Preview Rnd 4 - Carlton v GC Sunday 14th April 2.40PM @ Metricon Stadium - Final Team - Post #1332

[Ahuitzotl]

I feel like I'm rather alone in having low expectations about this match and its importance.

Sure, it's winnable, but seriously, GC has 2 wins on the board and were 2 points from a third. They aren't going too badly, and they're at home. This game is a fairly tough ask for any side from about 9th on the ladder down. Annoyed at Niall's article too - a fairly obvious attempt to feed controversy about Bolton. I just want to see four quarters of 100% effort. If we do that, the rest will fall into place.

 

[pinot]

We are on the brink of giving our high potential number 1 pick to Adelaide.

If thats the case and it materialises, to me someone isn't doing their job.

 

[feffs93]

We are on the brink of giving our high potential number 1 pick to Adelaide.

If thats the case and it materialises, to me someone isn't doing their job.

or, someone is losing their job

 

[SkyhorseTamer]

We are on the brink of giving our high potential number 1 pick to Adelaide.

If thats the case and it materialises, to me someone isn't doing their job.

What's wrong with trading pick 1 for picks 2 and 16, when 16 was in a super draft. Looks good business to me

 

[Dadda Dave]

Big H to kick a big bag today and Dow to kick 3 on the run .we got this..

 

[pinot]

What's wrong with trading pick 1 for picks 2 and 16, when 16 was in a super draft. Looks good business to me

I think SOS traded it on the belief the team would improve and win games this year and move up the ladder he said as much in an interview after draft night.

So, it cant be really twisted now. I actually agree with the deal as it applies pressure on the on field group to perform.

 

[SkyhorseTamer]

I think SOS traded it on the belief the team would improve and win games this year and move up the ladder he said as much in an interview after draft night.

So, it cant be really twisted now. I actually agree with the deal as it applies pressure on the on field group to perform.

No twisting involved. You're making a judgement after 3 and a bit rounds. So was I. Both are equally valid, and equally stupid as we don't know where we (or Adelaide) are going to finish yet.

 

[Arr0w]

What if end up with 2 or 3 wins. Still happy? Shouldn’t be. Unless mediocrity is as accepted as a premier league relegation club.

Lions only won 5 games last year, but became more competitive and attracted good players

There is a difference between being in a hurry and impatient

 

[pinot]

No twisting involved. You're making a judgement after 3 and a bit rounds. So was I. Both are equally valid, and equally stupid as we don't know where we (or Adelaide) are going to finish yet.

True - if ball movement and game plan doesnt improve and players dont start to play with confidence and instinct I seriously dont think much will change whether we win today or not.

 

[Jeffy38!]

It's been 3 games

When was the last win?

 

[Arr0w]

When was the last win?

I really don't care

 

[DollarsandSense]

I’m really nervous about today. Gut feel says we win, pessimist in me says we aren’t ready just yet and will have a honourable loss, to which I’m sick of.
Harry to have a blinder today, Crippa will destroy someone and we’ll really see what this Walsh kid is all about.
Go Blues!!!

 

[SkyhorseTamer]

True - if ball movement and game plan doesnt improve and players dont start to play with confidence and instinct I seriously dont think much will change whether we win today or not.

Fair enough concerns but let's keep the extrapolating until we've seen a few more games. Footy is too volatile for basic fitting of straight lines to apparent data trends.

 

[Nut_Sacks]

We lose this game today and it means we really haven’t progressed at all in the last few years.


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[BlueView]

I think we’re a good match up for the GCS, agree Harry could have a day out but they will still need to lower their eyes for the better option.

It’s ok to bomb it to Harry but when that’s all your doing it becomes predictable and easy to defend

 

[Jeffy38!]

I really don't care

Then why reply to my post?? Seriously a win is what we need, all of us.

 

[Arr0w]

Then why reply to my post?? Seriously a win is what we need, all of us.

No doubt it would be great, short term, I am more interested what we do now, for the long term

 

[Coona Blues]

6 hours, how to kill time..

New baby (congrats) I would suggest bank some sleep.

 

[Colonel_Klink]

I'm very pessimistic about this game and only think we win by 43 points.

 

[Accidental genius]

We lose this game today and it means we really haven’t progressed at all in the last few years.


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Don’t think you can conclude that...we have already improved significantly

 

[Metalcrusher]

When was the last win?

You really value add you do …...

 

[JoeyPBLUES]

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Boy has become a man, look at his effing legs!!! Can't wait for our other young talent to hit 50 games (few years of development)
So easy to forget these are boys and need some time.


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I haven’t seen trunks like that since Gary Ablett snr

 

[JustaBattler]

the local bakery ran out of croissants this morning and I am now missing out on some entitlement - I blame Carlton!!!

 

[Metalcrusher]

the local bakery ran out of croissants this morning and I am now missing out on some entitlement - I blame Carlton!!!

Sack the Barker … errr Baker ....

 

[Aphrodite]

I'm very pessimistic about this game and only think we win by 43 points.