Autopsy AFL 2024 Round 1 - Blues v Tigers Thurs March 14th 7:30pm AEDT (MCG)

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AFL 2024 PREMIERSHIP SEASON ROUND 1
CARLTON V RICHMOND
THURSDAY MARCH 14TH 7:30PM AEDT (M.C.G.)

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Teams​

BLUES
B: Z. Williams, L. Young, B. Kemp
HB: A. Saad, M. McGovern, N. Newman
C: M. Cottrell, P. Cripps - C, B. Acres
HF: D. Cuningham, C. Curnow, O. Fantasia
F: M. Owies, H. McKay, O. Hollands
FOLL: T. De Koning, A. Cerra, G. Hewett

I/C: J. Boyd, C. Durdin, M. Kennedy, L. Fogarty, J. Carroll
EMG: J. Binns, M. Pittonet, A. Moir

TIGERS
B: D. Grimes, T. Young, J. Gibcus
HB: J. Short, N. Broad, N. Vlastuin
C: K. McIntosh, T. Taranto, J. Ross
HF: M. Rioli, L. Baker, S. Bolton
F: N. Balta, D. Martin, T. Lynch
FOLL: T. Nankervis - C, J. Hopper, D. Prestia

I/C: D. Rioli, T. Dow, M. Pickett, R. Mansell, S. Campbell
EMG: T. Brown, S. Naismith, S. Banks

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[NetworkNerd]

Blues by 76 points

 

[Rankine2Rachele]

Carlton by 7 goals.

 

[Blue_1nvasion]

Tiger bounce back with Dusty to win by 20 points and the downfall of the blues begins.

 

[MisterMarcus]

Depends which Carlton and which Richmond show up.

First half Blues v first half Tigers from last week could be the most painful 0-0 draw ever seen

 

[Chief]

Why has nobody mentioned Collingwood in this thread yet?

 

[ZabsBlues]

Why has nobody mentioned Collingwood in this thread yet?

Where’s the Fadge, he only posts in Carlton related threads.

 

[Chief]

 

[Zevon]

Why has nobody mentioned Collingwood in this thread yet?

Dammit Chief you broke the streak.

 

[RAPPA]

Opening round cobwebs and uncharacteristic results are common features. Richmond will be a lot better back on the G and in more favourable conditions, together with some important inclusions. Lynch back, even slightly underdone, will be a worry as he normally dines out on Carlton. This’ll be a close one.

 

[Lsta062]

All I see is two current top 8 sides going at it on Thursday. Should be a good game based on that, right?

 

[Jeremias]

Stating the obvious, but this is a big game for both sides.

Carlton will be full of confidence coming off a remarkable victory in Brisbane. Review and scrutinize the reason for the slow start, but gain massive belief that they're never truly out of it.

But there will be a major shift here for Carlton, going from one game in which not many gave them a chance, to the next in which they are overwhelming favorite.

I am not expecting many changes for the Blues. Perhaps just the one forced change with Docherty out, which is a devastating blow to someone who has had to endure so much in recent years.

As for his impact, I feel his absence may be felt more so from a morale perspective than an on-field perspective. As good as he is on the field I feel we'll be able to cover him reasonably comfortably, but the leadership he brings is invaluable. The supporters are devastated for Doc; will the players be able to put his injury behind them so quickly?

Richmond, not dissimilar to the Blues, were smacked early. Didn't get back in the game but managed to make the scoreboard somewhat respectable in the end.

Dusty, Nankervis and Lynch are significant inclusions if all do come in, but I would be wary of adding all three of them at the same time.

Heart of course says Carlton here, and so too does my head. 2-0 heading into a 15 day break with the imminent return of a number of hugely important players would be a great position to be in.

But I don't think this will be as easy for Carlton as some may be thinking. Richmond are a strong chance to finish in the bottom 4 this season, but they've got enough experience out there to ensure they remain competitive more often than not.

 

[juss]

It's the season of low expectations, every media pundit has us bottom 6, most (every?) media pundit has Carlton top 6.

Based on their round 1 games, Carlton have to be deserving strong favourites here.

I'm not too fussed about the wins and losses alone this season as we need to build our next contending list, I just want to see them play with the same dare and effort they did in the second half vs GC, and continually see the next iteration of the side continue to develop.

Think the Blues will get up by about 33, the market things it's a pretty straightforward tip too.

 

[Daka]

Opening round cobwebs and uncharacteristic results are common features. Richmond will be a lot better back on the G and in more favourable conditions, together with some important inclusions. Lynch back, even slightly underdone, will be a worry as he normally dines out on Carlton. This’ll be a close one.

I don't think we will play Lynch given the seriousness of the injury... I think the club will be conservative.

 

[Jeremias]

I'm not too fussed about the wins and losses alone this season as we need to build our next contending list, I just want to see them play with the same dare and effort they did in the second half vs GC, and continually see the next iteration of the side continue to develop.

Yeah this is the correct attitude IMO.

Richmond aren't doing anything of great significance this season. Very decent chance to finish bottom 4, though you've still got enough quality and experience to avoid consistent blowouts.

Use the year to implement and fine tune the Yze game style, whilst exposing the kids to senior game time where possible, and filtering through to figure out who is/is not a long term option.

There will be wins, but that can't be the metric. They are a bonus.

 

[dean33]

You have to go back to rd 1 2012 for the last time the blues started favourite in this game. They owe us a decade of owning them and I think they are about the cash in. Blues by plenty unfortunately.

 

[Arr0w]

Not so sure. While I'd love to spank the Tigers, I think it won't be the cake walk many expect

Yes, guys like Dusty, Nank, Lynch would be considered past their best, but they still add experience and quality

I hope we stay switched on and stride out for the whole game, given we have a 15 day break until North

 

[TheUnicorn]

Carlton by 60pts

 

[Worm4]

Carlton don't smash teams.
Blues by 20-30 points

 

[j09948772]

Carlton don't smash teams.
Blues by 20-30 points

Pretty sure we won ~5 straight games by 50+ points last season.

 

[Worm4]

Pretty sure we won ~5 straight games by 50+ points last season.

Yeah, they did. After they got a rocket put up them by sundry and all.

 

[Syd]

Another Carlton v Richmond Opening Round crapfest coming up.

Dimma got out well in time, Blooos by plenty.

 

[j09948772]

Yeah, they did. After they got a rocket put up them by sundry and all.

So we do smash teams

 

[Tandy]

Teams playing twice before teams have played once lol

 

[Michaels]

For anyone interested here is a link to our live show from Monday night.

Full disclosure it is a Richmond based show so if our views or knowledge on the opposition isn't extremely high, that is why. Although we do keep it balance when discussing the game.

The Preview of the Carlton vs Richmond game starts at the 36 minute mark.

Topics covered:
-Welcome to everyone
-Review of Gold Coast game
-Balta forward / ruck
-MRJ pressure
-Grimes 50m
-Broad rushed behind
-Yze calmness and having a plan b
-Preview of Blues game
-Plus more!