AFL Rd 15 2024 Post-Game Prognostications Carlton vs Geelong

[IvanAwfulbigone]

Unfortunately, field umpire errors are outside the scope of the score review system.

Good point. I should have known this. Still, definitely an anomaly which you would hate to decide a GF.

[kruddler]

If fans took anything from last nights result and ruck contests, it's surely the risk of going in with just one ruck or no ruck, because lose them early and you end up in the same situation as the Handbaggers last night! :o

Claiming last night's TDK result as a case for solo ruck is at best a stretch.

Heeding the warning of the potentially devastating result of not having a ruck is unequivocal.

You might sneak a result in the season but in finals, well good luck with that. Can you imagine losing Cripps tot he stoppage contest in finals games because he is forced to ruck? Can you imagine losing BigH from the F50 in a final because he's on ruck duty?

Blah blah blah Bollocks.

R16 - 2023 -
Carlton vs Hawthorn
No Pittonet. No De Koning.
Young, Silvagni, McKay used in the ruck.

Hitouts
Hawthorn - 61
Carlton - 27

Result - Carlton wins by 60 points.

R17 - 2023
Carlton vs Fremantle (@Fremantle)
No Pittonet. No De Koning.
Young, Silvagni, McKay used in the ruck

"We are going to get monstered by Darcy and get spanked"

Hitouts
Fremantle - 70 (Darcy 58!)
Carlton - 18

Result - Carlton wins by 53.

Tell me again why we need 2 rucks to cover for the 1 ruck on the off-chance he gets injured.

We don't even need 1 ruck. In fact we have an average winning margin of over 9 goals when we don't have a ruck.
Just because Geelong lost by the same amount last night and didn't have one doesn't prove anything other than Geelong are crap right now.

So to go back to your quote....
"Heeding the warning of the potentially devastating result of not having a ruck is unequivocal."
The only devastating results i see is on the scoreboard when we demolish the opposition!

[kruddler]

The umpire called "Play On"!!!, that should be the end of it. Play on after the siren it is game over!!!

Did the umpire call play on though?

The umpire raised both hands, absolutely.
The umpire raises both hands to signify the end of the quarter though.

If the umpire calls plays on, they lift both arms up in front of them in a similar fashion, but it a more sweeping action.

The 'signal' from the umps is being misinterpreted IMO.

[tonyo]

I saw it but I didn't believe it.
He has an agenda whenever he opens his mouth.
Just trying to work out what it is!

Scott's flattery was nothing but convenience - he's just trying to make sure the spotlight stays away from his fast-crumbling team.  If you spend 10 of the 15 minute presser talking about the other mob, it leaves less time for pointed questions.....

"We weren't so bad tonight, it's just that Carlton were so good....'

[BluePhantom]

What was with the Cat on the mark for Lij Hollands goal from his 50m penalty? Firstly Gov's goal should've counted but when Lij took his kick the guy on the mark was dancing around and moving sideways. Maybe the ump didn't say stand?  Should've been another 50.

[Gointocarlton]

"We weren't so bad tonight, it's just that Carlton were so good....'

Whats wrong with that, its spot on.

[Gointocarlton]

Note to Durdin and Motlop, if you want to be the starting fwd pocket in the side, have a look at the work rate of Owies for 4 qtrs. Watch how he is having a shot at goal one minute and the next minute he is defending deep in the D50. Have a look at how he willed himself to win the ball and do the one two with Fog to then kick the running goal. Even Fantasia up and down the ground running is impressive. Motlop especially is miles off this.

[Blue Moon]

With Cerra, Martin, Motlop, Carroll, Marchbank, Pittonett, Cuningham, Cottrell and Young to a lesser extent waiting in the wings, the Match Committee are going to have some big decisions to make. I would think that Cerra, Martin, Marchbank, Motlop and Cottrell would normally be automatic ins but I don't see where they fit in without destabilising the balance of the team. It is a bit like the one ruck two ruck debate. There are a lot of right answers to choose from. We need to make sure we choose the best right answer.

[LordLucifer]

MEMO TO SAM WALSH : stop slamming your head into the turf when tackled trying to milk a free kick, it worked against Dangerfield but the others made you look silly, you are better than that.


Speaking with Raydan about how much I have enjoyed Cowan's rise to prominence and he made an interesting observation. The reason why Zac Williams was trialled up forward was as a direct result of how settled & reliable Cowan has been at half-back, they couldn't keep playing Williams there either. This move forced Zac into becoming a better player in a position none of us had considered he was even suited for, a huge win-win for everyone. 

[LordLucifer]

With Cerra, Martin, Motlop, Carroll, Marchbank, Pittonett, Cuningham, Cottrell and Young to a lesser extent waiting in the wings, the Match Committee are going to have some big decisions to make. I would think that Cerra, Martin, Marchbank, Motlop and Cottrell would normally be automatic ins but I don't see where they fit in without destabilising the balance of the team. It is a bit like the one ruck two ruck debate. There are a lot of right answers to choose from. We need to make sure we choose the best right answer.

Cerra - walk up start
Martin - banished forever
Motlop - can he force Owies or Durdin out ??
Carroll - what position should he play ??
Marchbank - banished forever
Pittonett - only in an emergency
Cuningham - traded out at season's end
Cottrell - there is a place for him
Young - only in an emergency