AFL Rd 9 2023 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Western Bulldogs

[laj]

Can't wait for Trade Week.

We waited for that for years. Done nothing. They get indoctrinated with the same poor attitude when they come to us. Until this club wants it badly enough nothing with happen. That's just our culture.

[rocky]

Pretty much as expected including that late surge when they dangled the carrot to the long suffering masochists of the CFC. I have finally accepted that I will most probably not see a Carlton premiership for the remainder of my lifetime. I'd like to apologise to my son who I forced the navy blue on at birth. Dogs are seriously not that good. They will not be a factor at the pointy end and yet they beat us because we are a shell of a team.
P.S. Another masterstroke by the MC. Ed Curnow was a masterpiece as the sub. Hard to believe that these blokes get PAID to make these calls.

[pinot]

Small forwards still a massive problem and lost us the game again. So many inside 50s and cant lock the ball in. Too young and not good enough. Owies an exception and did well.
Depending on two forwards out of six is bad business. Unfortunately other than Martin there is no one else to bring into the team.

[Lods]

Acres disposal is costly
I couldn't recall him hitting a target all night
17 disposals at 47.1%
I'm surprised it was that good

the sad thing is he wasn't our worst in that respect.

Special mention to Cottrell in his first game for the season.
He'll be an asset.

[LoveNavy]

Have to agree, really thought we would win that rather than get run over after we had changed momentum but like I said during the game its going to take more than one win or a loss to change my mind on how we are travelling.
The talent is there but this fluctuation in effort leading to a drop off in skills is something I cant get my head around.

Ditto.
Injuries no longer an excuse. Talent is there. Record sucked in members signed on. Um.... why are we so shit.

We've played one decent game v a WAFL side. That's it. At this rate we'll have a top 5 pick. Problem is that our so called rebuild core of stars will be past it.

[LordLucifer]

The Dogs targetted Kennedy tonight, they made sure he was tackled every time he gained possession and he was unable to dispose of it, gave away three free kicks in the last because of it.

[LoveNavy]

The Dogs targetted Kennedy tonight, they made sure he was tackled every time he gained possession and he was unable to dispose of it, gave away three free kicks in the last because of it.

Sounds like a strategic coaching intervention. We can't even coach holding on a late lead. Although apparently it was a ps focus.

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[member=906]Lods[/member]

Agree re Cottrell. He is a definite asset.

[LordLucifer]

Sounds like a strategic coaching intervention. We can't even coach holding on a late lead. Although apparently it was a ps focus.

I think the Dogs coaching panel identified a weakness and exploited it to the max.

[LordLucifer]

Acres disposal is costly
I couldn't recall him hitting a target all night
17 disposals at 47.1%
I'm surprised it was that good

the sad thing is he wasn't our worst in that respect.

Special mention to Cottrell in his first game for the season.
He'll be an asset.

He couldn't hit the side of a barn with a piece of wheat from one metre away, he's woeful !!!