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The only change i want is us not losing to Carlton all the time. Feel like the last few games we've been smacked.
Lets beat them and do it in style.
Lets beat them and do it in style.
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Agreed, his performance forward in that last quarter against North early last year almost got us over the line.
I’m telling you now, jaeger O’Meara kicks 3-4 goals in this years grand final. Wins us the game.
Doesn’t get the norm, but he provides the class and difference on the day.
Easing him into a long year as sub and will spend time, mid, wing, forward.
Doesn’t get the norm, but he provides the class and difference on the day.
Easing him into a long year as sub and will spend time, mid, wing, forward.
I think people forget Jaeger was Harley Reid before Harley Reid. Injuries may have cruelled his story but this fella has seen and overcome considerable adversity, as a lifelong WCE supporter he swallowed his pride and came to the Dockers as he wants a lick of the ice cream before all is said and done. He seems to be taking on his sub role with aplomb and if fit I am all for having his professionalism and strong character in the side at the pointy end. But I'm also sadistic when it comes to West Coast and the more Eagles supporters we have playing for us the day we win it all, the better imo.
The crazy thing is Draper is the likely one to take either Curnow or McKay. Pearce will take the other. Curnow and McKay are 150% the keys to the game. We stop them and we win. We need guys to intercept them. Worner inclusion can help this. We need our defense to block their spaces to run into and intercept. Bring in worner
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Surely Ryan takes Curnow, Pearce McKay and Draper gets the resting ruck.
Edit. Looks like Carlton only playing 1 ruck this year. Still don't think Draper could take either, they are too big.
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I suspect Young may get a run with role with Cripps.
He played that role last season a few times with success and he is bigger and stronger this year.
Did anyone think both sides would be unbeaten leading into this game?
Good to see Longmuir finally releasing the shackles and your forward handball has been a big reason for better attacking layers
Both sides missing important players, especially if Cripps misses out due to the birth of his daughter, so no real excuse for either side
Neutral territory another interesting factor, been a while since we have won in SA
Like most games, it will be decided on the strength of the midfields and taking chances once in the forward 50
Think it will be a tough, close game
Good to see Longmuir finally releasing the shackles and your forward handball has been a big reason for better attacking layers
Both sides missing important players, especially if Cripps misses out due to the birth of his daughter, so no real excuse for either side
Neutral territory another interesting factor, been a while since we have won in SA
Like most games, it will be decided on the strength of the midfields and taking chances once in the forward 50
Think it will be a tough, close game
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I don't think anyone here, had us 3-0.
Who is out for Carlton?
We have 2 key defenders, and ruck, but our midfield is intact which is more important during the home and away games.
I don't think Longmuir has released the shackles, if anything he has put them back on (like 2022).
For me, we need to win the midfield battle and stop quick ball movement, because if McKay and Curnow are allowed 1v1 opportunities, especially vs Ryan or Draper (Pearce will be fine) we will be in trouble. Ryan is undersized, and Draper not strong enough
Is Carlton only playing one ruck with McKay rucking a bit? How has that gone so far?
Walsh, Martin, Motlop and possibly Cripps, not like your structural talls though
Been a good move for McKay to do stints in the ruck, gets him engaged more if he is having quiet periods foward
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Lid’s off if we win this
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Carlton have only won against Brisbane, North and Richmond. Almost identical to us (and nothing special either), but on their board they are so confident of an easy win.
We need to win the midfield, to have a good chance.
We need to win the midfield, to have a good chance.
That Richmond win looks a little better in hindsight but I agree with the sentiment.
Considering the umpiring has been a feature of all Carlton games this year, I think that's a safe bet. Blues are already +24 in free kick differential and that's after just 3 games!! AFL wants them to succeed.
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Reckon this is a game you somehow bring Brodie in as an extra strong body in the contest. Don’t know how, don’t know for who, but Cripps n co usually bully us so it be good to fight fire with fire.
If I was a betting man though it will probably be Erasmus for Emmet and JOM into the starting team.
If I was a betting man though it will probably be Erasmus for Emmet and JOM into the starting team.
Curnow is the danger. Whether it is Ryan, Draper or Hughes - likely Ryan getting a chop out. He is a tough match up for guys. Will be team defence mentality.
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Think we play him like we did Jez Cameron last year, Ryan when inside 50and Hughes when he goes up the ground to provide a link up. Would be an absolute baptism of fire to play Draper on Curnow.
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