Preview R5: Changes vs. Carlton

[Rogue77]

If we lose to Carlton this week we may as well just pack it in and tank the rest of the year. If they haven't sacked Voss by now, they're not going to do it after a loss to us at AO.

This season definitely doesn't feel like our season so far

The injuries have been a killer obviously

 

[119others]

Where the **** has this notion come from that Nank is some talentless no-hoper come from? Would I have preferred someone else? Yes. But let's not act like he's some 26 year old spud who's proven he doesn't have it.View attachment 2576837

hang on what about some objectivity, transparency and balance. you didnt mention that one stand out game was against the feeble tigers who finished bottom with 2 wins for the year.

and its double his average for his games from 2025 onwards.

i hope nank succeeds but many on here seem to significantly overrate the lad. he is coming in against a bottom 4 team tonight and hope he does well - theres no excuse not to

 

[Eagleboy2011]

I'm expecting us to win big tonight. Nothing less than a 50-point drubbing on a sodden Adelaide Oval will satiate my appetite after three incredibly frustrating close losses in a row.

Like Obama once said about Nicks(I think )

Never underestimate Nicks ability to F**** things up.

 

[CromradeCromulent]

hang on what about some objectivity, transparency and balance. you didnt mention that one stand out game was against the feeble tigers who finished bottom with 2 wins for the year.

and its double his average for his games from 2025 onwards.

i hope nank succeeds but many on here seem to significantly overrate the lad. he is coming in against a bottom 4 team tonight and hope he does well - theres no excuse not to

This is the transparency and balance. We have plenty of players that have never out out stats like that EVER against ANYONE. Again. I'm not saying he's some world beater. I'm just saying he's not deserving of the reaction some are giving him. I think it helps with team balance too. I'd guess we've selected the guys we have so that ANB plays more forward, which gives more CBA opportunities for Ranks, Rash, Peatling, Soligo, etc.

 

[Pugsley]

Good to see form being rewarded. Dumb Maffew doing stupid Maffew things.
I hope Carlton beat us to put more pressure on him.

The apologists disagreeing. What a surprise.

 

[davos44]

Yes, but we bought Laird back in - that does not help our ball movement.

In a way, it does. He puts us under pressure by holding ball for an eternity and being absolutely blind to the man 1.5 metres in front of him, the result is the opposition player smothers it, the ball spills loose and we have to play fast football.

 

[Gtowncrow]

Four defenders, nice

Sack the coach!!!

 

[Gtowncrow]

This season definitely doesn't feel like our season so far

The injuries have been a killer obviously

Sack the coach.

 

[CromradeCromulent]

The apologists disagreeing. What a surprise.

What is this stupid binary? Not everything is either the best or worst decision ever.

 

[Crom1995]

I wouldn’t be surprised if it doesn’t rain much at all this weekend. Including tomorrow night.

Pretty dry so far

 

[Bay62]

Well my wife just got given two tickets for tonight by her work, so we’ll be able to watch the team that can’t win a first half play the team that can’t win a second half. Expecting a draw, but glad to be going

 

[Iridescence]

Like Obama once said about Nicks(I think )

Never underestimate Nicks ability to F**** things up.

I wonder what his thoughts on Michael Voss were?

 

[Iridescence]

Pretty dry so far

I don't know where you are, but it's absolutely belting down where I am (Chandlers Hill). I got drenched in the Hub carpark just before and I was only outside for 30 seconds.

 

[betterthanu]

This season definitely doesn't feel like our season so far

The injuries have been a killer obviously

Brisbane were 2-5 in 2024 and won the flag. Just need to get rolling at the right time of year.

 

[Cromulant]

Brisbane were 2-5 in 2024 and won the flag. Just need to get rolling at the right time of year.

Have a look at their list

 

[119others]

The apologists disagreeing. What a surprise.

why are you talking to yourself?

 

[Eagleboy2011]

I wonder what his thoughts on Michael Voss were?

Same i suspect.

 

[thebirdman 24]

Mostly good changes.

Jones and Rob in the bin forever.

I’m a bit meh about Nank but I think its because he has been in and out of the team the past few years not really making impact but also not being backed by the coaches. Let’s give him a month and find out what we have.

 

[Trigger13]

Pretty dry so far

Haha I still maintain it will clear up considerably by game time

 

[crows dude]

Dowling and Edwards should have come in. But changes not too bad.

We will win by 10 goals plus.

 

[jenny61_99]

I just hope Hinge is up for four quarters of AFL footy, started like a house on fire in the SANFL last week but faded out of the game after that.

What game time did he get? Were they deliberately giving him first half action and quieter in the second?

 

[Mutineer]

What game time did he get? Were they deliberately giving him first half action and quieter in the second?

Seemed to be out there most of the time on the SANFL coverage as much as I could see.

Probably not an ideal preparation but obviously they're looking for more drive out of the back half which he generally offers.

 

[skam85]

Kelly flapping on about how good it is to have Hinge and Laird’s experience back in the side tells us all we need to know

 

[JPetro83]

Brisbane were 2-5 in 2024 and won the flag. Just need to get rolling at the right time of year.

We are no Brisbane and our list was never as good as theirs. im sorry but we are not contenders this year. wildcard round at best.. maybe sneak into the Elim final

 

[Rory Walkerfield]

I’m baffled by the anti Nank sentiment.

Kid has plenty of talent and has never been given a proper run at it.