AFL Rd 20 2023 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Collingwood

[LoveNavy]

Great win but I think the standout for me in the form turnaround has been Luke Sayers telling the Mathieson’s to pi55 off after being an embarrassment to the club in the rooms after our lowest form. Since those poker machine blackmailers couldn’t get there way and immediately sack Voss we have gone from strength to strength  in solidarity. You could see in the rooms tonight we are a club again united with some belief. From the top down to the boot studded we are a team.

Could turn out to be the most significant Blues move in recent times ?

[blueboys_1]

Pies certainly had their chances - Nearly double the marks I50, more I50's, more shots on goal. Nice to see them spraying them for a change.

Our defence and pressure was fantastic. Martin is a gun.

He has always been a gun just could not stay on the park!!!

[PaulP]

He has always been a gun just could not stay on the park!!!

I agree.

[LoveNavy]

Whilst I believe we’ll go on with it, we really do need to win next week to make this week count.

Amazing game. Could not be prouder.

BT or, as we refer to him at home ‘hindsight Hodge’ said - Collingwood had a 6 day interstate wet turnaround - does that matter? We missed Cerra after halftime, Walsh and JSOS entire game ??‍♀️

As for BT's comments. Pies coach dismissed the short flight and 6d turnaround is normal. In our house BT is known as BS ?

[blueboys_1]

That's how you win a game ........ tackle hard, chase hard, pressure the opposition & attack the ball-carrier.

Fogarty's tackle on Mihocek (?) was first class.

Weitering was superb all night.

There was hardly a poor player on the field tonight.

Sadly, Marchbank made some horrible errors and whilst some will say he has been out of the game for a long time, you may not have your "touch" first up but you don't lose your experience & knowledge. His papers must be stamped now !!!
 
I reckon Nick Daicos will wake up in the morning very sore after tonight, he got grappled & double-teamed all night and was nothing near the contributor he has been this year - good coaching & well drilled from the players.

Yes and don't forget Motlop. A couple of hard as nails tackles on much bigger opponents, and they stuck. Pressure, Presser and then some.

On Marchbank, a coupe of horrible mistakes. Can you imagine what could be going through his mind after everything that he has gone through over the last few years. Confidence and continuity will make a world of difference.

[LoveNavy]

Our belief and commitment to being the 'hunters' continues to grow and consolidate. There's a persistent ruthlessness about how we play that is irresistible.

When you factor in the missing key personnel, it only makes the win and the manner of the win all the more impressive - team of leaders with strong accountability and adherence to 'role'.

Now, time to watch the replay and savour every delicious moment.

Ps good to see the umpires finally catching most illegal tactics to stop Charles.

Enjoy the replay with a pie ?
#hunters

[LordLucifer]

Never been a fan of Martin and it's been a long time between drinks ie his first game but he actually gave us a complete game and converted well which was a key factor in the win so credit to him.

Same !!

He has the ability but not the grey matter.

Normally does nothing for half of the match then has a blistering 6-7 minutes of complete dominance and then disappears again.

Whilst last nite was the best I've seen him play, his inconsistency & brainfarts cannot be overlooked and my preference is to see him shown the door.

By the way, Cerra was playing a blinder until he tweaked his hammy again, looks way fitter than in the past and his delivery on the left foot is first rate.

I quite liked Cottrell's game last (and again, I'm not a huge fan but he is slowly winning me over), wasn't a "highlights reel", just a lot of "meat & potatoes" stuff which I see as far more more important.

Hollands looked a tad unsure every time he had to battle with Maynard, there is a fair bit of difference in age, body-size & experience so the young chap has to just bore in harder next time. 

[shawny]

In the last month I have noticed a change with the Pies in terms of their level of arrogance. Reckon the players supporters and even coach got a tad ahead of themself and was so nice to be the club to remove the smugness of those pr1cks.

I have a decent memory when it suits me ? but I remember Sidebottom laughing at how we played after the loss to them earlier in the year. Also Maynard made arrogant comments before the port match and Elliot’s look when he took that nice mark in the last quarter made me want to vomit. Adam’s is a smartar5e and even Nick Daicos has gotten ahead of himself imo. The coach is always too happy and made a smart comment about not having a bet with Voss on these games anymore as it was costing Voss too much. I know it was a joke but still in most jokes comments even in jest  there is an element of truth.

Anyhow stuff them Im rapt with that win. 3 weeks in a row  we lost key players very early on but still got the job done.

We are much even and our midfield is very deep and not just with C grades but with top liners.

We are finally an even team who don’t rely on one or 2 players. Yes Charlie kicking a bag is nice but we beat port with a modest return and that’s something I haven’t seen for decades in a Carlton team.

Think we have arrived gents

[ElwoodBlues1]

Same !!

He has the ability but not the grey matter.

Normally does nothing for half of the match then has a blistering 6-7 minutes of complete dominance and then disappears again.

Whilst last nite was the best I've seen him play, his inconsistency & brainfarts cannot be overlooked and my preference is to see him shown the door.

By the way, Cerra was playing a blinder until he tweaked his hammy again, looks way fitter than in the past and his delivery on the left foot is first rate.

I quite liked Cottrell's game last (and again, I'm not a huge fan but he is slowly winning me over), wasn't a "highlights reel", just a lot of "meat & potatoes" stuff which I see as far more more important.

Hollands looked a tad unsure every time he had to battle with Maynard, there is a fair bit of difference in age, body-size & experience so the young chap has to just bore in harder next time. 

Didn't see much of Cottrell and have seen him play better. Needs more  than 12 possessions a game but he didn't do much wrong either and I guess every team has their low profile Indians to complement their Chiefs.
Martin had 12 possessions also but his were of high impact and when he is on he is very good but it's the same old story can he stay on the park and deliver that type of game more often than not.I think he will get another extension maybe a 1+1 deal if he holds up fitness wise.
Maynard was one of Collingwoods better players I thought and is a rough hombre so a kid like Hollands was fighting out of his division but had some good moments and showed he will be a capable player vs more suitable opponents.

[PaulP]

I'll bet my life savings that Voss is a huge Martin fan, and if he gets his way, JM won't be going anywhere. And rightly so.