AFL Rd 18 2023 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Port Adelaide

[Professer E]

Gees Curnow was good, gave Aliir an absolute bath, if frees were paid for blatant blocks and holds he would have kicked ten today. Kane can't bitch about umpiring today, otherwise it would have pushed 100 points I reckon.

[crashlander]

We didn't just beat them.
We crapped on them

Indeed. had we kicked a little straighter, it could have been a true bath. Still, I think this is our greatest winning margin against Port (I might be wrong). Certainly our best win: 11th thrashing 2nd.

[kruddler]

Had the privilege of watching this game from a corporate suite with food and grog provided.
Wasn't expected a win, but thought the experience would be enjoyable enough.
F*** me.....what happened?

I kept pinching myself because i couldn't believe my eyes.

Finals here we come???

[crashlander]

Not sure. I'd be more worried about the likes of Mckay and Saad, but Boyd did okay.

I've been critical of Jack Silvagni in the past, and whilst i appreciate his heart, I've never been his biggest fan. But he's been so good since the bye. Great effort Jack. Well done young man.

Jack had one of his best ever games today. Our 3 tall forward line was far too good for Port, until H got injured. Jack took up the slack and delivered.
Charlie had his opponents thrashed early, only to miss twice. he was then well held for close to 2 quarters. Then he got right on top and missed again. Could have had 8.

[kruddler]

Gees Curnow was good, gave Aliir an absolute bath, if frees were paid for blatant blocks and holds he would have kicked ten today. Kane can't bitch about umpiring today, otherwise it would have pushed 100 points I reckon.

Incidentally, i saw Kan Cornes after the game and had to resist the urge to belt him and point out how wrong he is.....about well....everything. Even after the big loss he had that smug look on his face.

Personally i thought Aliir Aliir beat Charlie when it mattered. Charlie got a few goals late when the result was beyond doubt, but early on Charlie was outmarked and outpositioned pretty easily. Shows you can beat Charlie in a contest, in a quarter, but not for a whole match.

[crashlander]

Convincing win, didnt watch the game due to a family function but will in the next few days.
Hard not to be impressed with that scoreline and Ports outs didn't affect the game to the extent they could use that as an excuse given the winning margin. Hopefully a few results go our way with other teams in the next couple of weeks and we can sneak into the eight..

You are going enjoy a lot of what you see. We were a real team effort today.

[crashlander]

Gees Curnow was good, gave Aliir an absolute bath, if frees were paid for blatant blocks and holds he would have kicked ten today. Kane can't bitch about umpiring today, otherwise it would have pushed 100 points I reckon.

He probably will; he is that sort of flog. However, they got half of their scores from dubious frees. Charlie could well have had a LOT more shots if even a couple of the frees were paid. Nor was he alone: the number of times our tackles were not rewarded, I can barely believe.

[Professer E]

The two that Chuck tapped down to Motlop were blatant arm holds by Aliir, but the guide dog was asleep

[crashlander]

Nic Newman: a guy some idiots in the press wanted to get rid of a few weeks back: 23 possessions, 9 tackles (and really good ones!), 1 goal and 9 scores involvements from the back pocket!!!! 9 score involvements! He really pulled out all stops.

[crashlander]

The two that Chuck tapped down to Motlop were blatant arm holds by Aliir, but the guide dog was asleep

They were terrible, but things worked out all right.