AFL Rd 2 2022 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Western Bulldogs

[kruddler]

Is the Voss MC focussed more on fitness and work ethic than other aspects of the game, perhaps they feel the alternatives either aren't at the required aerobic level or do not have the sacrificial work ethic. Fogarty if nothing else does have the run and does contribute a lot of 1%ers.

It makes me wonder what Stocker's fate might be, historically either his aerobic capacity / fitness has been an issue?

If they are playing healthy players as opposed to potentials who aren't fit, then perhaps we should be pleased instead of shocked!

I don't think its got anything to do with aerobic ability. I think its got to do with work ethic and being team oriented.

There seems to be a shift away from athletic types, and more of a focus on football types IMO.
Kennedy was big and slow, but can play football.
Williamson is tall, fast and can run, but plays stupid football.
Cottrell can run as good as any, but makes questionable decisions and is lacking skills.
Fogarty is slow and limited, but is smart and brings teammates into the game.
Ed Curnow, albeit injured now, is a running machine, but is limited in skill.

I dunno, it just seems to me that there is a focus on footballers who are team oriented.

[dodge]

What to expect?  I'm not expecting to win - I am hoping to see the application of the 2 & 4th quarters (and last part of 3rd quarter) from last week.

If we have that, then hopefully the right results ensue.  While we have matched up well with the Doggies recently, past performance is not an indication of future performance (as they say).

[Gointocarlton]

What to expect?  I'm not expecting to win - I am hoping to see the application of the 2 & 4th quarters (and last part of 3rd quarter) from last week.

If we have that, then hopefully the right results ensue.  While we have matched up well with the Doggies recently, past performance is not an indication of future performance (as they say).

x2, a few things have not gone our way this week. I don't think we are the point yet where can cover things like this. Never know but...

[DJC]

I'm quietly confident, particularly with Ash Hansen's familiarity with the Bulldogs.

We've really lost nothing with Walsh for Cerra and Fogarty for Martin provides another bloke who works hard, but in a different way to Martin.

Harry and Charlie will both be better for the game last week and I suspect that one will have a big game.

The emergencies are interesting; all have been written off for this season by many.