Autopsy AFL 2026 Opening Round - Swans v Blues Thurs March 5th 7:30pm AEDT (SCG)

[Xtreme]

But list builds are meant to take as long as it does to build an entire civilisation...

Voss can only do so much, he's not Superman!

 

[E Shed]

Kind of baffles me that for about 3 years now Carlton are still only capable of one half of competitive football.

 

[geelong_crazy26]

Kind of baffles me that for about 3 years now Carlton are still only capable of one half of competitive football.

Most shit teams are

 

[No SPIN]

Sydney will be right there top 4 for sure.

You must really rate Carl in that case.
Personally - a drubbing of witches hats is not an appropriate guide.

 

[Xtreme]

Sydney will be right there top 4 for sure.

Do they play Carlton another 11 times to get themselves in that position ?

They are as untested as a one armed man in a pizza eating contest using only chopsticks to get the job done.

 

[Mr Meow]

You must really rate Carl in that case.
Personally - a drubbing of witches hats is not an appropriate guide.

Sydney will probably be thereabouts, but they'll certainly need to beat a few of last year's top 8 before getting too excited.

Brisbane, Hawthorn and GC in their next 4 games will give us an early guide.

 

[Bunk Moreland]

It was only a split second decision, but that knee to the head of Heeney was 100% deliberate

 

[carlton_99]

Last year after Sydney fleeced Carlton for Curnow I remember a few angry Blues fans were adamant that Hayward and Florent were more than salary dumps and would be good AFL players

So because we lost to Sydney in OR that means they aren't good players? Florent was probably one of our best and Hayward with limited service showed enough. Also think there was a bit more to the Curnow deal than Hayward but I may have that wrong.

 

[carlton_99]

It was only a split second decision, but that knee to the head of Heeney was 100% deliberate

In what way was it deliberate? His foot does not change direction and there is no additional force. He is simply running forward and he accidently collects him in his normal running motion.

 

[carlton_99]

I listened to SEN Dwayne’s world talkback radio last week visiting clients and I almost crashed my car with laughter..

Off two pre season games the following was confirmed

Jagga smith is already better than nick daicos
Jagga smith is winning the brownlow
Carlton are better without curnow
Carlton are favorites for the flag because they beat geelong and Brisbane in a practice match

The bizzare thing was these callers had such sincerity in their voices calling up saying this stuff that you’d almost be concerned for thei mental health.

Fast forward to the real stuff.. Carlton comes out and gets belted by 10 goals.

Blues fans and reality always seem to be an ocean apart

Flag favourites? Smith > Daicos? Smith to win Brownlow? You seriously treat whoever spouts nonsense like that on SEN as representative of Carlton fans as a whole? Come on man

 

[Maddo11]

Imagine being Hollands and getting yourself right after drug issues and then copping that 3rd quarter.

When the light at the end of the tunnel is actually just another tunnel

 

[Lingsface]

If Saad has concussion Weitering could be in trouble he pushed Curnow under him causing him to fall on his head. Not sure if he did suffer concussion though.

Good game of football I would give the votes to
3- Warner
2- Heeney
1- Pittonet

 

[Lingsface]

If you want a sell out in round 0 make off season changes and you will get the spotlight.

 

[THE_GUN]

Carlton

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Last year after Sydney fleeced Carlton for Curnow I remember a few angry Blues fans were adamant that Hayward and Florent were more than salary dumps and would be good AFL players

Both played fairly well for a poor side tonight.

The trade is quite likely a win-win. Will only know the details as we get into 2026, and especially the third year as they own our first round selection that season albeit that one is just a slide back

 

[Permission Capable]

Kind of baffles me that for about 3 years now Carlton are still only capable of one half of competitive football.

It is but that's what can happen when it's still mainly the same senior group playing the same way and the same coach coaching the same way.

 

[.Shotties.]

Hayward did well as a medium forward in a shit situation. He's a good player and will be good for the blues.

 

[austinnn]

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Wow, that must have been years ago. And imagine they're still no better!

 

[DeathlyAccurate]

Charlie carrying on like a massive classless dick is rather unpleasant

Coming from a WCE supporter this is rich. Do you go to games? That’s 80% of your fanbase.

 

[1972championsofaust]

Blues need to resign Voss

Voss is a Marshmallow Coach!

Malcolm Blight…. Please apply!

 

[Mr Meow]

If Saad has concussion Weitering could be in trouble he pushed Curnow under him causing him to fall on his head. Not sure if he did suffer concussion though.

Good game of football I would give the votes to
3- Warner
2- Heeney
1- Pittonet

Pitto was good but I'd be rewarding 3 Swans, and Heeney isn't 1 of them.

McInerney and Gulden would join Warner for me. Goals/goal assists/score involvements galore, which fit with them breaking the game open and running amok.

 

[McRobie]

More like Lewis Old.

POTY

 

[10571z]

Carlton lost top tier talent and bought a bunch of rejects from successful clubs in. The result… not improving

 

[carlton_99]

Carlton lost top tier talent and bought a bunch of rejects from successful clubs in. The result… not improving

"Rejects" like Hayward and Ainsworth who played every game they were fit for these successful clubs and Florent who played what 130 games in a row under Longmire when Swans were one of the best teams in the comp. Makes sense.

Who did you think we were going to get for Curnow? Gulden? And what exactly were we supposed to get for free agents other than picks?

 

[brmi]

It was only a split second decision, but that knee to the head of Heeney was 100% deliberate

Absolutely it was. No doubt about it.