AFL Rd 2 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Geelong

[shawny]

From the Age: Carlton’s Jack Martin is expected to be a late withdrawal for the Blues’ clash with Geelong on Thursday night because of a calf complaint.

Nah impossible.  He usually so resilient and lasts at least 2 weeks before breaking down.

Seriously this bloke should be put in the bin.

[Gointocarlton]

Nah impossible.  He usually so resilient and lasts at least 2 weeks before breaking down.

Seriously this bloke should be put in the bin.

There is a gulf, no wait an ocean, between this bloke's best and worst. Could have been anything, will probably amount to nothing by the time his career is done (which might come sooner than he thinks at this rate).

[Lods]

I thought Vossy was very open about Hewett’s chances of playing.  No ducks or drakes were within cooee.

He was...but where and when did you first hear that Hewett had a hand injury that might force him out.
I'm not being critical of the club. I'm one who doesn't care if they're a bit vague about injuries. But there was a time when the media broke the injury news. The point I was making is that while BF and Facebook are often (rightly) rubbished for some of the drivel. They often have the breaking stories first. Such information though should always be treated with a bit of caution until it's confirmed.

[LoveNavy]

Worse than the Hewett news, Umpire 22 has been selected for our match  >

That's terrible news. Although I recall he gave us a reasonable run in our last meeting

[LoveNavy]

What does Dow need to do to get a game? He kicked 4 and assisted the winning goal in the 2's.

2 injured mids and our sm/med forwards were down. There's speculation too that one of those fwds will be a late out. (Martin)

[shawny]

What does Dow need to do to get a game? He kicked 4 and assisted the winning goal in the 2's.

2 injured mids and our sm/med forwards were down. There's speculation too that one of those fwds will be a late out. (Martin)

While I agree as fans and me included we see the stats and think he must be rewarded with a game however when you look back at his career his ability to win the ball in 2nds was never an issue it’s his complete lack of a defensive game that I think holds him back. There is no other reason that makes any sense.

[Thryleon]

There will be some late changes tonight.  No point going in with the guys from the land of the giants if its going to be greasy and an unstable surface.

[Gointocarlton]

There will be some late changes tonight.  No point going in with the guys from the land of the giants if its going to be greasy and an unstable surface.

Dow?

[madbluboy]

While I agree as fans and me included we see the stats and think he must be rewarded with a game however when you look back at his career his ability to win the ball in 2nds was never an issue it’s his complete lack of a defensive game that I think holds him back. There is no other reason that makes any sense.

It's actually his disposal efficiency, it's poor.

[Lods]

Just watching the morning news and melbourne looks like it's about to get slammed by a huge storm. Hopefully that weather is gone by tonight.