AFL Elimination Final 1 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Sydney

[ElwoodBlues1]

I'd suggest our MC has forced the Swans into selecting Melican, who hasn't played since Rnd 18.

What time do they confirm the Sub?

Charlie and Harry has one goal between them last time Melican played down back and I reckon the Swans are gambling on a repeat which given the appalling weather might be on the cards and Id be getting Motlop into the starting lineup...see Bobby Hill last night.

[BluePhantom]

So Facebook has a feature where your memories come up on your feed.  On this day:

Carlton who finished 9th on the ladder, but got into the 8 thanks to the Drug Cheats, defeated Richmond at the MCG in 2013 in the first elimination final during that series.  We went on to play (and lose in Sydney against the Swans in week 2).

There would be an ironic symmetry if somehow Sydney (who should have finished 9th if not for an umpiring mishap in Adelaide!) were able to knock off Carlton, only to have to return next week to the MCG and face Melbourne... 

Now, that being said, I don't want it to happen, but this spooky.

We lost that game because of the pathetic turf that kept lifting.  >

[madbluboy]

You know what pisses me off, why when they started at 7:20pm last night do we have to start at 7:50pm tonight?

I missed the start last night because Adelaide are 30 minutes behind.

[tex]

Anyone have any suggestions on what’s the best time to get to the ground, both for ease of access and build up.
Is there much pregame entertainment aside from bars?

This’ll be my first live game in a while.
I did see last nights game but only arrived a few mins before bounce down.

[LP]

Charlie and Harry has one goal between them last time Melican played down back and I reckon the Swans are gambling on a repeat which given the appalling weather might be on the cards and Id be getting Motlop into the starting lineup...see Bobby Hill last night.

In the sh1t conditions I think we need smarts not just ability, I'll back in the MC on the likes of Owies, Cunningham and Martin.

I reckon we'll see Walsh spend some time forward tonight as well, his best games seem to come in these conditions.

[Thryleon]

You know what pisses me off, why when they started at 7:20pm last night do we have to start at 7:50pm tonight?

Im pleased, my scheduled upgrade is starting at 5.30pm instead of 7.00pm.  If we started the game at 7.20pm I was guaranteed to miss at least half the game before, but now I might make it in time for the game to start.  Those 30 mins are worth a lot to me.

[LoveNavy]

This has been a long time coming. It's fair to say that emotions are on the way up whilst rationality is on the way down. AKA flipped lid!!!!

Before I burst with excitement and anxiety, I'd like to wish you all a fulfilling return to finals footy. Win, lose, or draw. We've witnessed the big ship turn towards the home straight. The future is bright for Carlton.

Be loud and proud supporting our boys. Stay safe and enjoy the game.

Go Blues.

[ElwoodBlues1]

In the sh1t conditions I think we need smarts not just ability, I'll back in the MC on the likes of Owies, Cunningham and Martin.

I reckon we'll see Walsh spend some time forward tonight as well, his best games seem to come in these conditions.

Motlop is a goalkicker and has some smarts imho and is a most improved player after his stint in the VFL where he had midfield time and learnt a few tricks. Cuningham has been down in recent games and Martin has also tailed off so Id like a bit more insurance in the small forward area.

[Thryleon]

Cincotta is likely to be the major game breaker tonight.  These conditions suit players used to VFL conditions.

[madbluboy]

I'm happy with the team. Marchbank is a strange one but they must have a reason/ match up.