Do you think Carlton will against St.Kilda?

[reg_lower91]

Pretty self explanatory... do you? and if u wanna, why/ why not?

i think we will, because Waite normally does a pretty god job on Riewoldt, our biggest threat, and i think we have adequate cover for the other targets down forward like Jammo on F-ugly-raser, etc, etc. I think we can also match up in the midfield and, for once, the ruck division. Also, we have a few good targets down forward for a fairly inexperienced backline.

Also, i would like to see Betts possibly play on Milne, same height, same speed i would think, probably a good way of getting Eddie in to the game as a run-off-the-backline type of player, thoughts?

 

[The Cranium]

I have a aweful feeling we will be whipped like a step child.

 

[thylacine60]

Beaten like an unruly egg.

 

[audas]

The ruck question is interesting - for us getting first use of the ball will be a bonus -

BUT

What will be the impact on the saints when there game plan goes pear shaped...

Still think we going to get splattered like a like an old moles.....nose.

 

[thylacine60]

Think the word "win" is missing from the Carlton supporters vocabulary. And from this thread title.

 

[blues4flag]

Yes. Yes I do.


OK, maybe not really, but I'm clinging onto that shred of blind hope. I'm setting myself up, aren't I?

 

[audas]

Yes. Yes I do.


OK, maybe not really, but I'm clinging onto that shred of blind hope. I'm setting myself up, aren't I?

If we do win there will be bedlam in lygon street !

 

[Beloved]

The only real chance we have of winning is if we control the midfield and not allow St. Kilda to manipulate the movement of the ball in their favour. If we can get the ball from the get go and deliver good kicks forward, we should be alright.

HOWEVER,

That's a lot to ask from an 'inexperienced' midfield and rucking unit. For us to win the ball from the get go, it more or less means that we most likely have to nick the ball from a) Gardiner's taps or b) good tackling/pressure and a turn over. Please proove me wrong Hammer!

If they do manage to get the ball down into their forward line, I think we're more than done for. Gherig's big body, Koschitzke's tall structure and Reiwoldt's athleticism is hard to combat with our backline. All roads point to St. Kilda taking this one out, it more comes down to our determination to win this game. If our boys really tried and reached down for the good stuff, we could definately win this game.

 

[bakerboy]

Pretty self explanatory... do you? and if u wanna, why/ why not?

i think we will, because Waite normally does a pretty god job on Riewoldt, our biggest threat, and i think we have adequate cover for the other targets down forward like Jammo on F-ugly-raser, etc, etc. I think we can also match up in the midfield and, for once, the ruck division. Also, we have a few good targets down forward for a fairly inexperienced backline.

Also, i would like to see Betts possibly play on Milne, same height, same speed i would think, probably a good way of getting Eddie in to the game as a run-off-the-backline type of player, thoughts?

I just checked the calender i thought it was April fools day?

 

[Pamam]

I reckon we can win

we just need to believe it ourselves

ala Carlton V Essendon 2001. No kouta, allan, bradley, sos etc

 

[Beloved]

Also, i would like to see Betts possibly play on Milne, same height, same speed i would think, probably a good way of getting Eddie in to the game as a run-off-the-backline type of player, thoughts?

I think we should leave Bettsy to do what he's doing at the moment. He's doing what's expected of him (touching the ball a couple of times per quarter) and kicking a couple of goals. I'm very happy with what he's doing right now, and i've got a feeling Ratten does aswell. Bannister or someone like himself will probably get the gig.

 

[Ricksta13]

Carlton will surprise everybody this saturday with an upset win over the saints

Carlton 15.11.101
St.Kilda 14.09.93


I am not just saying this because I am a Carlton supporter, But Carlton have had a week to gel together and St.Kilda were less than impressive last week, If Carlton can keep St.Kilda playing ugly footy they will beat the saint, I dont know why St.Kilda are on par with Geelong as premiership favorites, They are really not that good!​

GO BLUE BAGGERS!!!​

 

[donnie5]

I reckon we can win

we just need to believe it ourselves

ala Carlton V Essendon 2001. No kouta, allan, bradley, sos etc

But Carlton have no players out, so that is irrelevant thing to say.

 

[judd5]

I think St. Kilda by about 40 points unfortunately.

 

[true_blue_69]

what......... there is no 50/50 option

I am still undecided..... damn must be my split personality kicking in ....

 

[Pamam]

But Carlton have no players out, so that is irrelevant thing to say.

its more about belief

we believed we could win now with a no name team

we should be able to win with a full strength team!!

 

[BlueDevil]

yep, call it a gut feeling, but i think we're a big chance. we need to put pressure on their backline, which isn't all that crash hot i dont think. its more of a running backline, so our forwards need to put more pressure on them when they have the ball.

oh and we've got to kick the goals when given the chance. having fish back enhances our chances.

 

[barnesy]

The obvious answer is no.

The fact is Carlton are yet to play 4 full quarters of football in years, and show the passion, spirit, dedication, self belief and confidence to win.

You get them to give me the commitment that Essendon gave last week, and then I think we are a chance.

It is not just physical, it is above the shoulders.....

 

[Jeremias]

No, I don't think we'll win. In fact, I have a horrible feeling about this game....Fraser's coming in and I reckon he'll kick plenty.

We just don't have the cattle to trouble them seriously yet.

Either way, it's going to be a VERY ugly game. Either we'll revert to very ugly tactics and gameplan in an attempt to get close, or the Saints will blow us out of the water making it ugly for a different reason.

 

[thylacine60]

I think St. Kilda by about 40 points unfortunately.

My brother-in-law just sent me a text suggesting the exact same margin. And I tend to agree.

 

[Tom Blue]

Carlton by 3 points.

Jarrod Waite to play a MASSIVE part in the win and great performances by Judd, Murphy and Cloke.

 

[disconorman]

I have a aweful feeling we will be whipped like a step child.

Like a red-headed step child no less. Not so confident with this game. Saints will run too hard for us I feel. I'm taking bets as to how many times I'll have to yell out "Man the f__k up!"

 

[BlueBelle]

At $4.50 for the win, I will be putting a lazy $20 on it.

For some unknown reason I have a good feeling about this game.

 

[barnesy_78]

The Saints always kill us so - NO i dont, and a win against any other side this year is also highly unlikely! I love my baggers but honselty we STILL are an average side!

 

[Thrawn]

No confidence going into this game, I'm predicting a 40 point loss. But there is hope, we pushed them last time...