Changes v Carlton - Changes, changes everywhere

[Russian Demon]

lol 'horrendous' is way overstated. Lewis is yet to play in the midfield for us, and has excelled there over the last three years. 2016 was probably his second best season and that's when he was playing in the guts, so there's no reason to think he can't have a similar impact there to Murphy. Vince too hasn't played much midfield since winning a B&F there for us in 2015, and has been very strong when played there as in against Adelaide this year (albeit in a tagging role).

Also you can't write off Oliver as having 'proven **** all' at AFL level when Cripps only has a year more experience - esp given Oliver is probably top 10 in the Brownlow. ANB and Stretch will really need to rise to the occasion but a Lewis, Vince, Petracca, Oliver midfield isn't 'horrendous', it's more than competitive.

Lol what? JKH is a natural inside mid that burst onto the scene as a small forward but has struggled there since bc he's being played well out of position. His best game for us was in 2014 when he played in the guts v Adelaide and was a huge part of why we beat them. That also would have been like his seventh game.

This is a confusing post - other than Watts our forward line will be at full strength, and other than that we also have Gawn now to swing forward and take a pack mark or two if we can get it forward. With Pedersen playing as a full time forward and Hannan much improved it's arguably the strongest forward line we've played in a few months.

The melting on this board is hilarious - unless everyone on here is smarter than the bookies there's no way they're still offering $2.50 on a Carlton win if we're as screwed as you all seem to think. We'll struggle in the midfield a bit but we're much stronger forward and back than Carlton are, it'll be a close game.

Its not a melt. Go back and watch the last game we played against Carlton, had this exact issue.

Teams playing numbers behind the ball screws us, especially if we dispose in a hurry due tp a lack of clearances.

Itll be low scoring and close, but my question was about how we manage a winning score.

 

[booshboy]

The fickle nature of elite sport, Premiership contenders one week, belted by Carlton the next.

 

[BG32]

DL hits a new low. Some "user" in the changes thread has Wagner out but White still in....... both are shit but if White is in the team anyone from our 2008-2013 days would be a ****ing walk in

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

I think we're a good chance sure but I'm tipping they'll do enough to blanket us and win by 2-3 goals.

This. ^

Well maybe not melting but we've got a shitload of supporters have lost hope and saying that we've almost no chance to beat Carlton.
I'm not underestimating Carlton, but I still think we've got a good shot to beat them.

We are still a good chance of winning, putting my money on Carlton @ $3 doesnt mean i think we will lose, it means i thought Carlton are well over the odds. I dont bet with my heart, i bet with my head. Blues into $2.30 now the last time i checked btw. #valuetown

 

[Demon13304]

This. ^



We are still a good chance of winning, putting my money on Carlton @ $3 doesnt mean i think we will lose, it means i thought Carlton are well over the odds. I dont bet with my heart, i bet with my head. Blues into $2.30 now the last time i checked btw. #valuetown

Yeah it's good odds and I don't blame you. I think either team could win.
What I'm saying is just some supporters are absolutely convinced that there's no way we can win and we're going to get completely belted. That's melting.

 

[BLUEALLTHRU]

Wish Bugg had saved that hit for Cripps this week...

Ridiculous comment

Anyway came over to say good luck! Just not to much

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

Yeah it's good odds and I don't blame you. I think either team could win.
What I'm saying is just some supporters are absolutely convinced that there's no way we can win and we're going to get completely belted. That's melting.

I think its a genuine 50/50 game. And if thats the case the odds should be $1.95 each. There is only so many times a year you get the chance to beat the bookies and with how many injuries we had after Friday night this was one of them. Id much rather lose my $50 truth be told.

We wont be getting belted. I agree with you there.

 

[dylan93]

Watts listed as a test alongside Hogan and Garlett. If all goes right:

Out: Bugg (susp.), Viney (inj.), Tyson (inj.) & White.
In: Hogan, Watts, Garlett & Maynard.

The other lads can wait for breaking the rules. Trengove if one of the other lads mentioned don't get up.

 

[CTHORANGE]

Kent or Kennedy will get a shot to show their wares with Bugg out of that forward role for the next 6 weeks. Wanted to see them get a go this year, so not all bad news.

 

[Blackas87]

Hogan, Garlett and Tyson are all a chance to play this week. All will face fitness tests. Watts is no chance.

 

[qarocks]

just bring in players so we have a team that can chip it forwards and hit targets, cause if we bomb it in every time, the blues 85 defenders will run it out every time.

i cant believe the one time we become half decent, 33% of our best team is injured

 

[Demons Advocate]

This. ^



We are still a good chance of winning, putting my money on Carlton @ $3 doesnt mean i think we will lose, it means i thought Carlton are well over the odds. I dont bet with my heart, i bet with my head. Blues into $2.30 now the last time i checked btw. #valuetown

Are we favourites? That is madness! *logs in to sportsbet*

Thanks for the tip

 

[ThePuppetMaster]

Hogan, Garlett and Tyson are all a chance to play this week. All will face fitness tests. Watts is no chance.

Why list him as test then?

 

[Tempy Tiger]

Watts listed as a test alongside Hogan and Garlett. If all goes right:

Out: Bugg (susp.), Viney (inj.), Tyson (inj.) & White.
In: Hogan, Watts, Garlett & Maynard.

The other lads can wait for breaking the rules. Trengove if one of the other lads mentioned don't get up.

Would be stoked with those changes.

 

[Xenthor]

Isn't Frost meant to be injured?

 

[TheCount]

Isn't Frost meant to be injured?

First I've heard of it?

 

[Gysberts2Bate]

Huge if Watts and/or Tyson play.

 

[Proper Gander]

Why list him as test then?

Some other kind of test perhaps. Myers Briggs or one of those internet "which Star Wars Character are YOU???" things.

I'm Yoda apparently. Was pretty annoyed with the result because I was answering the questions in a way that I thought would make me resemble Han Solo.

 

[schmuttt]

Why list him as test then?

Why would Watts rule himself out Friday night if he is a test?

 

[Yakker]

Some other kind of test perhaps. Myers Briggs or one of those internet "which Star Wars Character are YOU???" things.

I'm Yoda apparently. Was pretty annoyed with the result because I was answering the questions in a way that I thought would make me resemble Han Solo.

I'm an ENTJ

 

[stretcharmstrong]

Some other kind of test perhaps. Myers Briggs or one of those internet "which Star Wars Character are YOU???" things.

I'm Yoda apparently. Was pretty annoyed with the result because I was answering the questions in a way that I thought would make me resemble Han Solo.

That's what yoda would do.

 

[Dark Avenger]

Some other kind of test perhaps. Myers Briggs or one of those internet "which Star Wars Character are YOU???" things.

I'm Yoda apparently. Was pretty annoyed with the result because I was answering the questions in a way that I thought would make me resemble Han Solo.

Whenever I take those tests I always end up a female character. I've been Princess Leia, Supergirl, and Daenerys Targaryen.

 

[Gysberts2Bate]

Watts (1-2 more weeks) and Salem (2-3 more weeks) confirmed out according to Dave Misson report on MFC website.

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

Whenever I take those tests I always end up a female character. I've been Princess Leia, Supergirl, and Daenerys Targaryen.

Let me guess, when it asked if you liked wearing bra's, frilly knickers and putting on lipstick you said yes?

 

[Dark Avenger]

Let me guess, when it asked if you liked wearing bra's, frilly knickers and putting on lipstick you said yes?

They never asked that & whether or not I do that is besides the point.