Match Preview and Team Selection - Round 9

[beelzebub 23,388]

between you and me I could honestly say

That things can only get better

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

Percentage.

[Dee Zephyr 19,269]

6 minutes ago, Gorgoroth said:

Yeah all over Sen etc that the other Curnow is now out. 

....and the bookies have caught on too. We’re into as little as $1.13 with the line blowing out to -40.5.

[Drunkn167 5,093]

Charlie Curnow ruled out with quad soreness

http://afl.com.au/news/2018-05-19/blue-blow-curnow-injured-as-drama-continues

Edited May 19, 2018 by Drunkn167

[brendan 3,439]

Lose this game and we will see the biggest melt in demonland history 

[beelzebub 23,388]

32 minutes ago, Whispering_Jack said:

The lawyers wouldn’t agree with you that the fees were wasted.

And so, I advise. That will cost 1,000 Guineas for my time, thank you.

@sueOffer him dim sims only

[sue 9,151]

12 minutes ago, beelzebub said:

@sueOffer him dim sims only

I was going to ask the exchange rate between guineas and dubloons actually.

[Redleg 41,758]

11 hours ago, titan_uranus said:

Many are expecting TMac to relief ruck. 

But Carlton’s relief ruck is McKay. 3 hit outs last week (McKernan, a perennial spud, got 8).

So why can’t Smith relief ruck? He’s done it before. And it keeps the forward set up the same as the last three weeks, with Smith playing Weid’s role. 

As for Tyson being dropped, a good call both for structure and to tell Tyson to work on his disposals. 

Given the importance of a fit Tom and coming back from injury, it is fair to assume Smith has been brought in for the Weid role. 3rd key tall and relief ruck. He actually has a bit more skill around the contest too.

[dl4e 5,851]

34 minutes ago, brendan said:

Lose this game and we will see the biggest melt in demonland history 

The old MFCSS is telling me your right. 

[Wiseblood 24,637]

2 minutes ago, dl4e said:

The old MFCSS unreasonable negativity is telling me you're right. 

EFA.

[dl4e 5,851]

20 minutes ago, Wiseblood said:

EFA.

Firstly what does EFA stand for ?

Secondly. MFCSS and unreasonable negativity  you may well be right but after 50 years I don't know about the "un"

[What 18,810]

Both Curnows out.

Karma for violently attacking those poor umpires.

[Red and Bluebeard 2,101]

1 hour ago, beelzebub said:

@sueOffer him dim sims only

What is the exchange rate between dim sims and banana fritters, BB? ?

[McQueen 17,867]

1 hour ago, Clint Bizkit said:

Percentage.

Indeed.

Another 10+ goal win will put us at the pointy end.

[chook fowler 19,675]

2 hours ago, Demonland said:

Sauce?

Worcestershire 

[Deemania since 56 6,738]

2 hours ago, SFebey said:

Niiiiiccceeeee

How sad for Carlscum ... it would almost break your heart. He'd heard that Viney was after him, obviously.

[Bay Riffin 1,483]

7 minutes ago, Deemania since 56 said:

How sad for Carlscum ... it would almost break your heart. He'd heard that Viney was after him, obviously.

Just put a heavy tag on Simpson. If he doesn’t get to run free and set them up from the backline, they will find our forward press very hard to negotiate. 

Edited May 19, 2018 by Bay Riffin

[beelzebub 23,388]

26 minutes ago, Red and Bluebeard said:

What is the exchange rate between dim sims and banana fritters, BB? ?

Not sure....never bartered one for the other.... Just eaten.

[PaulRB 6,425]

4 x 4 goal better quarters should be the aim. 

Liked what Jack said about every goal against “hurts” and every goal kicked “ is celebrated” after last years near miss of finals (2 goals).

love to see us belt them.

[Demonland 73,266]

Always thought tribunals were dangerous.

 

[sisso 2,580]

Hard to see how Carlton are going to kick a score especially now, this is a team that haven’t kicked 100 points in 2 years. We’ve done it 5 times this season alone.

[daisycutter 29,799]

12 minutes ago, Demonland said:

Always thought tribunals were dangerous.

 

quid pro quad?

Edited May 19, 2018 by daisycutter

[Undeeterred 3,127]

15 hours ago, ProDee said:

Basically identical.  

I expect a comfortable victory.  I'm also expecting to hear on the replay "this young Carlton team" with no mention of Melbourne's makeup.

Average Attributes
	Carlton	Attribute	Melbourne
	187.0cm	Height	187.4cm
	84.9kg	Weight	88.7kg
	24yr 11mth	Age	24yr 10mth
	87.7	Games	87.9
Total Players By Games
	Carlton	Games	Melbourne
	9	Less than 50	9
	7	50 to 99	6
	2	100 to 149	4
	4	150 or more	3

Interesting that despite having the same average height, age and experience, we are on average 4kgs heavier.... Got some much more solid bodies which will bode well inside.

[worldwideweb_demon 90]

Danger game that a typical cocky Melbourne outfit will fall. I hope not but going to put $10 on the blues :)

[In Harmes Way 7,826]

Loved Titus in the R9 preview:

”Nail this one, and they are on their way to playing finals. I checked, and there is nothing legally stopping them from participating in finals, it just feels like that.”