the Dogs and Port in recent weeks, as well as wins against lesser lights Essendon and Collingwood. They are a class above, and should win comfortably, Cameron or no Cameron.

[flyboy77]

Yes, a big loss to the Lions, but good wins against the Dogs and Port in recent weeks, as well as wins against lesser lights Essendon and Collingwood. They are a class above, and should win comfortably, Cameron or no Cameron.

And yet we beat them at the Cattery early last year?

And were smashing them for 3 quarters.....

[ElwoodBlues1]

I thought Williamson was ok and doesnt deserve dropping .....
Casboult will have to play as TDK looked cooked late in the game and Blicavs is about the worst opponent in that regard
to have to front up to the following week as he works as a follower and not a genuine ruckman......those old enough will know the difference.
Cripps needs resting, he stayed on the field with only one functioning foot but looked very sore...probably Williams could take his spot but I'd leave the defense as is with Newman and Williamson along with Stocker as my small to mid defenders.
Plowman will probably get Rohan but thats a matchup I'm uneasy about and would almost play Jones on him.
Be interesting to see if the Cats play Constable this week given the press he has had, been flying in the twos....

[Professer E]

EB,  I reckon there's a few blokes down at the cattery that are way over rated, sure they'll probably flog us but blokes like Blicavs make some horrible decisions at critical times,  especially if he plays in defence.  If,  and that's a big if,  we get on top in the midfield and they have to throw him back I reckon McKay could really get off the chain. Owies and Eddie might run Kolojasniiv(sic) around as well,  there's another weak link.  I reckon this could be an interesting game, especially with Cameron missing.

[ElwoodBlues1]

EB,  I reckon there's a few blokes down at the cattery that are way over rated, sure they'll probably flog us but blokes like Blicavs make some horrible decisions at critical times,  especially if he plays in defence.  If,  and that's a big if,  we get on top in the midfield and they have to throw him back I reckon McKay could really get off the chain. Owies and Eddie might run Kolojasniiv(sic) around as well,  there's another weak link.  I reckon this could be an interesting game, especially with Cameron missing.

With TDK its more about his endurance and needing a decent break in games to preserve him as he is still slender and as we saw with Darcy just got worn down by the bigger stronger player. TDK has all the skills to match Blicavs and more its just the Geelong player is an endurance beast and he will run all day and jump all day but our man will need a break or end up broken.
Cats with Henderson down back as the chief tall defender dont impress me either, Harry will enjoy the size advantage...think he found the equally tall Pearce from Freo an awkward dude to play on and hopefully he can towel up the traitor that is Henderson.
I give us a chance as Geelong are so far up themselves they need a guide dog and a roadmap to find their way back but we need to have everything going our way and no stupid basic errors like mismatching players, playing injured players or expecting TDK to ruck without proper breaks.ie a player like Tom Stewart needs an accountable forward not one who will chase the ball and leave Stewart alone taking intercepts at will and racking up ridiculous possession numbers.
I just want to see Chris Scott going through his antics in the coaching box and losing it with the umps etc....

[LP]

Cats with Henderson down back as the chief tall defender dont impress me either, Harry will enjoy the size advantage...

It'll be tunnelling city against a Scott coached team, it was the twins major AFL skill, "body spoils" as they call them! :o

[Professer E]

Manning Stewart up is an essential part of the "beating Geelong" playbook.

Expect some BS from the ducker and FIGJAM as well,  especially if we get on top at any stage.

Look,  I don't expect to win but I reckon we potentially match up OK versus this mob.

[laj]

Always think Geelong are beatable. Good win the other night. Solid, workman-like but that was it. Lifted after a terrible first qtr. Essendon weren't great.

One thing we know is that we will always be in touch on the scoreboard. Just what we do somehow. So hopefully Geelong are a bit off on the day.

[laj]

Manning Stewart up is an essential part of the "beating Geelong" playbook.

Expect some BS from the ducker and FIGJAM as well,  especially if we get on top at any stage.

Look,  I don't expect to win but I reckon we potentially match up OK versus this mob.

Best not to kick it high in Stewart's direction. Often the dumb things we do on poor days.

[flyboy77]

Manning Stewart up is an essential part of the "beating Geelong" playbook.

Expect some BS from the ducker and FIGJAM as well,  especially if we get on top at any stage.

Look,  I don't expect to win but I reckon we potentially match up OK versus this mob.

God, Selwood shits me, Danger not far behind....