AFL 2023 Semi Final Carlton vs Melbourne at the MCG

[Professer E]

We stank that afternoon in 2004, bitterly disappointing. Stuffed around with the ball across half forward all day and still lost.

[DJC]

Well even if I am a little disappointed I'm not surprised, when SoJ did his injury we heard rumors it would be with him for the remainder of 2023 as it needs off-season attention of some sort. Fwiw, we've heard similar rumours about Pitto, TDK and now even Gawn rumoured to be carrying a re-occurrence of his toe issues.

But by choice if an option is available you can't go into finals with the unfit option, it burns you every single time!

Yes, you might get away with a player carrying an injury or going in underdone during the home and away season, but rarely in finals.

We know that Chugga has been playing in our match simulations from his clash with Pitto so he must be good to go.

Apparently Jack’s knee is fine but he hasn’t had enough work.

I think that our fringe players had a practice match against Melbourne’s VFL team, or am I imagining that?

[LP]

Fans are rightly focussed on who is coming in, but often when you are in finals the real valuable info is who isn't in serious consideration at all, for me that is a tell for the coming trade period.

[laj]

Those who enjoyed the bias Blues Radio clip last week you can listen to the game on Blue Radio, Friday night on the SEN App. It will be just as biased...haha,

[madbluboy]

Those who enjoyed the bias Blues Radio clip last week you can listen to the game on Blue Radio, Friday night on the SEN App. It will be just as biased...haha,

and for anyone who wants Melbourne bias just watch channel 7.

[LP]

and for anyone who wants Melbourne bias just watch channel 7.

I suspect Nathan Jones will be back this Friday night as well, his suburban side lost in last weeks finals.

[madbluboy]

I suspect Nathan Jones will be back this Friday night as well, his suburban side lost in last weeks finals.

Brayshaw last week trying to make out that Sydney were getting screwed by the arc was ridiculous. He wanted the Acres touch overruled, fortunately Hodge was strong enough to not go along without that tripe.

[pinot]

Looks like we are going small into this game that means long bombs are out of question.

Super concerned Charlie is going to get zoned and double teamed and bring in an additional mid-sized defender for Kennedy.

Could potentially open up our midfield and have +1 in there if they double tag Charlie and bring one extra for Kennedy.

This is going to be a fascinating game to watch.

[LP]

Brayshaw last week trying to make out that Sydney were getting screwed by the arc was ridiculous. He wanted the Acres touch overruled, fortunately Hodge was strong enough to not go along without that tripe.

Hodge is not a media professional, he doesn't care about ratings and he probably get's his cheque regardless of performance.

Brayshaw, BT and others need ratings, they get cheques based on media coverage, which is why the beat up the bulls1t so much!

Even so I prefer Brayshaw to others, but he was a bit spineless in the circumstance surrounding his nephew.

[LP]

Looks like we are going small into this game that means long bombs are out of question.

If we do go small our pressure and tackling will be key, if we go small and camp inside F50 looking for crumbs we will lose, if they get up the field and exert pressure on the Melbourne defence and Mids we are a goo chance to win.