AFL Rd 15 2024 Post-Game Prognostications Carlton vs Geelong

[blueboys_1]

How exactly does one slam their own head into the turf?

If that was the case, Geelong would be employing a biomechanics expert to get Dangerfield off his suspension.

Watch it again, Walsh’s arms are pinned and he has no control as centripetal force propels his head in an accelerating arc into the turf.

As for the Williams-Cowan scenario, Cowan’s form in the Magoos would have played a part.  However, his opportunity arose because Williams put his hand up to play as a defensive forward and his logical replacement in defence, Cincotta, was given the tagging role.  It’s actually a win-win-win.

Walsh's shoulder/body hits Dangers leg accentuating his head hitting the ground. I think he might get off. Pay the free and move on.

[madbluboy]

When you pin both arms and they hit their head you have no way out.

[blueboys_1]

Cerra - walk up start. Agreed.
Martin - banished forever. Has X factor but too injury prone. So I think that instead of bringing him in straight away, play him in the VFL for a couple of weeks and then bring him back into the team via the sub.
Motlop - can he force Owies or Durdin out ??. Durdin to go out. Owies bleeds blue blood like SOS. His is consistent and hits the scoreboard consistently. Number 3 behind Charlie and Harry for goals.
Carroll - what position should he play ?? Needs more time maybe? Cannot break into the team on a consistent basis.
Marchbank - banished forever. Injury prone as well, but maybe highly regarded by the MC as he has come straight into the team at times.
Pittonett - only in an emergency. I am torn about this one. Horses for courses I suppose. TDK will need a rest at some stage before finals. He is still a young man  in rucking terms and we will need him at his best to ensure we go deep into the finals and play in the last Saturday in September.
Cuningham - traded out at season's end. Agreed. Talented but too inconsistent as per Martin.
Cottrell - there is a place for him. Agreed.
Young - only in an emergency. I had high hopes for him, but after seeing him yesterday in the VFL, I shake my head and think where is this guy going with his football.

[blueboys_1]

Dangerflog is involved in so many "accidents", we should remain him Mr Damage!

Chris Judd anyone?

[Milhanna13]

That sums him up perfectly G2C.

The goal that he kicked when he gathered a loose ball in traffic on the 50m arc was outstanding … but more or less routine for Charlie.

There wasnt enough made of that.  They should have shown that replay from 5 different angles.  It looked like he bounced it up to himself, while under pressure from 2 blokes,  then jetted away and threw it on the left, from 45 out......  should be up there for goal of the year

[DJC]

There wasnt enough made of that.  They should have shown that replay from 5 different angles.  It looked like he bounced it up to himself, while under pressure from 2 blokes,  then jetted away and threw it on the left, from 45 out......  should be up there for goal of the year

Sadly, I don’t think the cameras caught the action as well as they should have.  I have seen it from three angles and how Charlie did it isn’t very clear.  That may limit the goal of the year chances.

[DJC]

Walsh's shoulder/body hits Dangers leg accentuating his head hitting the ground. I think he might get off. Pay the free and move on.

Doesn’t really matter; Dangerfield pinned Walsh’s arms and the tackle forced his head into the turf.

The only way he gets off is aging superstar discount.

[ratlice]

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.

BT says, "umpire has called play on, goal has been kicked, what's the decision".

[kruddler]

BT says, "umpire has called play on, goal has been kicked, what's the decision".

lol.....BT says lots of things. Whether they are true or not is like throwing a dart at the dartboard.

I've watched it, multiple times. I listened to BT call it live, and back over it afterwards.
I have no faith in him understanding the nuances of what i've described, and even if he does, he won't admit fault.

So, besides BT, is anyone able to show that the umpire called 'play on' because honestly, i don't think he did.

[tonyo]

lol.....BT says lots of things. Whether they are true or not is like throwing a dart at the dartboard.

I've watched it, multiple times. I listened to BT call it live, and back over it afterwards.
I have no faith in him understanding the nuances of what i've described, and even if he does, he won't admit fault.

So, besides BT, is anyone able to show that the umpire called 'play on' because honestly, i don't think he did.

I reckon BT saw the umpire's arms raised for end of quarter and misinterpreted the situation.  I didn't think Cameron ran too far off the line anyway.