AFL Rd 1 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Richmond

[dodge]

Billy Frampton and Oleg Markov were at my kids' school today.  Apparently Billy's hardest opponents have been Harry and Charlie.  Hopefully they can prove to be that against the Tiges.

My heart is going for a comfortable win, my brain is going for a win.  I know we can.

[tonyo]

The optimist in me says that Richmond's main weapon (Lynch) is underdone, while Harry and Charlie are cherry ripe and coming up against a Richmond backline with some significant gaps.

Having said that, this game will be won in the centre square.  If ever we needed Crippa/Hewett/Cerra/Kennedy/Doc to find a group mojo, this week is it.  They need to at least break even with Cotchin/Taranto/Baker/Hopper/Martin (I expect that Prestia won't play).

I don't fancy coming up against Geelong in rd 2 after a loss.  A 0-2 start will not be good, with GWS in Sydney for round 3.

[cookie2]

I certainly believe we have an opportunity here on the big stage, esp with a few outs for the Tiggers. Fingers crossed we are up for it!

[Gointocarlton]

I certainly believe we have an opportunity here on the big stage, esp with a few outs for the Tiggers. Fingers crossed we are up for it!

If we aren't up for it, dare I say but there will be hell to pay. From a injury list point of view, Walsh is our only real injury concern, the rest are "full time injury listers" anyway and do not determine our future simply because they have virtualy never contributed and never will.

[tonyo]

From a injury list point of view, Walsh is our only real injury concern, 

To be honest, the silence on Walsh is deafening.  Either he is on a fast track to a quick recovery and is almost ready to go (crosses fingers), or things are not progressing as expected.

[ElwoodBlues1]

If we aren't up for it, dare I say but there will be hell to pay. From a injury list point of view, Walsh is our only real injury concern, the rest are "full time injury listers" anyway and do not determine our future simply because they have virtualy never contributed and never will.

Agree...if we can't beat Richmond who have a few injuries and sore players then it's going to be a long season.
The expectations have to be a comfortable win imho. Tigers are now a midpack plodder team with fading stars and not the mean old tigers who won three premierships dominating other teams.
Didnt realise how many the Tigers have out  with Jayden Short (calf, test), Marlion Pickett (adductor), Jack Ross (knee), Jack Graham (toe), Josh Gibcus (hamstring), Jason Castagna (retired), Robbie Tarrant (hip).
Heard that Prestia will be named but is unlikely.. we wont get a better opportunity to make a decent start to the season and make a statement.

[Thryleon]

To be honest, the silence on Walsh is deafening.  Either he is on a fast track to a quick recovery and is almost ready to go (crosses fingers), or things are not progressing as expected.

No need to worry Tonyo.  The mail I have is the guy is almost cherry ripe, but he isnt coming back until round 3.  If there were a grand final to play, he would be playing.

[Mav]

Have a look at the MCG after the Ed Sheeran concerts:https://7news.com.au/sport/afl/mcg-in-ma...-c-9975790

I wonder whether it’s better for us to go early before other games do further damage or would it be better to have the extra days for the grass to recover?

[LP]

If someone does a knee we should sue the AFL, the MCG and the broadcaster for imposing an unsafe schedule.

[PaulP]

Despite the obvious inconvenience and logistical issues, the players safety has to be paramount in my view. If that can't be guaranteed, move it to Marvel or somewhere else.